the double life of
ted amos
winner – james reckitt hull children’s book awards 2025
selected for booktrust bookbuzz 2025
Edward Amos has always wanted to be a popular kid, but (due to an embarrassing incident that will not be named) he finds it harder than ever to fit in.
But when his parents split up, his whole life changes. Although leaving his best friend Archie sucks, Edward is about to discover that staying with his dad might have its perks.
Because with a new start comes the chance to re-invent himself … But can Edward (now known as Ted) keep up the cool kid charade, or will his lies catch up with him?
A heart-warming and hilarious story about a boy who wants to fit in, the friends he meets along the way, and one NASTY BLOWSE…
“As with all of Simon James Green’s novels, there are excellent life messages woven throughout the hilarious, very readable narrative. This life-affirming story is about working out who you are, and also shows the importance of being yourself, despite the haters. ”