The Black Flamingo

Published 01/01/2001 | Paperback / softback,
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‘Intensely moving and heart-warming’ Cosmo’Bold’ Guardian’I loved every word’ Malorie Blackman This is not about being ready, it’s not even about being fierce, or fearless, IT’S ABOUT BEING FREE.

Michael waits in the stage wings, wearing a pink wig, pink fluffy coat and black heels. One more step will see him illuminated by spotlight. He has been on a journey of bravery to get here, and he is almost ready to show himself to the world in bold colours … Can he emerge as The Black Flamingo? WINNER OF THE STONEWALL BOOK AWARD

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDALSHORTLISTED FOR THE JHALAK BOOK PRIZE*The paperback edition has beautiful gold foil added to the striking cover design*