SuitabookMy father's scar
Michael Cart
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This is a coming-of-age story about Andy’s first relationships as a gay man, set alongside memories of a painful family life and his attempt to make a new start at college.
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Michael Cart
This is a coming-of-age story about Andy’s first relationships as a gay man, set alongside memories of a painful family life and his attempt to make a new start at college.
Pam McGaffin
A reflective coming-of-age novel centred on a teenager waiting for her fisherman father, with family strain, friendship, first love, self-image and prejudice among its stated concerns.
Sara Novic
This is a coming-of-age novel that combines personal stories with substantial exploration of Deaf culture, language and rights. It may suit readers interested in how identity, communication and community shape one another.
Michael Morpurgo
This is a war novel that places personal memories, family bonds and village life alongside the First World War. Its account of military justice gives the story a strong moral and emotional focus.
William Hussey
This is a politically charged LGBTQ+ dystopia where romance develops amid authoritarian control and criminalisation. Its strongest offering is a tense exploration of how quickly rights, safety and personal freedom can be taken away.