Publisher's Synopsis
A lyrical story that celebrates friendship and individuality from the author of Pig-heart BoyDespite his Mum's insistence, Sam doesn't want to be friends with Davey. In fact, he thinks Davey's a first class moron. Then one day Davey saves Sam's life and a bond is formed between them. Sam is still embarrassed to be seen with Davey, but little by little he has to admit, when it's just the two of them, Davey is a lot of fun. Then something terrible happens...Written in verse, this is the funny and thought-provoking story of an extraordinary friendship that changes two boys' lives forever.The novel is written as a first-person narrative, and is ideal for the study of poetic form, from free verse to haikus and limericks. However, it is also a poignant story about bullying, and offers a unique perspective on the friendship between two boys and their interaction both in and outside of the classroom, providing opportunities for discussion and cross-curricular work in PSHE and Citizenship.
