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.
Harvey is popular, cool, plays football and has been in a relationship with his girlfriend Summer for as long as anyone can remember. Alfie is not popular, not cool, has a sick note so he doesn't have to play any sport, and has been in a relationship with his Xbox since forever.
So when Summer dramatically dumps Harvey just a few days before the school prom, no one is expecting Alfie to ask Harvey to be his date. Least of all Alfie. But sometimes amazing things can happen when you take a chance
Particularly suitable for readers aged 13+ with a reading age of 8.
In the realm of young adult fiction, The Big Ask stands out with its unique blend of contemporary themes and coming of age narrative. Alfie's journey from a socially awkward teenager to a confident young man is a heartwarming tale of friendship and courage.