A TIMES and INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE IRISH NOVEL PRIZE Soon to be a major BBC film starring Sir Lenny Henry, Malachi Kirby, Monica Dolan, Olivia Williams and Christopher Eccleston. The year is 1981: riots and royal weddings fill the news, The Dukes of Hazzard is on TV, and Curly Wurlys are in the shops. Trying to find his place in it all is nine-year-old Leon. He and his little brother Jake have gone to live with Maureen — they’ve lost one home, but have they found another? Maureen keeps them fed, has wild red hair, and mutters swearwords under her breath when she thinks they can’t hear. She says everything will be okay. But will they ever see their mother again? Who are the couple who come to visit Jake in secret? Between the street violence and the street parties, Leon is determined to find a way to bring his family back together. ‘Startlingly funny. Balances the gritty with the feel good’ Observer ‘Vivid and endearing — a very powerful book’ Emma Healey, bestselling author of Elizabeth is Missing ‘Authentic and beautiful, urgent and honest, this novel makes room in your heart’ Chris Cleave, bestselling author of The Other Hand SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA FIRST NOVEL AWARD & THE DESMOND ELLIOT PRIZE
ISBN 13: 9780241973387
Author: Kit de Waal
