Against All Odds: World Book Day 2026 by Nathanael Lessore - Young Adult - Paperback

Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781471420009. Publisher: Hot Key Books. Age Range: 11-14. Overview:. Against All Odds: World Book Day 2026 is a laugh-out-loud teen comedy from award-winning author Nathanael Lessore. Noranto is a footballer, a hustler, and one of the boys - or so he thinks. When his teacher spots a secret talent for poetry, he must decide whether to hide his gift or risk being seen for who he really is. A pocket-sized, big-hearted World Book Day pick for readers aged 11 and up.. About the Book:. Noranto has his identity locked down: he owns the playground football game, runs a few hustles, and has big plans for his mum's surprise birthday party this weekend. Poetry, though? That's just something private - scribbled in his head, on the bus, between goals - not something a boy like him admits to. But when his teacher notices his talent and pushes him to enter a creative writing competition, Noranto must confront a side of himself he'd rather keep hidden. Told with the warmth and wit that make Lessore one of the most talked-about voices in contemporary YA fiction, this short, fast-paced novel packs genuine emotional weight into just over a hundred pages. It tackles masculinity, self-expression, and the fear of not fitting the mould, wrapped in laugh-out-loud humour and an authentic South East London voice. The story never loses its footing between hilarity and heart, showing how creativity can survive even when the world expects you to play a different part. This World Book Day 2026 title is designed to be devoured in a single sitting, making it a great gateway book for younger teens and a satisfying quick read for fans of the author.. Fast, funny World Book Day 2026 read from a multi-award-winning author.. Compact 112-page paperback, perfect for reluctant and younger teen readers.. Tackles masculinity, identity and self-expression with warmth and humour.. Authentic South East London voice praised across the YA fiction world.. Ideal gift