Books like Martyn Pig by Kevin Brooks
When his alcoholic father dies accidentally, 15‑year‑old Martyn Pig faces the threat of being forced to live with a terrifying aunt. Choosing secrecy over help from authorities, he turns to a friend for assistance in disposing of the body, setting the stage for a tense, coming‑of‑age story that explores the harsh realities of family, grief, and desperation.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Kevin Brooks
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