Jenny Downham

Jenny Downham

  • 5 stars across 9 books
Jenny Downham was an actress for many years before concentrating on her writing full-time. She lives in London with her two sons.

Her debut novel Before I Die was critically acclaimed and was shortlisted for the 2007 Guardian Award and the 2008 Lancashire Children's Book of the Year, nominated for the 2008 Carnegie Medal and the 2008 Booktrust Teenage Prize, and won the 2008 Branford Boase Award.
3rd October 2019

Furious Thing

Anger was something to believe in when the world let her down. Furious Thing roars with justifiable anger at an unfair ... MoreFurious Thing

(6 reviews) Review
2nd July 2015

Before I Die

Tessa has just a few months to live. So she compiles her bucket list, her To Do Before I Die list. Number one is sex.Re... MoreBefore I Die

(1 review) Review
13th March 2014

You Against Me

When Mikey's sister claims a boy assaulted her, his world begins to fall apart. When Ellie's brother is charged with the... MoreYou Against Me

(0 reviews) Review
29th April 2010

Before I Die

Tessa has just a few months to live. Fighting back against hospital visits, endless tests, drugs with excruciating side-... MoreBefore I Die

(0 reviews) Review
3rd September 2015

Unbecoming

Three women - three secrets - one heart-stopping story. Katie, seventeen, in love with someone whose identity she can't... MoreUnbecoming

(0 reviews) Review
30th August 2012

Now is Good (Also published as Before I Die)

Tessa has just a few months to live. Fighting back against hospital visits, endless tests and drugs with excruciating si... MoreNow is Good (Also published as Before I Die)

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3rd March 2008

Before I Die

Tessa has just a few months to live. Fighting back against hospital visits, endless tests, drugs with excruciating side-... MoreBefore I Die

(0 reviews) Review
3rd September 2015

Unbecoming

Three women - three secrets - one heart-stopping story.Katie, seventeen, in love with someone whose identity she can't r... MoreUnbecoming

(0 reviews) Review
2nd January 2025

Let the Light In

Leah and Charlie are handling their family's loss in very different ways. Their choices push them down difficult and per... MoreLet the Light In

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    I liked the complexity of the characters in this book and the way their relationships were explored. The story felt very real and believable... and so...

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    Furious Thing

    I didn’t really enjoy this book and I’m surprised because I thought I would. I see it a lot and I think it’s won quite a few prizes, and a few authors...