I was really excited to see this book. I have been struggling to find books for KS3 boys who are stuck on Wimpy Kid. This looked as though it would fit the bill and would go down particularly well at my school after our recent author visit from rapper poet Karl Nova

.I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I have to admit, at first I was thinking there were some errors in the book, like missing words, before I realised it was Growls way of speaking. Growls is a great character - likeable, with a rather naive view of things. The book has plenty of humour ( shout out date with Tanisha and that livestream).but some serious topics are covered too as Growls faces the loss of his home and his friends face problems too. For me, it also ties in well with our recent author visit- what is it with rappers and Mufasa? There's malapropisms galore too

.I highly recommend this book. I can't wait to get it into our library.

This was pure joy! A novel bursting with heart, which tackles massive issues super deftly.

In all honesty I wasn't sure initially, I think because I was expecting YA and to me this is much, more like MG, so I was kind of wrong-footed, but once I'd adjusted I fell in love with the characters and the story, and didn't want it to end.

It's so good to see 'normal' kid life represented in fiction - I know a lot of the time it's hard to get 'reality' past the gatekeepers in publishing, but when it does make it through it shines - Growls' story will resonate with so many young readers and there's so much they can learn from him while they're having a laugh with him.

Proper thrilled to have read this, I won't forget Growls anytime soon!