The True Tale of the Monster Billy Dean

Oct 10, 2024 5:32 AM

Author:David Almond

I wos a secrit shy and tungtied emptyheded thing.

I wos tort to read and rite and spell by my tenda littl muther & by Mr McCaufrey the butcha & by Missus Malone and her gosts.

So I am not cleva, so please forgiv my folts and my mistayks.

I am the won that glares into your harts & that prowls insyde yor deepist dremes.

Wonce I was The Anjel Childe. Now I am The Monster.

Just read and lissen and take note. Let the words enter yor blud & boans.

I am Billy Dean. This is the truth. This is my tale.

Reviews

Truly original

—— Philip Pullman , Guardian

A master storyteller

—— Independent

. . . gripping, beautiful and brilliantly written . . . Everyone is raving about this unforgettable book'

—— The Sunday Times

If your nine year old has not yet discovered the world of Anthony McGowan, then now might be the time

—— Rachel Carlyle , Sunday Express

Einstein's Underpants is zany, irreverent and downright absurd - children will love it

—— Independant on Sunday

Hats off to Malorie Blackman . . . Sheer poetry

—— Oxford Times

A poignant, gritty read, John Lucas's debut novel captures the brutal experience of gang culture among vulnerable city teenagers, exposing not only their heinous deeds, but a society that allows children to feel unloved and excluded.

—— Yorkshire Post

The Blake Street Boyz gang means everything to 15-year-old Jay and his friends, spending dinner times and evenings defending their turf, but his life takes a not-altogether-unexpected turn when he has to prove himself to leader Shads.

—— Hull Daily Mail

A poignant gritty read, John Lucas' debut novel captures the brutal experience of gang culture among vulnerable city tenagers.

—— Wales on Sunday

An exceptionally powerful debut novel; John Lucas is a writer to watch.

—— Books for Keeps

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