From the same wikipedia page "In the United States, both the novel and the film were called Tight Little Island, as a ban existed at the time on using the names of alcoholic drinks in titles." I also think the original title is much better and "Tight Little Island" sounds like a Disney film to me (probably part of their 'Disney Nights' series for the more discerning viewer)

His previous victory in proving ownership of the Try in Tripe (with the caveat that only when the word is spoken) has seemingly encouraged this attempt.

I'm surprised that no-one responded to this more Swiftly.

I would mod ths funny if I had the points (though I do hope it is a literary joke and not a comment in support of the GP's idea)

For that reason I would add 'A Scanner Darkly' by Philip k. Dick. Themes related to drugs and identity are very relevant to today's teenagers. The book is rooted in the present, so is recognisable and there is little moralising. It is being told by someone who lived through and survived drug abuse and the final dedication to friends that didn't survive is particularly moving.

I see what you are intending here, but it doesn't work. The original bit refers to high proces for bullets, with the assumption that a bullet can only be fired once. A knife can be used multiple times, so you might hate 5000 people and decide to use it on each of them - 1 pound each is probably a bargain.