The Water Carrier: 2nd Edition

The Water Carrier is a gritty novel about 15 year old Alfie who has a troubled home life and is mercilessly bullied at school. But his world is about to change. Together with his friends Leroy and Ami, Alfie discovers the secret life of the school caretaker from Croatia, Bilic. Alfie persuades Leroy, Ami and Bilic to help him with his dream of becoming a star footballer and the novel charts the ups and downs of the journey towards Alfie’s goal, which involves the three of them combating violence, homophobia and racism. The book is an interesting read for adolescents, not only is it a gripping story but it also contains valuable lessons in positive thinking. Readers are also encouraged to be part of The Chronicles of Alfie Finch by getting involved in developing future storylines and plots via the website. Further support is also available online for readers who need more information on building their self-confidence and self-esteem. Who it’s aimed adolescents and young adults aged between 13 and 17 years. Why this book is societal change in the last 50 years has contributed greatly to child and adolescent stress. A recent study by The Princes Trust revealed that a significant number of young people are depressed or struggling to cope. More needs to be done to give adolescents the tools they need to deal with stress throughout their lives. In today’s world children are just as vulnerable as the rest of us to the pressures of life. Divorce, school pressure, parents struggling to cope with work/life balance and an over-active sensitivity to threats and risks all play a role in making children more susceptible to stress, anxiety and depression. The Rick Norris and his colleague Glyn Morris wrote the book mainly because they thought it was a cracking story. They also wanted to help adolescents and young adults find the secrets to living happier and more fulfilled lives.