The Bones of Me

A gripping tale of resilience and family bonds

Kel Duckhouse author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Flying Eye Books

Published:6th Oct '22

Should be back in stock very soon

The Bones of Me cover

In The Bones of Me, a teenager fights to prove her brother's innocence amidst the challenges of amateur boxing and family secrets in East London.

Set against the gritty backdrop of East London, The Bones of Me follows the journey of 15-year-old Molly, a girl with aspirations of becoming a boxer like her older brother, Denny. Living on a council estate, she faces the typical struggles of adolescence, compounded by the pressures of her surroundings. Yet, her determination shines through as she dreams of stepping into the ring and proving her worth. When Denny agrees to train her, it feels like a dream come true, igniting a fire within her to pursue her passion.

However, everything takes a dark turn one fateful night when an assault occurs outside their local boxing club. Denny mysteriously disappears, and suddenly, he becomes the prime suspect in a crime that casts a shadow over their lives. Molly is thrust into a world of uncertainty and fear as she races against time to uncover the truth behind her brother’s disappearance. In her quest for justice, she must navigate the complexities of her family’s past and confront secrets that threaten to unravel everything she holds dear.

Through a blend of dynamic verse and prose, The Bones of Me explores themes of loyalty, resilience, and the bonds of family. As Molly dives deeper into the underbelly of East London, she learns that the fight for truth is as challenging as any boxing match, and that the strength of her spirit may be her greatest weapon yet.

A thriller, a tale of resistance and is told in verse and prose (.) fresh and original -- Maisie Chan, author of Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths
Brave and bold, a proper right hook to the senses. * Phil Earle, author of When the Sky Falls *
I raced through this (.) you're all in for a treat with this fabulous verse/ prose novel. -- Manjeet Man, author of Run, Rebel

ISBN: 9781914343032

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Weight: unknown

216 pages