Karla Neblett

Kai is six years old and loves his Dad, his Mum and his best friend Saffie. He lives on a council estate in the country where his skin colour sets him apart from the other children. His Dad is a petty criminal who is pulling his Mum into drug addiction to the despair of his Nanny Sheila and his three half-sisters. When tragedy strikes Kai's life changes and is set on a course leading to a sad denouement.
This is a really wonderful book, so gently written the unfolding drama of Kai's early life is juxtaposed with his adolescence as life inevitably unfolds. It may be a cliche but it's also incredibly realistic. The writing is subtle and quiet which suits the pace of the story.… (plus d'informations)