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Steady For This

the laugh-out-loud and award-winning teen novel!
By Nathanael Lessore
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Steady For This by Nathanael Lessore explores the life of a teenage boy navigating the complexities of family, friendship, and growing up. As he faces choices that could alter his path, he learns about responsibility and self-discovery. The narrative captures the essence of adolescent challenges and the journey towards maturity.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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If you're interested in a young adult story filled with humour and relatable experiences, you might enjoy this book. It explores the ups and downs of teenage life with charismatic characters and engaging storytelling. Perfect for readers looking for an authentic and entertaining glimpse into adolescent challenges and aspirations.

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Meet MC Growls, wannabe rapper and star of the show in the laugh-out-loud teen novel of the year!

Meet MC Growls in this laugh-out-loud, Carnegie-shortlisted teen comedy with heart!

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MEET MC GROWLS, WANNABE RAPPER AND STAR OF THE SHOW IN THIS HILARIOUS AND HEARTWARMING TEEN DEBUT.

Yeah they call me Growls, I'm like a tiger on the prowl.
King of jungles so you better take a bow.
King of concrete so you better say it loud!

Shaun (aka MC Growls) is ready to drop his best bars and smash the competition at Raptology. That way, he's convinced Tanisha, his crush, will finally give him a chance.

But when a livestream practice goes epically wrong, Growls's dirty laundry is literally exposed. He's finally achieved his dreams of going viral - not in the good way.

Now Tanisha won't look at him, he's the joke of the school and there's no way he can show his face at the competition. Will he ever catch a break?

Then a new girl on the block appears who might be just the friend Growls needs. Especially when she points out that Raptology could be the answer to his problems after all...

STEP UP TO THE MIC! It's MC Growls and he's ready for this. He's steady for this. It's comeback season and they call him comeback king for a reason.

A hilarious debut from breakout star Nathanael Lessore, perfect for teen readers of Alex Wheatle and Jason Reynolds.

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Steady For This by Nathanael Lessore is praised for being raw, real, and intensely fun. The book is described as a laugh-out-loud debut that captures the awkwardness of teen life through hilarious and heartfelt moments. The protagonist, Growls, is celebrated for his uplifting perspective, bringing pure joy and laughter to readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471413223

Publisher: Hot Key Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hot Key Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 194g

Pages: 272

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Nathanael Lessore Young Adult

About the Author

Nathanael Lessore was born in Camberwell, South East London, as one of eight children to French and Madagascan parents. Although he has spent most of his life in Peckham, Nathanael has also lived in Paris, Strasbourg and Singapore. Nathanael became a marketing executive after graduating from the University of East London, believing at the time that a Creative Writing degree destined him for a career in marketing. Nathanael can run 100 metres in under 10 minutes and has trouble finding sunglasses that frame his face properly. STEADY FOR THIS is his debut and writing it gave him the opportunity to show his South East London childhood as the funny, warm, adventurous world that wasn't always represented as such.

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