The Boy I Love
The Boy I Love
paperback
Published:
23 January, 2025
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Description
Lyrical, tender, and incredibly moving. William Hussey masterfully balances brutal realism with pockets of sincere hope and joy - Becky Albertalli
It’s a tale from the past, with a message for today. A stunningly poignant, devastating, and ultimately beautiful tour-de-force - Simon James Green
At just nineteen, Stephen has already survived a year at the front. Now he is returning to the trenches to lead a platoon, despite his wounds. Broken-hearted from the loss of his first love, Stephen wonders what he's fighting for. Then he meets Private Danny McCormick, a smart, talented young recruit. From their first meeting, there's something undeniable between them – something forbidden by both society and the army. Determined to protect Danny, Stephen must face down the prejudices and ignorance of his superiors as well as the onslaught of German shells and sniper fire.
As the summer of 1916 ticks down to one big push on the Somme, can Stephen and Danny stay together – and will their love save them – or condemn them?
Prizes
Short-listed for Bristol Teen Book Award (UK).,Long-listed for Carnegie Medal for Writing (UK).
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781839134821 |
| ISBN10 | 1839134828 |
| Number Of Pages | 304 |
| Item Weight | 244 g |
| Product Dimensions | 129 x 198 x 19 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Andersen Press Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
Poignant... It is moving, credible and well told. * Sunday Times *
As the battle of the Somme draws closer, Stephen and Danny face the dangers of war and the possibility of discovery in this profoundly moving 14+ story of forbidden love. * Guardian *
Lyrical, tender, and incredibly moving. William Hussey masterfully balances brutal realism with pockets of sincere hope and joy -- Becky Albertalli
This charming historical romance is desperately romantic, and a magnificent tribute to the real First World War soldiers who had to hide their sexuality * The Bookseller *
superbly written... Hussey balances an intense and complex burgeoning LGBTQ+ relationship with a historically accurate depiction of World War I * Inis Magazine *
Author's Bio
William Hussey is the award-winning author of over a dozen novels, including the critically-acclaimed Hideous Beauty, The Outrage, and Broken Hearts and Zombie Parts. William has spent over a decade visiting schools in the UK and internationally, teaching creative writing to young people and presenting workshops on LGBTQ+ lives and fundamental human rights. William lives in Dumfries with his partner Chris, his faithful dog Bucky and a vivid imagination.