About the Author

Darren Simpson lives in Nottingham with his wife and two mischievous boys, and spends most of his time pretending he knows what he's doing. After not quite making it as a drummer in a rock band, Darren turned to writing and discovered that it's a fun way not only to escape reality, but also to explore and confront it in unusual ways. He can usually be found lost in his headphones or eating cake mix with a spoon.

Reviews

A book unlike any other – I was totally unprepared for the twists!
*Alex Wheatle, Winner of the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize*

Extraordinary... A hugely compassionate, sophisticated novel.
*The Observer*

This coming-of-age novel raises questions about the throwaway culture and the building of walls.
*Socialist Review*