"This irresistible LGBTQ+ romance is a funny, authentic, fabulously life-affirming joy."
One of the notable features of YA novellas published by Barrington Stoke is that they’re pithy page-turners — perfectly-paced, authentically-voiced works of short fiction across all genres that’ll keep even the most reluctant readers keen right to the end. In the case of The Big Ask, it’s all those things, along with being gorgeously romantic in a way that leaves you longing for more. Super-cute, unexpected, authentically funny and heart-flutteringly dreamy, there are so many reasons fans of YA romance should hope Simon James Green’s Barrington Stoke debut is just the first of many novellas for the publishing house.
The story is centred on an unlikely prom date between two ostensibly chalk-and-cheese teenage boys — geeky gay Alfie and super-popular, super-cool Harvey who’s been in a relationship with his female equivalent since forever. Right before prom, Harvey finds himself single, which prompts Alfie to invite him to the prom, partly thanks to some serious encouragement from his bestie Jas.
While the path to prom is strewn with obstacles — including a jealous ex and homophobic meddling — The Big Ask shows how magic can happen when you take a chance, follow your heart, and follow your true self.
Alfie Parker has bagged the hottest date to prom … hasn’t he?
Alfie Parker has bagged the hottest date to prom … hasn’t he? Bestselling LGBTQ+ writer Simon James Green makes his Barrington Stoke debut with a life-affirming teen romance.
The Big Ask is aimed at readers aged 13 and over.
The Big Ask features in the following genres: Young Adult Fiction, Romance / Relationship Stories, Children’s / Teenage category fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories, LGBTQ+ Fiction, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: LGBTQ+, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Special features and related items, Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics
Paperback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Big Ask was written by Simon James Green and published by Barrington Stoke Ltd an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
The Big Ask has 113 pages
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.
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