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Boys Don't Cry

By Malorie Blackman
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Boys Don't Cry by Malorie Blackman is a gripping young adult novel that explores the unexpected challenges of teenage fatherhood. The story follows Dante, who is shocked to discover that he must suddenly take responsibility for his young daughter. As he navigates this new reality, he faces societal expectations and personal growth, all while uncovering the true nature of family support and love.
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Boys Don't Cry

In Boys Don't Cry, bestselling author Malorie Blackman explores the unchartered territory of teenage fatherhood.

You're waiting for the postman - he's bringing your A level results.

The utterly compelling new novel for teenagers from multi-award-winning author, Malorie Blackman.

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A hard-hitting teenage novel from the acclaimed author of the bestselling Noughts and Crosses sequence.

In Boys Don't Cry, bestselling author Malorie Blackman explores the unchartered territory of teenage fatherhood.

You're waiting for the postman—he's bringing your A level results. University, a career as a journalist—a glittering future lies ahead. But when the doorbell rings, it's your old girlfriend; and she's carrying a baby. Your baby.

You're happy to look after it, just for an hour or two. But then she doesn't come back—and your future suddenly looks very different.

Malorie's dramatic new novel will take you on a journey from tears to laughter and back again.

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Malorie Blackman's Boys Don't Cry is highly regarded for its emotional depth and strong characterisation. Reviews highlight its exploration of contemporary issues with balance and skill, recommending it as essential reading for secondary schools. The novel's insight into family dynamics, combined with engaging storytelling, receives praise for leaving a lasting impression.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780552548625

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 April 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corgi Childrens

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 226g

Pages: 320

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Malorie Blackman Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

MALORIE BLACKMAN has written over sixty books and is acknowledged as one of today's most imaginative and convincing writers for young readers. She has been awarded numerous prizes for her work, including the Red House Children's Book Award and the Fantastic Fiction Award. Malorie has also been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. In 2005 she was honoured with the Eleanor Farjeon Award in recognition of her contribution to children's books, and in 2008 she received an OBE for her services to children's literature. She has been described by The Times as 'a national treasure'. Malorie Blackman was the Children's Laureate 2013-15.

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