Five characters, ten authors, one brilliant YA novel of life, love and celebrating difference. SHORTLISTED for the YA BOOK PRIZE 26 Read for Empathy selected pick.
The Five follows a year in the interconnected lives of five teenagers who forge a singular bond at their secondary school in north-west Wales. As they navigate the joys and tribulations of what makes them different as individuals, their newfound community is both tested and strengthened. This boldly original and tender-hearted young adult novel is adapted by Mared Roberts from the multi-award-winning Welsh-language series Y Pump, which was co-created in an innovative authorship process.
With a foreword from Carnegie award-winning author Manon Steffan Ros. Walk into the world of the Five and find out about their messy, awkward, joyous lives, and the friendship which holds them together!
