The Den

"Gritty, bold and brilliant" – Jonathan Stroud

"A thrilling, deeply moving and tense story, that grips by the throat and refuses to let go. Keith Gray has captured the joy, vulnerability and rawness of being a teenager … Each line is written with searing and piercing clarity … It is a book that stays in your mind and heart long after you close the final page." – Varsha Shah

"One page from Keith and I'm fifteen again, remembering the tensions, the friendships, the endless summer holidays. He's a masterful storyteller: one of the finest we have and that's why I savour every word he writes." – Phil Earle

"Yet again Keith Gray reminds us what a great storyteller he is. A pacy, exciting tale that will have you greedily turning each page." – Brian Conaghan

"Quietly powerful and deceptively simple, The Den is a gripping story from a master of teenage voice. Keith Gray writes about the rawness of friendship and family life with real wit and heart." – Lesley Parr

"A gripping read from a masterful storyteller." – Scottish BookTrust Book Discovery Guide

"A well-paced and accessible story that offers a mysterious adventure as well as an emotional exploration of family and friendship" – The School Librarian

"This is a high-concept book with complex emotions, exploring complicated situations and relationships but using uncomplicated language and short sentences … all readers will enjoy this pared-down masterpiece with every word perfect. This could be the book to hook a teenage boy who doesn’t think he likes reading." – BookTrust