The Last Days of Archie Maxwell

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By Annabel Pitcher

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The Last Days of Archie Maxwell by Annabel Pitcher is a compelling young adult read about navigating life’s challenges. The story follows Archie, a teenager grappling with family secrets and the strain of holding his world together. With empathy and insight, it explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and the search for identity amidst tumultuous circumstances.
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This engaging young adult novel may appeal to you if you're interested in stories that explore themes of family, friendship, and personal struggle. With a focus on emotional depth and character development, it beautifully captures the complexity of adolescence and the challenges of navigating life during difficult times.

Full of love, humour and heartbreak, this beautifully crafted YA novella from the multi-award-winning author of Ketchup Clouds and My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece is a compassionate and distinctive tale of modern family life and its issues.

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Hard-hitting and achingly real, this carefully crafted YA novel from the multi-award-winning author of My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece is a moving tale of mental health, sexuality, and modern family life.

Dads leave home all the time. It's not that unusual, really. Leon's dad walked out. So did Mo's. But Archie's? Well, that's a different story – a story that Archie must keep secret at all cost. Archie knows he should accept Dad for who he is, so he hides his turmoil until he can stand it no longer.

With nowhere else to turn, he finds himself at the railway track. The track has been calling to him, promising escape, release. The only problem is, it's been calling to someone else too…

Please note that this book contains mature content (with themes of homophobia, bullying, and suicide) and language that some may find offensive.

Particularly suitable for readers aged 13+ with a reading age of 9.

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The Last Days of Archie Maxwell is praised for its thrilling and thought-provoking narrative that avoids patronising readers. It's described as a dark, unsettling yet authentically told story, reflecting love, humour, and heartbreak. Annabel Pitcher provides insightful portrayal of the protagonist's emotions, engaging readers with the complexity of Archie's struggles. The book receives high commendation for its brilliance and depth.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781127285

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 152

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Annabel Pitcher Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dyslexia-Friendly Books Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

Annabel Pitcher's first novel, My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece, quickly became a bestseller and has been translated into over twenty languages. It was shortlisted for numerous awards including the Red House Children's Book Award and the Carnegie Medal, and won the prestigious Branford Boase Award. Annabel lives in Yorkshire.

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