Danny Boy

Name: Danny Boy
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SKU: 9780008518615
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By Barry Walsh

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Danny Boy by Barry Walsh delves into the complexities of family dynamics against the backdrop of 1960s Glasgow. The story follows a young boy named Danny, whose world is turned upside down after a series of personal and family challenges. Navigating themes of love, loss, and resilience, the book captures Danny's journey through a rapidly changing world with poignant authenticity.
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You might enjoy this touching tale of family secrets and personal discovery if you're drawn to stories set in post-war England that explore themes of identity, belonging, and the intricate dynamics between a young boy and his family. With a blend of nostalgia and emotion, it offers a compelling glimpse into the past and the power of forgiveness and reconciliation.

Danny Boy is 'gloriously nostalgic' My Weekly Books of 2023 choice'A terrific, edge-of-the-seat story ... whose ending had me in the right kind of tears' Maggie Gee'As evocative as Graham Green's iconic Brighton Rock ***** Amazon reviewer

the perfect nostalgic coming-of-age fiction read of 2023

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Danny Boy is ‘gloriously nostalgic’ My Weekly Books of 2023 choice

‘A terrific, edge-of-the-seat story … whose ending had me in the right kind of tears’ Maggie Gee

‘As evocative as Graham Green's iconic Brighton Rock’ * Amazon reviewer

‘Fantastic storytelling’ * Amazon reviewer

‘Gripping story – engaging, entertaining and moving. A terrific read’ * Amazon reviewer

Danny Byrne has grown up on a sprawling council estate in Pimlico. He knows every stone of it, and until now, his life has followed the same pattern as all his friends.

Danny is heading for A-levels and then university. Dodds is following his dad into the family butcher’s business, Crockett will sail on opportunity’s wings as it comes his way, and Nobby is flirting with drugs, and disaster.

As the long summer unfolds, the boys focus on girls, trade banter and test their friendships to the limit. When things take a darker turn, Danny must wrestle with his conscience and is pushed to breaking point. Can Danny find love and work out what is important to become the kind of man he wants to be?

Praise for Barry Walsh:

‘Perfectly evokes the era’ Daily Mail

‘Refreshing… a nostalgic and heartfelt novel’ Pen and Paper Blog

‘A beautifully written tale… poignant’ Andrew Blackman, author of A Virtual Love

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008518615

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 170g

Pages: 384

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Barry Walsh Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

Barry Walsh grew up in the heart of the ‘Great Metrollops’ during the 60s and thought belatedly that there might be a story in it. The result is The Pimlico Kid, a story of ‘first love’. He is now writing his second novel. When not writing, Barry enjoys cycling, watching Arsenal, holidays in France, listening to Neil Young and gazing at Audrey Hepburn’s face. He is a trustee of the world’s oldest youth club – St Andrew’s – and believes that London might just be the centre of the universe. He is married with two daughters.