King of Rabbits

Paperback Published on: 10/03/2022
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Synopsis

CHOSEN AS BOOK OF THE MONTH BY AFRORI BOOKS
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'It's hard not to fall for the main character . . . you can see the car crash coming, but you can't look away' CLAIRE FULLER

'A brilliantly crafted story about class and race, and the failure of society to catch children who fall through the cracks' INDEPENDENT

Kai lives on a rural council estate in Somerset with his three older sisters, and his mum who is being led into an addiction by his troubled father. Kai adores three things: his dad, his friend Saffie and the school rabbit Flopsy - and is full of ambition to be the fastest runner in Middledown Primary. But Kai's natural optimism and energy collide with an adult world he doesn't understand. And when his life drifts towards an event that will change everything, will his love of nature and the wild rabbits in the woods provide him with the resilience he needs to overcome the odds?

'A heartfelt novel about poverty, race and trauma' GUARDIAN

'A brilliant debut; vivid and compelling' JENNI FAGAN

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Cornerstone
  • ISBN: 9781529156751
  • Number of pages: 336
  • Dimensions: 199 x 130 x 20 mm
  • Weight: 237g
  • Languages: English

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King of Rabbits
Fantastic debut!
This is a difficult read in regards to subject matter, but a riveting, joyful read as well. Dread lurks between the lines of every page, wonderful Kai and ... READ MORE
Kerry Mead
King of Rabbits
Uncomfortable yet compelling read
Thanks to Netgalley I received an ARC copy of this book. Kai lives in a mixed race, dysfunctional family on a council estate. They story is told in two pa... READ MORE
Jodi Lancaster
King of Rabbits
Compelling and emotional
This is an excellent read! I went through so many emotions, and yes, I cried. Written like a seasoned author, this is an excellent debut and I cannot wait ... READ MORE
Shannon Dorrington
King of Rabbits
Brilliant
It’s been a while since a book has gripped me as much as King of Rabbits. The story drew me in, so much so, that I almost felt I was an observer, sat in Ka... READ MORE
Kate Stanley
King of Rabbits
Compelling Tragedy of Rural Poverty
Kai loves Saffie. And rabbits. Will this be enough to prevail over the chaotic background of poverty and his parents' addiction? Set on a council estate ... READ MORE
Amanda Read
King of Rabbits
Breathtakingly in touch with love, friendship, heart rake and drug abuse & parenting
I fell totally in love with Kai straight away... his energy... the way it jumped from his much younger self to his adolescence self was perfectly timed... ... READ MORE
Carmel Coe
King of Rabbits
Amazing!
Highly recommended! Couldn’t put it down!
Shannon Matthews
King of Rabbits
Fantastic read
One of my favourite books. It's a beautifully written book with lots of heartbreak but some smiles along the way.
Anita sully
King of Rabbits
Effortless writing exploring the story of a young mixed-race boy in rural Somerset
Raw, gritty, and uncompromising, King of Rabbits charts the story of Kai and his siblings, growing up on a Somerset council estate within a troubled family... READ MORE
Grace Palmer
King of Rabbits
A harrowing account of the life of a young boy.
A harrowing account of the life of a young boy. I managed to read 9% of the book until I reached a point where I had to decide “Can I truly become investe... READ MORE
Elite Reviewing Group
King of Rabbits
A searing read
King of Rabbits is a bleak and compelling coming of age story everyone should read. Karla Neblett has created a wonderfully real character in Kai who we wa... READ MORE
Colette Hill
King of Rabbits
A tough but good read!
Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for the ARe-copy in exchange for this honest review. I found this a really hard-going read. Kai is a lovable charact... READ MORE
Melanie
King of Rabbits
Debut novelist delivers the goods
Thoroughly enjoyed Karla Neblett's triumphant debut novel. She writes in a way which is accessible and easy to read about very real and gritty subjects, we... READ MORE
Edward Davidson
King of Rabbits
Insightful and compelling
What a great skill to articulate the thoughts of a child in their own voice. The author has achieved this perfectly and created a wonderfully compelling re... READ MORE
Claire Hedley