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The Bones of Me Kel Duckhouse

The Bones of Me By Kel Duckhouse

The Bones of Me by Kel Duckhouse


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Summary

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.

The Bones of Me Summary

The Bones of Me by Kel Duckhouse

Living on an East London council estate has its worries - and life for 15 year old Molly hasn't always been easy. But she has a dream, a dream to be a boxer just like her older brother Denny. When he agrees to train her, she couldn't be more excited. But one night everything changes. There's an assault outside Molly's local boxing club, Denny's nowhere to be found and the police are after him. Molly must prove her brother's innocence and delve into the underbelly of East London, and her family history where new and old secrets are revealed...

The Bones of Me Reviews

The combination of verse and prose keeps the pace moving, and colloquialisms add to the sense of place. A textured coming-of-age story deeply rooted in a working-class community. * Kirkus Reviews *
Dynamic verse and sincere prose [.] Prominent messages about classism and forgiveness add layers to this insightful rendering of the amateur boxing world. * Publishers Weekly *
Brave and bold, a proper right hook to the senses. * Phil Earle, author of When the Sky Falls *
An uncompromising and unflinching novel that certainly packs a punch. -- Brian Conaghan, author of The Boy Who Made it Rain
Gutsy, gripping and dangerous yet full of heart, truth and soul. Duckhouse's exceptional debut floats like a butterfly, stings like a poet. * Keith Gray, author of Ostrich Boys and The Climbers *
A thing of utter beauty! * Lesley Parr, author of When the War Came Home *
Incredible cover art by Tosin Akinkunmi * Charlotte Hacking, CLPE on Twitter *
Think Sylvester Stallone's Rocky retold for a modern audience * Imagining History *

About Kel Duckhouse

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.

Additional information

GOR012583271
9781914343032
1914343034
The Bones of Me by Kel Duckhouse
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Flying Eye Books
20221006
216
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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