Meat Market
The London Collection
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Meat Market
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Avita Jay
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Juno Dawson
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WINNER OF THE YA BOOK PRIZE 2020
Jana Novak's history sounds like a classic model cliché: tall and gangly, she's uncomfortable with her androgynous looks until she's unexpectedly scouted and catapulted to superstardom.
But the fashion industry is as grimy as it is glamorous. And there are unexpected predators at every turn.
Jana is an ordinary girl from a south London estate, lifted to unimaginable heights. But the further you rise, the more devastating your fall ...
Honest and raw, this is a timely exposé of the dark underbelly of the fashion industry in an era of #TimesUp and #MeToo. It might just be Juno Dawson's most important book yet.
'Juno Dawson slashes through the glamour of the fashion industry ... combining blockbuster appeal with piercing commentary on modelling, body image and consent' Observer©2019 Juno Dawson (P)2019 Hodder Children’s Books
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Juno Dawson covers topics applicable and of interest to Young Adult readers with honesty and realism. This latest looks at the experiences of a novice model, plucked from everyday life to be a superstar, and gives us the highs and lows of what the life behind the glamour would entail.
Jana Novak has never thought herself attractive - tall and unfeminine, she has a loving boyfriend but can't believe it when a scout approaches her at a funfair and tells her she has the perfect physical qualities to be a model, the Next Big Thing. Agreeing with her parents to give it a go, needing the money to improve her family's lives, she puts her sixth form studies on a back seat to enter the world of not-quite-diets, make-up and hair calls before sunrise and exhausting worldwide assignments.
Meeting other models along the way who show Jana the hidden side of this seductive world, Jana battles hard to remain down-to-earth and in touch with her boyfriend and those back home, while coping with the intense pressure, loneliness and temptations of her new life.
I admired the frankness in witnessing Jana's relationship with her boyfriend (some very real issues there that readers will appreciate seeing written about), as well as pitfalls and problems a young, vulnerable model is likely to have to face.
Jana tells us the story herself, making the Audible version a very upfront and immediate account, with her London accent and young voice, the audio version was hard to put down. Jana is recounting her experiences to someone, so we too are following the events of what she has recently experienced, wondering to whom she is explaining and why.
Jana is decent and sincere, though of course flawed and susceptible, and the plot builds slowly, gradually removing the layers of glitz and allure until the stark reality is left.
I was impressed with the creation of Jana's model world and hope it shows the raw reality of what so many 'aspire' to. There is some fairly graphic content, meaning this is best suited to readers aged 14 and above, and it is very likely to excite questions and discussion.
With thanks to Nudge Books for providing a sample Audible copy.
Warts-and-all look at the modelling industry
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A good binge read
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Great book I really enjoyed.
Loved this!
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very eye opening
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Kudos to the narrator, how she came up with all the voices and kept them true right to the end is a testament to her talent, she made this book come alive.
Another outstanding book from Juno Dawson
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Great And Poignant Book
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Unique
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