About the book
Humorous and heartbreaking debut novel with the fresh, funny, honest voice of a 14yearold Geordie lad recounting the trials and tribulations of family life and finding first love. Nominated for the 2019 Carnegie Medal. Danny's mam has a new boyfriend. Initially, all is good Callum seems nice enough, and Danny can't deny he's got a cool set up; big house, fast car, massive TV, and Mam seems to really like him. But cracks begin to show, and they're not the sort that can be easily repaired. As Danny witnesses Mam suffer and Callum spiral out of control he goes in search of his dad. The Dad he's never met. Set in Newcastle and Edinburgh, this supremely readable comingofage drama tackles domestic violence head on, but finds humour and hope in the most unlikely of places.
Editions of Me Mam. Me Dad. Me.
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781786697653
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Humorous and heartbreaking debut novel with the fresh, funny, honest voice of a 14yearold Geordie lad recounting the trials and tribulations of family life and finding first love. Nominated for the 2019 Carnegie Medal. Danny's mam has a new boyfriend. Initially, all is good Callum seems nice enough, and Danny can't deny he's got a cool set up; big house, fast car, massive TV, and Mam seems to really like him. But cracks begin to show, and they're not the sort that can be easily repaired. As Danny witnesses Mam suffer and Callum spiral out of control he goes in search of his dad. The Dad he's never met. Set in Newcastle and Edinburgh, this supremely readable comingofage drama tackles domestic violence head on, but finds humour and hope in the most unlikely of places.
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What is Me Mam. Me Dad. Me. about?
Humorous and heartbreaking debut novel with the fresh, funny, honest voice of a 14yearold Geordie lad recounting the trials and tribulations of family life and finding first love. Nominated for the 2019 Carnegie Medal. Danny's mam has a new boyfriend. Initially, all is good Callum seems nice enough, and Danny can't deny he's got a cool set up; big house, fast car, massive TV, and Mam seems to really like him. But cracks begin to show, and they're not the sort that can be easily repaired. As Danny witnesses Mam suffer and Callum spiral out of control he goes in search of his dad. The Dad he's never met. Set in Newcastle and Edinburgh, this supremely readable comingofage drama tackles domestic violence head on, but finds humour and hope in the most unlikely of places.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Me Mam. Me Dad. Me.?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Where can I read a sample of Me Mam. Me Dad. Me.?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781786697653
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Me Mam. Me Dad. Me.?
Malcolm Duffy
Who is the Publisher of the book Me Mam. Me Dad. Me.?
Head of Zeus
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Me Mam. Me Dad. Me. is available as paperback(ISBN 9781786697653)