Live
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Firefly Press Ltd
Published:5th Jun '25
Should be back in stock very soon
Year Thirteen pupil George is passionate about his band and his music, even if the three other band members are a little more laid back about it. They play for all their friends parties, and just might, he hopes, hit the big time. But they have surprise competition from new girl Beth and shy fellow-pupil Tadhg. Then disaster strikes. Dealing with loss and grief the whole year group must work out how to rebuild their futures and who their true friends are. Comes with complete song lyrics and accompanying playlist!
Live is a powerful novel that will stop readers in their tracks; full of empathy and reality, Palmer expertly highlights the importance of boys discussing their emotions
-- K and O: Bonkers About Books'Palmer’s writing always sparkles, and add to that his ability to capture the cadence of adolescent boys’ voices and lives, in this he has added a worthy third to his brilliant Grow, Play, Live trilogy.'
-- Joanna Nadin‘Live is a lyrical masterpiece, showing the power of music to connect us, provide escapism & distinct memories through our life. How will these Sixth Formers use music to navigate relationships & loss?’
-- Tom Griffiths, Check 'Em Out B- Nominated for Carnegie Medal for Writing 2026
ISBN: 9781915444967
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
416 pages