It has been such a thrill to read the first few reviews of How To Be A Revolutionary!
✨'A warm, funny story with a huge heart,'
✨'Entertaining and empowering,'
✨‘I LOVED this!'
✨'A heartfelt tale full of joy, kindness and great ideas.'
✨'A moving, inspiring, vital triumph!'
I couldn't be happier!
My new novel for 9-12 year olds, How To Be A Revolutionary, isn't published until November, but a small set of review copies were sent out this summer -- in shiny red jackets and with some very cool badges! It's always nerve-wracking to hear what the first few readers make of a book, but I have been beyond delighted with the generosity of people's comments.
Glitter Boy and The Boy Who Cried Ghost author, Ian Eagleton, left this gorgeous review on instagram and also talked about the book more fully on his TikTok channel! You can hear for yourself here: https://www.tiktok.com/@ianeagletonauthor/video/7392623361538477345
Other lovely authors have also shared their thoughts. I gave you some little samples above, but here are their comments in full:
'A warm, funny story with a huge heart. I couldn’t put it down! A story of finding your voice, learning to work together and young people determining their own bright future -- with a hilariously spot-on child’s-eye-view and a heartwarming sibling relationship.'
Sarah Driver, author of the Dreamstalkers duology, The Huntress trilogy & Once We Were Witches duology
‘A joyful, heartfelt story about the power of friendship and having the courage to stand up for what you believe in. Entertaining and empowering, it shows children how small changes can create waves in society.'
Jo Clarke, author of The Travelling School Mysteries
‘Another gorgeously articulated and emotionally insightful book from Lucy Ann Unwin about real children dealing with real stuff. And the rats are super cute. Empowering and exciting, you won’t read a better guide to personal politics and elections.’
Jennifer Claessen, author of October Witches and the Month of Magic series.
‘I LOVED this! It's so funny, original, and different. And of course, very topical! I loved the characterisation of Nat and Lily, and their relationship was so touching and real.
A moving, poignant testimony to the power of sibling affection in the face of parental neglect, and a gentle reminder that changing the world begins at home.’
Piu DasGupta, author of Secrets of the Snakestone
This is a heartfelt tale (or tail), full of joy, kindness and great ideas for how to make a difference, no matter how small. At times heartbreaking, yet, ultimately, hopeful. A captivating read.
G. M Linton, author of My Name is Sunshine Simpson
Blogger/librarian/bookseller Emma Suffield also posted this review, calling it 'Brilliant and joyful!' 👉
You can read more on her instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emma_suff_reviews/
Pre-order links!
If it sounds like something you'd enjoy, you can always add How To Be A Revolutionary on Goodreads here!
Or even better, you could pre-order now! Signed and personalised pre-orders are available at The Book Nook in Hove. Or you can order from Waterstones, Amazon or WHSmith.
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