BOOK REVIEWS
OF ‘THE BABY AND FLY PIE’ 
“The writing has a racy momentum which hurtles this gripping blend of violence, tenderness and humour towards its dark, scary conclusion.” Guardian
“A Dickens of the future.” Michael Rosen, BBC
“A compelling adventure story and a tribute to the human spirit.” The Times
“Grim realism mingles with lyrical sensitivity in Burgess’s nail-biting drama which deserves to be a classic.” Times Educational Supplement
“A very skilled storyteller… this writer involves the reader, plays havoc with the emotions and is certainly not about easy endings.” Wendy Cooling, Books For Keeps
“An intricate, moving tale, as good on character as on plot detail.” Observer
“One of the most powerful books I’ve read.” Paula Danziger, BBC Treasure Islands
“A writer of the highest quality with exceptional powers of insight.” Sunday Times
A GRIPPING, UNCOMPROMISING TOUR DE FORCE
“This is a stunning, intense, uncompromising novel; Burgess minces no words, softens no blows, and invents no happy endings. Yet within a story of loss and tragedy, Burgess weaves a vein of strangely uplifting goodness in unexpected beauties, love, warmth, humour, resilience and courage. A read that will grip you from beginning to end.”
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