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Book Synopsis'Exceptional young adult/crossover debut reminiscent of Mark Haddon or Harper Lee. Compelling, sharply observed.'Nicolette Jones, SUNDAY TIMES BOOKS OF THE WEEK. 'Hilarious.' Mugglenet. Nominated for The Carnegie. An outstanding debut-funny, brave and unpredictable. Lou observes her family breaking apart in sharp witty asides. A beautiful blend of humour, insight, compassion and a touch of darkness. The narrator's voice is strong, funny and original.
Trade Review'Exceptional young adult/crossover debut reminiscent of Mark Haddon or Harper Lee. Compelling, sharply observed.'Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times Book of the Week. -Hilarious, Mugglenet.-A warm ,witty and moving , Anna James, A Case for Books. -A compelling story with nuanced characters who leap off the page. Brilliantly observed. Julia Bell.- An observant, astute and intelligent writer. Critchley is a talent to watch. Sunny Singh. Long listed for the Branford Boase Award. Nominated for 2019 Carnegie.