by RobertWilliams (Author)
Luke's mum is dead. He finds himself in a small, scruffy northern hill town, with a near silent father, who he fears might be trying to drink himself to death. Then he meets Jon. Jon is massively strange. He wears 1950s clothes, has a side-parting and a twitch. The kids at school call him 'Slackjaw'. When Luke discovers his secret, Jon changes his life in more ways than he can imagine. "Luke and Jon" is a coming of age novel about family, bereavement and how lives can change forever in a single second. Written with great power, warmth and humour, it signals a hugely engaging and original new voice. Compelling and emotionally acute, it is a unique debut.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Published: 04 Aug 2011
ISBN 10: 0571274889
ISBN 13: 9780571274888
Book Overview: Luke and Jon, by Robert Williams, is an arresting debut about friendship, grief and love.
Prizes: Joint winner for Betty Trask Award 2011.