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Mind the Gap

By Phil Earle
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Mind the Gap by Phil Earle is a compelling Young Adult novel that delves into themes of friendship and grief. The story follows a teenager named Mikey, who struggles to come to terms with the death of his best friend. As Mikey navigates the complexities of loss, he embarks on a poignant journey to find purpose and healing, ultimately discovering unexpected support and new connections.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories that delve into the challenges of growing up, especially those exploring friendship, grief, and resilience. It's perfect for readers who enjoy emotionally impactful narratives set against the backdrop of real-life events, capturing the spirit and struggles of young adults.

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Mind the Gap

A powerful drama of love, loss, family and friendship from a superstar of children's and YA fiction, inspired by a tremendously moving true story.

From award-winning and bestselling author Phil Earle (Dyslexia-friendly)

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A powerful drama exploring love, loss, family, and friendship from a superstar of UK children’s and YA fiction, inspired by a tremendously moving true story.

When Mikey's dad died, something in Mikey died too. He loved his old man and he never stopped dreaming that one day his dad would land the role of a lifetime, prove them all wrong, and rock back up to the estate in the flashiest car anyone had ever seen. Now there's just numbness, and not caring, and really, really stupid decisions. He says the worst of it is that he can't even remember his dad's voice any more. Eventually, Mikey's best mate can't bear it any more, and so he sets out to give Mikey the memories – and his dad's voice – back.

Mind the Gap is particularly suitable for readers aged 13+ with a reading age of 9.

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Mind the Gap by Phil Earle is celebrated for its intense portrayal of male friendship, combining emotional depth with warmth and loyalty. Critics have compared it to a young adult version of Trainspotting, noting its power and lasting impact. The book is praised for its realistic setting and dialogue, and its balance of humour and emotional depth, making it a memorable and compelling read.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781125892

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 80

Collections

Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Phil Earle Young Adult

About the Author

PHIL EARLE was born and raised in Hull and kick-started his love of books with a job as a children's bookseller. Phil now works in children's publishing and is the award-winning author of several books for young readers including Get Me Out of Here, a recent collaboration with Andy McNab, and the young adult novels Being Billy, and Mind the Gap. Phil's When the Sky Falls was Waterstones Children's Book of the Month for June 2021.

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