Boys Don't Cry
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- Boys Don't Cry
by Malorie Blackman - The Glass Demon
by Helen Grant - The Radleys
by Matt Haig - Dawn of the Demontide
by William Hussey - Diary of a Doctor Who Addict
by Paul Magrs - Angel
by L A Weatherly
Who wrote it?
Malorie Blackman, who wrote the Noughts and Crosses series of books for young adults as well as The Amazing Adventures of Girl Wonder and Space Race for younger readers. She has also written TV scripts, including a number of Byker Grove episodes, Whizziwig episodes and Pig-Heart Boy (the first 4 episodes).
What's it about?
You’re waiting for the postman – he’s bringing your A level results. University, a career as a journalist – a glittering future lies ahead. But when the doorbell rings it’s your old girlfriend; and she’s carrying a baby…
Fact File
Before Malorie was a writer, she had a number of temporary summer jobs whilst she was doing her O and A Levels, including working as a telephonist / receptionist / typist, a Catering Assistant and Saturday jobs at Littlewoods and British Home Stores. The worst job she ever had was working as a kitchen porter. She lasted a day and a half!
Malorie’s website is www.malorieblackman.co.uk.
The Glass Demon
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Who wrote it?
Helen Grant was born in London in 1964. She showed an early leaning towards the arts, having been told off for writing stories under the desk in maths lessons at school. Helen went on to read Classics at St. Hugh's College, Oxford, and then worked in marketing for ten years to fund her love of travelling.
What's it about?
The first death: Seventeen-year-old Lin Fox finds a body in an orchard. As she backs away in horror, she steps on broken glass. The second death: Then blood appears on her doorstep – blood, and broken glass. The third death: Something terrible is found in the cemetery. Shards of broken glass lie by a grave. Who will be next? As the attacks become more sinister, Lin doesn’t know who to trust. She’s getting closer to the truth behind these chilling discoveries, but with each move the danger deepens. Because someone wants Lin gone – and won’t give up until he’s got rid of her and her family. Forever.
Fact File
Helen has always enjoyed ghost stories and been a fan of the great English ghost story writer M R James since she was a child.
Helen’s website is: www.helengrantbooks.com
The Radleys
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Who wrote it?
Matt Haig, who won in the Leeds Book Awards 2 years ago in the 9 – 11 category for his book Shadow Forest. He has also written another children’s book, The Runaway Troll, as well as other novels for adults.
What's it about?
Meet the Radleys: Peter, Helen and their teenage children, Clara and Rowan, live in an English town. They are an everyday family, averagely dysfunctional, averagely content. But as their children have yet to find out, the Radleys have a devastating secret.
Fact File
Matt loves Marmite and Peanut Butter sandwiches and the smell of old books, pine and his wife’s hair. Matt worries about icebergs and writer’s block (amongst other things).
Matt’s website is www.matthaig.com
Dawn of the Demontide
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Who wrote it?
William Hussey has a Masters Degree in Writing from Sheffield Hallam University. His books are inspired by long walks in the lonely fenlands of Lincolnshire and by a lifetime devoted to horror stories, folklore and legends. William lives in Skegness and writes stories about things that go bump in the night...
What's it about?
When a violent storm rages around the little village of Hobarron's Hollow, a young boy is sacrificed 'for the greater good'. His blood is used to seal a mystical doorway and prevent an apocalyptic disaster known only as the Demontide. Twenty-five years later, another boy, Jake Harker, is about to be drawn into the nightmare of the Demontide. Witches and their demon familiars stalk his every move, and his dreams are plagued by visions of a 17th Century figure known only as the Witchfinder. When his father is abducted, Jake must face the terrible secrets kept by those closest to him and a shocking truth that will change his life forever...
Fact File
The Hussey family has been touring with fairgrounds and circuses for centuries. William spent his early years helping his uncle who owned the scariest ghost train in Skegness.
For 4 more weird and wonderful facts about William and more information, go to: www.witchfinderbooks.co.uk.
Diary of a Doctor Who Addict
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Who wrote it?
Paul Magrs was born in Jarrow, Tyne and Wear. He's always wanted to write the kinds of book he could never find when he was a teenager. His other books for young people include Strange Boy, Hands Up, Twin Freaks and Exchange, which was shortlisted for the Book Trust Teenage Book Prize.
What's it about?
It's the 1980s and David has just started secondary school. He's becoming a teenager, but still hanging onto the rituals of childhood, particularly his addiction to Doctor Who, sharing the books with his best friend and neighbour, Robert, and watching the TV show. But time moves relentlessly on, and Robert starts rejecting the Doctor in favour of girls, free weights and new music. Against a backdrop of Bowie, Breville toasters and trips to Blackpool, David acknowledges his own abilities and finds his place in the world.
Fact File
Paul loves parks and gardens, especially Central Park in New York, the Boboli Gardens in Florence, Regent's Park in London, and The Luxemburg Gardens in Paris. If he could acquire any talent, he’d like to be able to play the piano.
Paul’s publisher’s website is http://kids.simonandschuster.co.uk/.
Who wrote it?
L A Weatherly. She has also written Child X, Missing Abby, Watched and Wasted.
What's it about?
Willow knows she's different from other girls. And not just because she loves tinkering around with cars. Willow has a gift. She can look into people's futures, know their dreams, their hopes and their regrets, just by touching them. She has no idea where she gets this power from – but Alex does. Gorgeous, mysterious Alex knows Willow's secret and is on a mission to stop her. The dark forces within Willow make her dangerous – and irresistible. In spite of himself, Alex finds he is falling in love with his sworn enemy.
Fact File
L A Weatherly is the pseudonym for Lee Weatherly. Another pen name she uses is Titania Woods.
Visit the website www.angelfever.com.