It is Harvey Ledger at the door. I know Jas said it would be, but why would I believe her? It’s completely outlandish. Harvey has never been to my house before. He doesn’t know where I live. And yet… here he is. Standing in my doorway. Harvey is popular, cool and has been in aContinue reading “The Big Ask – Simon James Green”
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The Girl Who Couldn’t Lie – Radhika Sanghani
“Oh, your parents arguing isn’t a bad thing!” Ba would say. “It might help them finally get that divorce!” But Priya now knew that her younger self had been wrong in thinking her parents might ever divorce. That was never going to happen because her parents’ worst nightmare was not being stuck in an unhappyContinue reading “The Girl Who Couldn’t Lie – Radhika Sanghani”
The Fights That Make Us – Sarah Hagger-Holt
Having recently come out as non-binary, Jesse is struggling to find their place at school… until they discover something about a deceased family member. Now Jesse has the chance to learn about the past and what 2nd cousin Lisa went through as Clause 28 was going through Parliament. Sarah’s books are always an essential readContinue reading “The Fights That Make Us – Sarah Hagger-Holt”
Different For Boys – Patrick Ness
Teenager Ant Stephenson has a lot of questions around friendship, masculinity and sex so he’s determined to navigate school and friendships as he finds the answers. Following his friendships with three different boys – Charlie, Freddie and Jack – Ant definitely has a lot to balance and keep secret… You know with a Patrick NessContinue reading “Different For Boys – Patrick Ness”
Play – Luke Palmer
Four teenage boys are eager to get through secondary school by playing games and scoring points against each other. While creative Matt is working out who he is, Luc pushes his body to the limit and no-one quite knows what’s going on with Johnny. As for Mark, he finds himself doing some jobs for hisContinue reading “Play – Luke Palmer”
Just Like Everyone Else – Sarah Hagger-Holt
I don’t stick around long enough to see Mum raise her eyebrows at Dad, or Dad smile back at her. But I know they will. “Oi, what about that cuppa?” shouts Dad after me. But I hear him opening the cupboard where the mugs are, so I know he’s finishing making it himself. But I’mContinue reading “Just Like Everyone Else – Sarah Hagger-Holt”
Glitter Boy – Ian Eagleton
Welcome to the final day of the Glitter Boy blog tour and what amazing reviews you’ve seen so far for this powerful story. Read on to see what I thought: When I get home from Nan’s, Dad is in the kitchen and there’s an acrid burning smell in the house. He’s wearing an apron andContinue reading “Glitter Boy – Ian Eagleton”
Key Player – Kelly Yang
It was too late. Mr Antwell didn’t turn around, and as the lunch bell rang, I dragged my toothpick legs off the field. Lupe tried to cheer me up with a handful of Jolly Ranchers on the way back to class, but the sadness still pulled in my chest. I wished my legs worked asContinue reading “Key Player – Kelly Yang”
The Secret Sunshine Project – Benjamin Dean
Last year, Bea and her family had the most magical time at London Pride. Now, grief envelopes the family after a tragic loss and a summer holiday in the countryside to see Gran means missing this year’s Pride. Determined to make things better for big sister Riley, Bea and some new friends decide to bringContinue reading “The Secret Sunshine Project – Benjamin Dean”
Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow – Benjamin Dean
‘You’re probably wondering what I’m talking about and, to be honest, I’m not sure if I’m even telling this story very well. So I think I’d better go back to the point where this all started, because that seems like the place to begin a story.’ Me, My Dad and the End of the RainbowContinue reading “Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow – Benjamin Dean”
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