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Boys Don't Cry

by Malorie Blackman

Age band: 13+

Looky Rating System: Violence 0/5, Love & Romance 2/5, Mental Health 2/5, Language 1/5, Substance Use 0/5, Fear / Horror 1/5, Fantasy / Supernatural 0/5, LGBTQ+ Representation 2/5.

Description

In Boys Don't Cry, bestselling author Malorie Blackman explores the unchartered territory of teenage fatherhood. You're waiting for the postman - he's bringing your A level results. University, a career as a journalist - a glittering future lies ahead. But when the doorbell rings it's your old girlfriend; and she's carrying a baby. Your baby. You're happy to look after it, just for an hour or two. But then she doesn't come back - and your future suddenly looks very different.