Synopses & Reviews
Hector is being hectored by an unlikely bully: a talking brain tumor. And its not just a talking brain tumor. Its a know-it-all, pain-in-the-arse, jibber-jabbering brain tumor that names itself Jack, and insists on coaching Hector through life even as its threatening to take his life away. Its a pretty good coach, actually. With Jack in control of Hectors speech and brain chemicals, Hector suddenly finds himself with a cool haircut, a new fashion sense, and tactics for snogging previously unattainable hottie Uma Upshaw. But when Jack begins to force increasingly questionable decisions and behavior, Hector has to find a way to turn the tables - before its too late for both of them.
Delightfully twisted, desperately funny, and deeply moving, this novel is also the winner of the Booktrust Teenage Prize in the United Kingdom.
Review
“McGowan injects plenty of humor.” Publishers Weekly
"The most interesting part of the book is definitely the character, Jack Tumor . . . The boy and brain tumor conversations make you keep on reading."A YALSA YA Galley Teen Reader
"This book is funny."A YALSA YA Galley Teen Reader
Review
“Hector confronts both his hormones and his mortality with wisdom.” —Starred, Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books
“McGowan laces plenty of pratfalls, Brit-slang, libidinous adolescent chatter, and stock comic supporting characters into his tale, but centers it around a protagonist (or two, depending on how one counts) so intelligent, vulnerable, and generally decent that readers will be won over.” —Booklist
“Lots of laughs.” —Kirkus Reviews
“The love-hate relationship between Hector and his alter ego is engaging.” —School Library Journal
“McGowan injects plenty of humor.” —Publishers Weekly
"The most interesting part of the book is definitely the character, Jack Tumor . . . The boy and brain tumor conversations make you keep on reading."—A YALSA YA Galley Teen Reader
"This book is funny."—A YALSA YA Galley Teen Reader
Review
"The most interesting part of the book is definitely the character, Jack Tumor . . . The boy and brain tumor conversations make you keep on reading."A YALSA YA Galley Teen Reader "This book is funny."A YALSA YA Galley Teen Reader
Synopsis
Hector is being bullied by a talking, know-it-all brain tumor that names itself Jack, and insists on coaching Hector through life even as it's threatening to take his life away. Delightfully twisted and deeply moving, this novel won the Booktrust Teenage Prize in the UK.
About the Author
ANTHONY MCGOWAN has written books for children, teens, and adults. His previous young adult novel, Hellbent, was declared “a brilliantly nauseating thriller” by the London Times. He lives in North London.