73 pages • 2 hours read
Andy MulliganTrash
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2010A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Published in 2010, Andy Mulligan’s dystopian young adult novel Trash examines themes of poverty, homelessness, corruption, and friendship. Set in the near future in an unnamed country, it follows the adventures of three boys who take turns narrating the story: Raphael, Gardo, and Jun-Jun (known as Rat throughout most of the book). The boys discover a bag in the trash that leads them on a dangerous journey involving police corruption and a hidden fortune.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Andy Mulligan's novel Trash is lauded for its gripping, fast-paced narrative and evocative depiction of poverty and social injustice. Readers appreciate its compelling characters and suspenseful plot. However, some critique the story's predictability and simplistic portrayal of complex issues. Overall, Trash is praised for its emotional impact and powerful storytelling.
Who Should Read Trash?
Fans of dystopian adventures with a strong social justice theme, similar to The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, will appreciate Trash by Andy Mulligan. Ideal for readers who enjoy fast-paced, gripping narratives about marginalized youth overcoming corruption and adversity.
RecommendedReading Age
12-16yearsLexile Level
850L