Steady For This
the laugh-out-loud and unforgettable teen novel!
by Nathanael Lessore
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Pub Date 27 Apr 2023 | Archive Date 27 Apr 2023
Bonnier Books UK | Hot Key Books
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Description
MEET MC GROWLS, WANNABE RAPPER AND STAR OF THE SHOW IN THIS HILARIOUS AND HEARTWARMING TEEN DEBUT.
Shaun (aka MC Growls) is ready to drop his best bars and smash the competition at Raptology. That way, he's convinced Tanisha will finally give him a chance.
But when a livestream practice goes epically wrong, Growls's dirty laundry is literally exposed. He's finally achieved his dreams of going viral - not in the good way.
Now Tanisha won't look at him, he's the joke of the school and there's no way he can show his face at the competition. Will he ever catch a break?
Then a new girl on the block appears who might be just the friend Growls needs. Especially when she points out that Raptology could be the answer to his problems after all. . .
STEP UP TO THE MIC! It's MC Growls and he's ready for this. He's steady for this. It's comeback season and they call him comeback king for a reason.
A hilarious debut from breakout star Nathanael Lessore, perfect for teen readers of Alex Wheatle and Jason Reynolds.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781471413223 |
| PRICE | £7.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 320 |
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Featured Reviews
Claire C, Reviewer
Really loved this one as ir tackles massive issues deftly. Loved the characters and the story, it was good to see a 'normal' kids life represented in a fiction book, the reality of the mcs life was intriguing. Growls was such a good character.
Louise H, Librarian
I was really excited to see this book. I have been struggling to find books for KS3 boys who are stuck on Wimpy Kid. This looked as though it would fit the bill and would go down particularly well at my school after our recent author visit from rapper poet Karl Nova
.I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I have to admit, at first I was thinking there were some errors in the book, like missing words, before I realised it was Growls way of speaking. Growls is a great character - likeable, with a rather naive view of things. The book has plenty of humour ( shout out date with Tanisha and that livestream).but some serious topics are covered too as Growls faces the loss of his home and his friends face problems too. For me, it also ties in well with our recent author visit- what is it with rappers and Mufasa? There's malapropisms galore too
.I highly recommend this book. I can't wait to get it into our library.
Zoe M, Reviewer
This was pure joy! A novel bursting with heart, which tackles massive issues super deftly.
In all honesty I wasn't sure initially, I think because I was expecting YA and to me this is much, more like MG, so I was kind of wrong-footed, but once I'd adjusted I fell in love with the characters and the story, and didn't want it to end.
It's so good to see 'normal' kid life represented in fiction - I know a lot of the time it's hard to get 'reality' past the gatekeepers in publishing, but when it does make it through it shines - Growls' story will resonate with so many young readers and there's so much they can learn from him while they're having a laugh with him.
Proper thrilled to have read this, I won't forget Growls anytime soon!
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