In the margins of a book's pages, sparks fly as a teenage romance begins. But in this time and place, sparks like these can only ignite trouble.
It's 1994 and thanks to Section 28, there can be no mention of gay relationships in UK schools. When a kind librarian leads Jamie to a disguised novel in the library that reflects his own confused feelings towards boys, Jamie sees that he's not the only one who has checked the book out. Will Jamie and this mystery boy have the courage to meet and if they do, what will it take to hold on to each other?
A timely and timeless story of forbidden love by one of the UK's most beloved authors of teen LGBTQ+ fiction
Filled with Simon James Green's distinctive brand of humor making this an important but also very enjoyable read!
Perfect for fans of books such as They Both Die at the End, Afterlove and Young Mungo, as well as dramas like It's a Sin, Close, and Blue Jean.


Author: Simon James Green
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Published: 05/21/2024
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 8.51h x 5.78w x 1.13d
ISBN: 9781339045870
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s): 
Publishers Weekly 02/19/2024
Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2024
Booklist 04/01/2024 pg. 57
About the Author
Simon James Green is an award-winning UK-based author of young adult novels. His works include Noah Can't Even, Noah Could Never, and Alex in Wonderland, which was nominated for a Carnegie medal and featured in Best Kids' Books of 2019 from The Guardian. Llama Glamarama was his first picture book. To learn more, visit simonjamesgreen.com.