Description
A Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week.
"An epically exciting, utterly unique debut. Not to be missed." - William Hussey, author of Broken Hearts & Zombie Parts
Sometimes, emotions can be a little too powerful...
Seventeen-year-old Steven has a big problem... Whenever he feels intense emotions, weird things happen. Like when he kissed a boy for the first time, and the boy's head literally exploded.
Fleeing to the miserable town of Grunsby-on-Sea, Steven is determined to not hurt anyone else - but he doesn't count on his best friend Freya, her boyfriend Marcus and American friend Troy following him. And when agents from the mysterious DEMA organisation show up talking about "neutralisation", Steven realises that Grunsby-on-Sea might not be the safe haven he'd hoped for...
The first in a wholesome queer YA fantasy trilogy packed with magic, loveable characters and big plot twists from debut author DAVID FENNE. Perfect for fans of TJ Klune, Rainbow Rowell and Adam Silvera.
"The fantasy drama of dreams. " - Lauren James, author of The Quiet at the End of the World
(OVEREMOTIONAL by David Fenne was a Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week on 16/07/23)
Whatever emotion Steven Percival experiences manifests as magical powers, with consequences ranging from the disastrous to the hilarious. When a mysterious secret agency starts hunting him down, Steven and his friends must fight back - and get him a boyfriend, of course.
About the Author
David Fenne is an author, actor and improv comedian. Originally from a small village in coastal Dorset, he went to London in 2012 for drama school (studying American Theatre Arts at Rose Bruford College). He also trained abroad for half a year at Syracuse University, NY, an experience that inspired a lot of the transatlantic humour in his writing. Currently, he works as a scriptwriter for an e-learning platform and runs long-form improv theatre company Pinch Punch. From improvised musical pantos to a sell-out Agatha Christie-style improvised whodunnit, he's entertained audiences the length and breadth of the UK (in many a wig and outrageous accent).
Reviews
An epically exciting, utterly unique debut. Not to be missed. * William Hussey, author of Broken Hearts & Zombie Parts *
The fantasy drama of dreams. * Lauren James, author of The Quiet at the End of the World *
A wonderful, queer action novel. * Alexis Caught, author of Queer Up: An Uplifting Guide to LGBTQ+ Love, Life and Mental Health *
"Zany and heartwarming" * The Irish Times *
Book Information
ISBN 9781785304729
Author David Fenne
Format Paperback
Page Count 352
Imprint Ink Road
Publisher Bonnier Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 258g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 20mm
