What happens when you mix teenage boys, a fight club and ethnic rivalries? You get war. Romeo Makhlouf knows the rules. Stick with your own kind. Don't dob on your mates or even on your enemies. Respect the family. But even unwritten rules are made for breaking. Fight clubs, first loves and family ties are pushed to the limit in Helen Chebatte's explosive debut novel.
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What happens when you mix teenage boys, a fight club and ethnic rivalries? You get war. Romeo Makhlouf knows the rules. Stick with your own kind. Don't dob on your mates or even on your enemies. Respect the family. But even unwritten rules are made for breaking... Fight clubs, first loves and family ties are pushed to the limit in Helen Chebatte's explosive novel for young adults. "This is Boys ‘R’ Us meets Hate is Such a Strong Word in all the best ways." –Lost In A Good Book "A razor-sharp debut that cuts through contemporary social issues with warmth and humour." –Books+Publishing "Part of the success of Bro is Chebatte’s clever recreation of teenage life. She captures their talk, their attitudes, their experiences." –CBCA Reading Time "An emotional read [that] tackles important issues in a really accessible way." –Aussie Reviews "A modern-day version of The Outsiders." –MumLyfe Bro is perfect for: Fans of The Outsiders, The Sidekicks by Will Kostakis and Friday Brown by Vikki Wakefield. Upper middle-grade and young adult readers seeking gritty contemporary fiction focused on young men Book clubs wanting a meaty YA novel filled with moral dilemmas and complex social dynamics Educators and parents wanting age-appropriate but clear-eyed YA novels about contemporary issues
