Golden Boy

Review Terrific. A poignant, brave and important book. ― S J WATSON, author of Before I Go to Sleep A gripping read. [Tarttelin] is a natural storyteller. -- Matt Haig ― METRO A warmly human coming-of-age story... [Max's] desperate search for identity is gripping, emotionally engaging, and genuinely unforgettable, as, indeed, is this accomplished first novel. ― BOOKLIST (USA) a coming-of-age story worth seeking out from a young author widely tipped for great things ― DIVA I knew I was really into this when I missed my stop on the bus! It's about gold-star pupil, Max, and his MP dad, who have to deal with a hidden family secret surfacing. ― COMPANY If a book with literary ambition should both inform and entertain, as well as make you see the world in a different way, if only slightly, then Tarttelin has certainly achieved that. -- Peter Raynard ― LITRO An original read about a young person in an extraordinary situation... Unlike anything you will have read before... Brave, unique and utterly compelling. This is a book that will certainly make you think about life. ― HEAT MAGAZINE Tarttelin broaches the topic of intersexuality bravely, describes the crimes committed against Max intensely, and evokes his ensuing emotions poignantly. A highly praised new author, her fresh, modern approach and contemporary writing style result in an inimitably of-the-moment novel which is beautifully matter-of-fact, eloquently meditative and fearlessly action-packed, all at once. ― WE LOVE THIS BOOK Golden Boy is an undeniably one of the most incredible books I have ever read...Such an important novel, one I wish everyone would read, one I feel should be read in schools. It's perfect, and I am so, so glad I've had the opportunity to read it. ― www.onceuponabookcase.co.uk An astonishingly good novel covering a rarely touched topic. ― SO SO GAY Product Description MAX WALKER - BLUE-EYED BOY OR GIRL NEXT DOOR? 'Terrific. A poignant, brave and important book. - S J WATSON 'A gripping read. Tarttelin is a natural storyteller' MATT HAIG 'Tarttelin broaches the topic of intersexuality bravely, describes the crimes committed against Max intensely, and evokes his ensuing emotions poignantly. A highly praised new author' WE LOVE THIS BOOK To the outside world, Max Walker is a golden boy: a loving son and brother, the perfect student, captain of the football team and every girl's dream boyfriend. But Max was born intersex - neither fully boy nor fully girl. Now something terrible has happened to him, the consequences of which have left him questioning his gender identity. Can the people around him - his girlfriend, his classmates, his ambitious parents - accept him for who he is? Or will Max's secret tear his world apart? Book Description 'A poignant, brave and important book' (S.J. Watson) about a young boy coming to terms with being intersex. For fans of David Levithan, John Green, Jeanette Winterson and THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER. About the Author Abigail Tarttelin's first novel, FLICK, was heralded as a slow-burn cult classic by GQ magazine. She is still only in her mid twenties but is the Books Editor for PHOENIX fashion magazine, blogs for the HUFFINGTON POST and acts in films including the French/English festival favourite TAXI RIDER. And in 2013 she was selected by the EVENING STANDARD as one of London's hottest 25 Under 25 in their Power 1000. She lives in London and is currently working on her third novel. Connect with her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/abigailsbrain at her website www.abigailtarttelin.com or on Instagram www.instagram.com/civilizedanimal