Troubador Publishing Personal and Private Notebook of Kevin Jones (Age 15 ½)

England, 2026. The Jones family business is struggling with the aftermath of Brexit for which Kevins parents had voted. Ten years on, the familys views are still bitterly divided. Will Kevins school project help him sort the facts from the opinions? And lead him to what conclusions? Meanwhile Kevin faces personal challenges. Getting decent GCSE grades, for a start. And then? Will he go along with his dads wishes and join the family business? Or follow his own dream of a different future? His love life is a challenge too: his heart belongs, secretly, to his sisters best friend in France. Can he find the right words to tell her? In French?! On the sports field, Kevin is competing with Danny to become top scorer of the season, and their team is making surprising progress in the regional tournament. Could they really have a chance of winning? Danny and Kevins other close friends have their own, more serious, challenges to face in the form of racism, islamophobia and homophobia. Can they help each other to win through? Between hilarious accidents, high drama, emotional revelations, political arguments and insightful reflections, theres never a dull moment in Kevins company! Autorid: David C. Monkcom