Sofa Surfer

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Sofa Surfer is a novel by Malcolm Duffy that explores the theme of homelessness through the eyes of 15-year-old Tyler, who meets a skinny girl called Spider and helps her escape he r world of fear and insecurity. The book is written with humor and heart and shows the healing power of true friendship. Duffy's debut novel Me Mam. Me Dad. Me. won the YA category of the Sheffield Children's Book Award 2019 and was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Prize 2019. \n Format: Paperback / softback\n Length: 336 pages\n Publication date: 07 January 2021\n Publisher: Head of Zeus\n Ele Fountain's novel Boy 87 is a heartwarming and wise tale that explores the healing power of true friendship. Written with humor and depth, Sofa Surfer delves into the experiences of homelessness. Malcolm Duffy's debut novel Me Mam. Me Dad. Me. won the YA category of the Sheffield Children's Book Award 2019, the Redbridge Children's Book Award 2019, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Prize 2019, and selected for World Book Night.Fifteen-year-old Tyler's teenage angst turns to outright rebellion when his family relocates to Yorkshire from London. He is angry with his parents for the upheaval and frustrated about losing his home. With only his dog as a confidant, Tyler has no idea that a chance encounter with a skinny girl named Spider will lead him into a world he never knew existed. Spider is sofa surfing, and Tyler finds himself entangled in a web of lies as he endeavors to help her escape her world of fear and insecurity. Sofa Surfer showcases how empathy and action can assist those without a home. Similar to his widely acclaimed debut Me Mam. Me Dad. Me., Malcolm Duffy finds humor and heart even in dire situations. Relevant, warm, and rewarding, Sofa Surfer explores what happens when going home is not an option.\n Weight: 240g\n Dimension: 128 x 197 x 27 (mm)\n ISBN-13: 9781786697684\n \n Show more