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‘. . . offerings are every bit as complex and challenging as anything aimed at the grown-ups . . .’ - The Daily Telegraph ‘. . . a tender, moving, unexpected and intelligent take on family life, sibling relationships, mid-life angst and, above all, first love and first sex . . .’ - Observer ‘To go from fantasy writing – he is best known for his Wind on Fire trilogy – to teen fiction is tantamount to dating outside your species. But for something that is outside the laws of nature, Nicholson has done a fine job.’ - The Sunday Telegraph ‘Rich and Mad is about an affair that is emotionally momentous, if physically awkward. It is romantic, with a dose of reality for young adults who might be overtaken by spring fever.” - The Sunday Times ‘Nicholson excels in his portrayal of these teenagers’ fears, hopes, desires, friendships and enmities.’ - Marcus Sedgewick, Guardian ‘Rich and Mad is not only a page turner, it is a responsible, sensitive and intelligent exploration of adolescent sexuality and angst. And as such it is something of a triumph.’ (TES, July 2010) ‘ . . . a real page-turner . . . The author understands how young people struggle with adult issues, and this book provides them with food for thought, as well as being very well-written.’ (The Bookseller, Children’s Choice, Jan 2010 £6.99 Paperback Size in mm: 198mm x 129mm Pages: 432 Publication date 05/04/2010