Stoner And Spaz

Description

This is the hard-hitting story of Ben (nicknamed Spaz, as in spastic, because he has cerebral palsy) and Colleen (Stoner, the tough school drug-dealer). Spaz is a nerd but his wicked sense of humour deflects pity or ostracism. He lives with an over-protective grandmother and his deep loneliness frequently drives him to the decrepit Rialto Theatre to watch old movies. One night a drugged-up Stoner crashes into his life. He provides the niceness that she craves, while she brings an edge which motivates him to look for a life beyond his affliction. This unlikely relationship brings them unusual benefits and changes. A gritty, yet uplifting, teenage love story.

Reviews

"If only a few more people dared to portray disabled people this way we might bury some of the patronising attitudes towards disabled people..." Dan Batten, Scope Magazine. "I shall use it in training..." Margie Woodward, Scope's Disability Equality Officer.