Born Scared

Kevin Brooks is the author of the suspense-laden coming of age story, Born Scared. We sat down with Kevin to discuss his character development, strong mental health themes that run through the book and his inspirations. Want to know more…

The unmissable 'Born Scared' by Kevin Brooks is the perfect coming-of-age YA novel that deals with mental health. The story follows thirteen-year-old Elliot, who can count the times he has left his house on the fingers of one hand. Why…

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Author: Kevin Brooks Title: Born Scared Purchase: Available in the UK and the US. Overall rating: 4.5/5 stars Great for: Fans of suspenseful reads and coming-of-age adventures Themes: Thriller, YA, coming-of-age,…

Halloween is right around the corner and if you're sick of seeing all the costume inspiration and pumpkin themed everything, why not pick up a Halloween read to get you in the mood? From classic novels turned film adaptations to intelligent…