I knew I was really into this when I missed my stop on the bus! It's about gold-star pupil, Max, and his MP dad, who have to deal with a hidden family secret surfacing. desperate search for identity is gripping, emotionally engaging, and genuinely unforgettable, as, indeed, is this accomplished first novel.Ī coming-of-age story worth seeking out from a young author widely tipped for great things is a natural storyteller.Ī warmly human coming-of-age story.
S J WATSON, author of Before I Go to SleepĪ gripping read.
Can the people around him - his girlfriend, his classmates, his ambitious parents - accept him for who he is? Or will Max's secret tear his world apart? Show Less Product Details Now something terrible has happened to him, the consequences of which have left him questioning his gender identity. But Max was born intersex - neither fully boy. A highly praised new author' WE LOVE THIS BOOK To the outside world, Max Walker is a golden boy: a loving son and brother, the perfect student, captain of the football team and every girl's dream boyfriend. Tarttelin is a natural storyteller' MATT HAIG 'Tarttelin broaches the topic of intersexuality bravely, describes the crimes committed against Max intensely, and evokes his ensuing emotions poignantly. MAX WALKER - BLUE-EYED BOY OR GIRL NEXT DOOR? 'Terrific. Watson) about a young boy coming to terms with being intersex. Abigail Tarttelin 'is a natural storyteller' (Matt Haig, METRO), and she has written 'a poignant, brave and important book' (S.J.
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