How to be a Revolutionary

‘A joyful, heartfelt story about the power of friendship and having the courage to stand up for what you believe in. Entertaining and empowering, it shows children how small changes can create waves in society.' Jo Clarke, Author of The Travelling School Mysteries

‘Another gorgeously articulated and emotionally insightful book from Lucy Ann Unwin about real children dealing with real stuff. And the rats are super cute. Empowering and exciting, you won’t read a better guide to personal politics and elections.’ Jennifer Claessen, Author of October Witches.

"I LOVED this! It's so funny, original, and different. A moving, poignant testimony to the power of sibling affection, and a gentle reminder that changing the world begins at home." Piu DasGupta, Author of Secrets of the Snakestone

‘A brilliant and joyful middle-grade story with sublime messages about being a better person.’ Emma Suffield, Bookseller

‘This is such a moving, inspiring, vital triumph! This is one of those beautifully rare books that’s brimming with hope and defiance.’ Ian Eagleton

‘Warm, funny story with a huge heart. I couldn’t put it down. - A unique, utterly compelling story of family, bravery, community and rats galore! - An authentic voice with a hilariously spot-on child’s-eye-view and a heartwarming sibling relationship. - A story of finding your voice, learning to work together and young people determining their own bright future.’ Sarah Driver, author of the DREAMSTALKERS duology, THE HUNTRESS trilogy & ONCE WE WERE WITCHES duology

‘I totally loved this gem of a story about finding your passion and making a difference.

Nat is intrigued by the ‘Revolutionaries’ in her house and wants to understand how they go about changing the world. But her family life is falling apart and so she distracts herself with a crazy school project to make her classmates love rats. Anarchy ensues, with all Nat’s good intentions turning to chaos before she manages to embrace the changes she’s facing.

How to be a Revolutionary is hugely fun and entertaining while also packing a real emotional punch. And it’s the perfect introduction to politics and how elections work. It’ll make readers want to pull on their boots, grab a cute rat and change the world, one small step at a time.’ Lucy Brandt, author of the Leonora Bolt series

‘Hopeful and empowering, it's a book that reminds us that we’re never too small to make a difference.’ Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of Good News, How to Change The World and We’ve Got This.