Henry Tumour
By Anthony McGowan

Winner of this years Booktrust Teenage Prize Henry Tumour is a controversial choice for its irreverent style and to many, highly offensive language. Henry Tumour tells the story of Hector Brunty, who struggles to cope with his alter-ego, his abusive but hilariously funny talking brain- tumour Henry. Henry Tumour turns out to be the perfect alter-ego, advising Hector on haircuts, high-fashion, and tactics for snogging the best-looking girl in school, Uma Upshaw. Controlling his speech and brain chemicals is one thing, but soon Henry Tumour is trying to make more decisions about Hector's life than he'd like. Can Hector overpower his tumour in order to get what he really wants ...before they both go under the knife?

Saturday 24th March 2007