Mind the Gap

Powerful drama of love, loss, family and friendship from a superstar of UK children’s and YA fiction, inspired by a tremendously moving true story.

Reviews

"Male friendship is portrayed in a way we seldom see in YA: intense and emotionally charged, but also warm and deeply loyal" – The Bookseller
"Trainspotting for the Young Adult reader" – The Times
"It stays with you, it becomes part of you. Tough, funny and incredibly moving, it’s a book that you’ll read in one sitting, but remember for the rest of your life. From the very first word to the final full stop, Mind The Gap is an absolute gem" – Kevin Brooks
"A powerful, emotional and honest story … The setting and the dialogue feel real and raw, the pace is relentless and the resolution satisfying and clever" – Books for Keeps
"A moving, funny, book which deals beautifully with the nature and strength of male friendship and boys' relationships with their dads" – BookTrust
"A moving and meaningful story which captures the irreplaceable importance of friendship" – LoveReading4Kids