In a nutshell: family and survival in a strange wartime landscape
From the author of The Stars at Oktober Bend, now shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, this is another powerful, tender and precisely written YA novel. 11 year old Skip is living on the streets under the protection of a war veteran, also homeless, Billy. When bombs start to fall, they first shelter in the library, together with another boy, six year old Max.
From there they flee to an abandoned funfair, meeting up with a teenage girl Tia and her baby. Despite the danger and destruction all around them, this strange little nuclear family finds reasons to be happy. Set in a haunting landscape, filled with strange, unforgettable characters and exploring themes such as the madness and futility of war, and the strength of human resilience, A Small Free Kiss in the Dark leaves readers with much to think about.
Brian Conaghan’s Costa winner The Bombs the Brought Us Together is also set in a war torn landscape and stars young people buoyed up by love and companionship. ~ Andrea Reece
Skip's an outsider. He's never fitted in. So he takes to the streets.
| Suitable For: |
Skip's an outsider. He's never fitted in.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed A Small Free Kiss in the Dark and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-18 years old
A Small Free Kiss in the Dark features in the following genres: Featured Books for 13+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for Young Adults
Paperback. £6.29, down from the £6.99 cover price. Print on Demand / Special Order.
A Small Free Kiss in the Dark was written by Glenda Millard and published by Old Barn Books
A Small Free Kiss in the Dark has 226 pages
£6.29, reduced from £6.99. Print on Demand / Special Order.