The Man with the Ants in His Eyes is Oliver's tale, it has bikes, boobs and bubbles, donkey jackets, Doc Martens and a dead workman.
If you read only one book this year you're obviously a bit of a moron. Prove me wrong by making sure it's this one. The Man with the Ants in His Eyes is Oliver's tale, it has bikes, boobs and spirit level bubbles. It has donkey jackets, Doc Martens and dead workmen.
Enjoy his gentle nature as he reads his precious books. Marvel as he tapes Top of the Pops off the radio. Gasp in horror as he steals cars. Blame the parents when he throws stones at windows. Shake your head when he’s found fighting. And tsk when he is suspended from school for burning down the science lab.
You may want to cover your ears (or eyes) when he says “f***,” and “s***,” “w*****,” and “b******.”
Oliver is a sensitive, intelligent, thirteen year old trying to survive in a harsh, financially-derelict environment. He urinates into buckets of potatoes from the chip shop wall. He and his snot-nosed companions throw stones, smash windows, practise swearing, set fires and start fights. They play football, ride bikes, break bones and find dead workmen with ants crawling on their sightless eyeballs.
Pretty standard stuff.
He also loves his dear old mum.