Sleeping with the Blackbirds

“The story, which is a kind of whimsical, modern-day fairy tale that features a cast of colourful characters, touches on important issues like poor parenting and homelessness. But it does so in a non-threatening and engaging way. The book’s central character, Roy Nuttersley is a young, ungainly lad who hasn’t had the best start in life. His parents are nothing short of hideous, and to make matters worse, he is plagued by the thoroughly unpleasant Harry Hodges. Despite his hardships, Roy fin...