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Sofa Surfer
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by heartwarming and powerful stories that explore themes of friendship, empathy, and social awareness. It is likely to appeal to readers who are drawn to narratives about adolescence, homelessness, and the struggle to find one's place in the world, offering both emotional depth and moments of humour.
Sofa Surfer
When going home isn't an option. A YA novel about what it means to be homeless.
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, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Prize 2019, longlisted for the Branford Boase Award 2019 and selected for World Book Night.
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'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.
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Sofa Surfer by Malcolm Duffy is praised for its truthful and compelling portrayal of homelessness, combining serious themes with entertaining storytelling. Critics commend Duffy's empathetic and insightful writing, which avoids negative stereotypes while highlighting the rise of homelessness. The novel is celebrated for its heart, wisdom, and the portrayal of true friendship, making it highly recommended for readers and educational discussions.
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ISBN: 9781786697684
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 January 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Zephyr
Audience: Children, Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 240g
Pages: 336
About the Author
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.
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