The Real Life of Studs McGuire — Wendy Robertson

Studs and his lifelong friend Tony have just left school and are up for adventure. Their strong friendship is tested when they go to the city and tangle up with dangerous people involved in drugs and Tony is badly injured. With Tony in a coma Studs teams up with a new friend, Nilva, to hunt down the lids responsible for his friend's condition, He thinks that if he finds them this will bring Tony out of his coma and restore their friendship.