Karla Neblett King of Rabbits Paperback Book

A stunning debut about the magic and confusion of childhood set in the backdrop of a rural council estate Kai lives on a rural council estate in Somerset with his three older sisters, and his mother who is being led into an addiction by his troubled father. Kai adores three things his dad, his friend Saffie and the school rabbit Flopsy and is full of ambition to be the fastest runner in Middledown Primary. But Kais natural optimism and energy collide with an adult world he doesnt understand. And when his life drifts towards an event that will change everything, will his love of nature and the wild rabbits in the woods provide him with the resilience he needs to overcome the odds?Its hard not to fall for the main character . . . you can see the car crash coming, but you cant look away CLAIRE FULLER, author, Bitter Orange and Swimming LessonsA brilliantly crafted story about class and race, and the failure of society to catch children who fall through the cracks INDEPENDENT A heartfelt novel about poverty, race and trauma GUARDIAN A brilliant debut vivid and compelling JENNI FAGAN, author, Luckenbooth | Karla Neblett King of Rabbits Paperback Book