Malcolm Duffy

  • 5 stars across 5 books

 Malcolm Duffy is a Geordie born and bred. His first novel,  Me Mam. Me Dad. Me.  , was inspired by his time at Comic Relief, visiting projects that support women and children who have suffered as a result of domestic abuse. It was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Prize 2019, longlisted for the Branford Boase Award, selected for World Book Night, nominated for the 2019 Carnegie Medal, and a host of other prizes.  malcolmduffy.com  @malcolmduffyUK

 
5th April 2018

Me Mam. Me Dad. Me.

WINNER SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD 2019, YA CATEGORY. WINNER REDBRIDGE CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD 2019. SHORTLISTED WA... MoreMe Mam. Me Dad. Me.

(9 reviews) Review
2nd February 2023

Read Between the Lies

Two very different boys, one new family, a shared struggle and a big secret.Tommy is talented, cool, a young offender, a... MoreRead Between the Lies

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6th February 2020

Sofa Surfer

'A story with great heart, and wisdom, which shows the healing power of true friendship' Ele Fountain, author of Boy 87.... MoreSofa Surfer

(7 reviews) Review
1st February 2024

Seven Million Sunflowers

WINNER OF THE FCBG CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD 2025, OLDER READERS' CATEGORYEscaping war is only half the battle as the Kovale... MoreSeven Million Sunflowers

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9th April 2026

Dead Straight Line

Two unlikely worlds collide as prize-winning Malcolm Duffy explores the life-changing repercussions of a single action i... MoreDead Straight Line

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