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Sofa Surfer Malcolm Duffy

Sofa Surfer By Malcolm Duffy

Sofa Surfer by Malcolm Duffy


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Summary

When going home isn't an option. A YA novel about what it means to be homeless.

Sofa Surfer Summary

Sofa Surfer by Malcolm Duffy

'A story with great heart, and wisdom, which shows the healing power of true friendship' Ele Fountain, author of Boy 87.

Written with humour and heart, Sofa Surfer looks at what it means to be homeless.

Malcolm Duffy's debut novel Me Mam. Me Dad. Me., about domestic violence, won the YA category of the Sheffield Children's Book Award 2019, the Redbridge Children's Book Award 2019, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Prize 2019 and selected for World Book Night.

15-year-old Tyler's teenage angst turns to outright rebellion when his family leave London for a new life in Yorkshire. He's angry with his parents about the upheaval and furious at losing his home. With only the dog to confide in, Tyler has no idea that a chance meeting with a skinny girl called Spider will lead him into a world he never even knew existed. Spider is sofa surfing and Tyler finds himself spinning a tangled web of lies in his efforts to help her escape her world of fear and insecurity.

Sofa Surfer shows how empathy and action can help those without a home to go to. As with his widely praised debut Me Mam. Me Dad. Me., Malcolm Duffy finds humour and heart even in dire situations. Relevant, warm and rewarding Sofa Surfer is about what happens when going home isn't an option.

Sofa Surfer Reviews

'This story about homelessness is truthful and compelling, and Duffy has a talent for imparting serious ideas entertainingly' Book of the Week, Sunday Times.
'A crusading novel on a topic that sadly looks to be timeless' Financial Times.
'Duffy confirms the promise of his debut Me Mam. Me Dad. Me. in a pertinent and empathetic novel' The Bookseller.
'A story with great heart, and wisdom, which shows the healing power of true friendship' Ele Fountain, author of Boy 87.
'This is a book which sadly is all too pertinent to the lives of young people today and in the foreseeable political future. A crusading novel that more than lives up to the promise of that powerful debut. Highly recommended' Joy Court, LoveReading.
'A glorious, soaring voice telling an important story. Made me guts feel funny, like I was on a rollercoaster' Joanna Nadin, author of Joe All Alone.
'This powerful and insightful story highlights the rise of homelessness while never losing humour or heart. It's about family, belonging and the importance of kindness and understanding. Great for book clubs and topical discussion in class' South Wales Evening Post.

About Malcolm Duffy

Malcolm Duffy is a Geordie born and bred. His debut novel, Me Mam. Me Dad. Me., inspired by his time at Comic Relief visiting projects that support women and children who have suffered as a result of domestic abuse, was published by Zephyr in 2017. It has so far won the YA category of the Sheffield Children's Book Award 2019, the Redbridge Children's Book Award 2019 and was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Prize 2019, the Bristol Teen Book Award 2019 and a host of other prizes.

Additional information

GOR011114131
9781786697677
178669767X
Sofa Surfer by Malcolm Duffy
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Head of Zeus
2020-02-06
320
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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