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Charlie Matthews's love story begins in a pebble-dashed house in suburban Bolton, at a time when most little boys want to grow up to be Michael Jackson, and girls want to be Princess Diana. Remembering the Green Cross Code and getting out of football are the most important things in his life, until... On his ninth birthday, Auntie Jan gives him a gift that will last a lifetime: a seven-inch single called 'Lucky Star'. He discovers Madonna - and falls in love. Casting the pop icon in the role of his spirit guide, Charlie draws on Madonna's audacity and ambition to help him find the courage to overcome his own obstacles and become a success in life. His obsession sees him through some tough times, but in order to be truly happy, he'll need to find his own inner strength...

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The hardback received glowing reviews across the board from the Sunday Times, Mail On Sunday, Attitude, Heat and many more. Madonna will be in the UK throughout spring and summer playing live to promote her upcoming album The author is in talks with Madonna's own production company regarding a film option. Widespread support from celebrities and authors (including David Walliams, Mark Gatiss and S. J. Watson). Matt Cain is the former culture editor of Channel 4. He's well connected, particularly with gay celebrities and allies and will be appearing across print and TV around publication. Matt will be available for events and signings around publication and will appear at all the major summer music and literature festivals. For fans of Billy Elliot, Beautiful Thing and Maggie and Me.

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    A Paperback / softback by Matt Cain

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      Publisher: Unbound
      Publication Date: 16/05/2019
      ISBN13: 9781783528004, 978-1783528004
      ISBN10: 1783528001
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Charlie Matthews's love story begins in a pebble-dashed house in suburban Bolton, at a time when most little boys want to grow up to be Michael Jackson, and girls want to be Princess Diana. Remembering the Green Cross Code and getting out of football are the most important things in his life, until... On his ninth birthday, Auntie Jan gives him a gift that will last a lifetime: a seven-inch single called 'Lucky Star'. He discovers Madonna - and falls in love. Casting the pop icon in the role of his spirit guide, Charlie draws on Madonna's audacity and ambition to help him find the courage to overcome his own obstacles and become a success in life. His obsession sees him through some tough times, but in order to be truly happy, he'll need to find his own inner strength...

      Trade Review
      The hardback received glowing reviews across the board from the Sunday Times, Mail On Sunday, Attitude, Heat and many more. Madonna will be in the UK throughout spring and summer playing live to promote her upcoming album The author is in talks with Madonna's own production company regarding a film option. Widespread support from celebrities and authors (including David Walliams, Mark Gatiss and S. J. Watson). Matt Cain is the former culture editor of Channel 4. He's well connected, particularly with gay celebrities and allies and will be appearing across print and TV around publication. Matt will be available for events and signings around publication and will appear at all the major summer music and literature festivals. For fans of Billy Elliot, Beautiful Thing and Maggie and Me.

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