In Bloom

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Francis Wootton s first memory is of Kurt Cobain s death and there have since been other hardships much closer to home. At fifteen, he knows all about loss and rejection, and if he s honest, Francis would-be poet, possible intellectual feels he is wasted in Tyne and Wear.

Lower Fifth is supposed to be his time: but when he is diagnosed with leukaemia, a whole new world of worry presents itself. There s the horror of being held back a year at school, the threat of imminent baldness. But he hadn t reckoned on meeting Amber and finding a reason to tackle it all the good the bad and everything in-between head on.

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Matthew Crow writes with so much heart that In Bloom practically beats as you read it In Bloom floored me. It became my primary relationship, people faded around me, emails remained unwritten, shops literally flooded and no friend seemed quite as interesting or engaging as the characters in the book Matthew Crow has created an original teenage hero to join the ranks of the great. Engaging, ridiculous and brilliant all at once. Whether you are 14 or 40, run to your nearest bookshop and treat yourself to a copy at once. - Tales on Moon Lane Bookshop

A moving and wonderfully witty tale There are certain possible joys in reading and one of them is finding a book that is genuinely without labouring to be so funny This excellent book is worth anyone's time. - Telegraph

The Fault In Our Stars meets Adrian Mole. Moving, funny and brilliantly narrated - Metro

Matthew Crow writes brightly with verve and a great sense of fun - Northern Echo

This is a novel that will make you cry, it will make you smile and leave you feeling uplifted at the end - The Reading Rat

A genuinely likeable, and more importantly believable narrator. It is when In Bloom reminds you of its British base that Crow s writing really shines - We Love This Book

Matthew Crow quite simply has an amazing talent A remarkable read; hilarious, touching and painfully sad with strong, earthy characters that feel like family - Shaz s Book Blog

Lovely really well-written definitely give this one a go - Fabulous Book Fiend

Author Bio

Matthew Crow was born and raised in Newcastle. Having worked as a freelance journalist since his teens he has contributed to a number of publications including the Independent on Sunday and the Observer. He has written for adults and YA. His book My Dearest Jonah, was nominated for the Dylan Thomas Prize.