This is a red-hot special: sharp, original, funny YA fiction exploring the secret life of 15 diverse young people working in a supermarket.

This is a smashing easy read for mid-teens: well written, funny and credible. More like a literary soap opera than a novel, ‘Shelf Life’ zooms in on the culturally diverse lives of teenagers working in a supermarket, exposing what the security cameras fail to see. While Corbet touches on issues such as arranged marriages, race and sexuality, the stories remain light-hearted and optimistic. With its humorous yet realistic take on the world of work, this is an ideal recommendation for teenagers before they go on work experience.

2008-01-01