King of Nothing by Nathanael Lessore
A laugh-out-loud teen comedy with heart from the Yoto Carnegie-shortlisted author of STEADY FOR THIS!
Rib-achingly funny, poignant, thoughtful and sly, Lessore's second novel confirms him as a uniquely talented writer* Guardian *
King of Nothing confirms [Nathanael Lessore] as a major new name in writing for younger teenagers . . . It's testament to Lessore's lightness of touch and believable characters that despite delving into big topics such as toxic masculinity and grief, this is an immensely readable book that never feels too worthy. * The Observer *
This teen comedy really is very funny, while also being meaningful and heartwarming. * iPaper *
This compelling contemporary comedy explores themes of friendship and identity and offers relatable insights into peer pressure and personal growth. Highly recommended for KS3 and KS4. * The School Reading List *
This hilarious teen comedy with a male protagonist can rightly claim a laugh on every page. * The (Dundee) Courier *
This book is perfect for teens as it is both witty and real. It covers some tough dilemmas in a really engaging way. * Reading Zone *
Witty and wise, this is a triumph of a novel * LoveReading *
King of Nothing confirms [Nathanael Lessore] as a major new name in writing for younger teenagers . . . It's testament to Lessore's lightness of touch and believable characters that despite delving into big topics such as toxic masculinity and grief, this is an immensely readable book that never feels too worthy. * The Observer *
This teen comedy really is very funny, while also being meaningful and heartwarming. * iPaper *
This compelling contemporary comedy explores themes of friendship and identity and offers relatable insights into peer pressure and personal growth. Highly recommended for KS3 and KS4. * The School Reading List *
This hilarious teen comedy with a male protagonist can rightly claim a laugh on every page. * The (Dundee) Courier *
This book is perfect for teens as it is both witty and real. It covers some tough dilemmas in a really engaging way. * Reading Zone *
Witty and wise, this is a triumph of a novel * LoveReading *
Nathanael Lessore is a multi-award-winning and Sunday Times bestselling author. He was born in Camberwell, 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. His debut book Steady For This was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Writing 2024 and won the Branford Boase Award 2024. His second book King of Nothing won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Older Readers 2025, the Carnegie Shadowers' Choice Medal for Writing 2025 and the Jhalak Children's & Young Adult Prize 2025. He is also the author of What Happens Online, which was shortlisted for the Books Are My Bag Awards 2025, the bestselling Against All Odds, a World Book Day 2026 selection and Like A Brother. He writes stories that show his South East London childhood as the funny, warm, adventurous world that wasn't always represented as such.
| SKU | Nicht verfügbar |
| ISBN 13 | 9781471413247 |
| ISBN 10 | 1471413241 |
| Titel | King of Nothing |
| Autor | Nathanael Lessore |
| Buchzustand | Nicht verfügbar |
| Bindungsart | Paperback |
| Verlag | Hot Key Books |
| Erscheinungsjahr | 2024-04-11 |
| Seitenanzahl | 320 |
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