Shortlisted Children's Books Ireland Bisto Children's Book of the Year
Award 2003
Shortlisted South Lanarkshire Book Award 2003
A rollicking novel told in journalistic form follows the life of Jesse,
a teenage boy trying to discover who he really is, as he shares his
humorous views on being a teenager.
Jesse Flood is 14 and coming to terms with lots of things. But coming to
terms with himself and how he fits in with the world is not going to be
too easy for Jesse.
He thinks he is doubtful, timid and too gentle - but he is also
courageous and brave and when faced with difficult choices he is good at
making them. For example he knows he likes a girl with lovely long
yellow hair - and he is going to let her know!
In Jesse Flood, Malachy Doyle has created an enchanting and utterly
believable young man who we watch with concern and admiration growing up
over the course of one summer.
'A really good novel. It brings Jesse Flood to life, and allows us to
see into his mind and heart.'
David Almond