The Bones of Me

Name: The Bones of Me
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SKU: 9781914343032
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By Kel Duckhouse

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In The Bones of Me by Kel Duckhouse, a young boy navigates the challenges of growing up in a rough neighbourhood, juxtaposing his passion for boxing with the turbulent family dynamics around him. The story delves into themes of resilience, identity, and the struggle to find one's own path amidst adversity, painting a vivid picture of childhood and survival in a gritty urban landscape.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to coming-of-age stories that explore themes of family, identity, and resilience. The compelling narrative weaves together the protagonist's struggle with life's challenges and the quest for self-discovery, offering an emotional and thought-provoking experience. Perfect for those who appreciate deep character development and engaging storytelling.

Told in dynamic verse and prose, The Bones of Us is a thrilling debut novel about friends, family amid the world of amateur boxing set in East London.

Told in dynamic verse and prose, The Bones of Me is a thrilling debut novel about friends and family amid the world of amateur boxing.

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The Bones of Me is a thrilling debut novel told in dynamic verse and prose, set in the vibrant yet challenging world of East London's amateur boxing scene. The story explores themes of friendship and family through the eyes of its protagonist, Molly.

Living on an East London council estate presents its own set of worries, and life for teenager Molly has not always been easy. However, she harbours a dream—aspiring to be a boxer just like her older brother, Denny. When Denny agrees to help train her, Molly couldn't be more excited.

Then everything changes. Denny goes missing, and the police are on the lookout for him. Her parents, swamped with work to keep bailiffs at bay, find themselves without the bandwidth to be concerned about Denny's whereabouts. Despite this turmoil, Molly continues her training in secret alongside her friend Kwaku. Together, they embark on a mission to find Denny and uncover the truth behind his disappearance.

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The Bones of Me is described as an intense and impactful novel, praised for its unyielding and bold storytelling. It is both gripping and heartfelt, marked by an exceptional debut that combines poetic finesse with a powerful narrative.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781914343032

Publisher: Flying Eye Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flying Eye Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 216

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Fiction General Fiction Kel Duckhouse Literary Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

Kel Duckhouse was born in Leytonstone, London. She currently lives with her three children in Wiltshire, where she works as an Author, Poet and Spoken Word Artist. Kel graduated with distinction from Bath Spa University, where she studied a Masters in Writing for Young People. Kel started her career as a poet and performer and loves works with musicians to put her poetry to music. The Bones of Me is her debut novel. When she’s not writing, she’s campaigning for social causes or dying her hair pink. Her dream is to buy a camper van and travel the UK and Europe writing.