Martyn Pig

Pages: 256
Published: 2002
Language: English

When Martyn Pig's alcoholic father dies, the fifteen-year-old sees an opportunity. Instead of reporting the death, he enlists his friend to help him hide the body, fearing a worse fate with his aunt. This decision plunges Martyn into a dark and dangerous situation.

Prose complexity: 7/10

Dark Tense Thought-Provoking Emotional

Morally Grey Coming of Age

Crime Literary Fiction Mystery Young Adult

Kevin Brooks

Kevin Brooks is an English author known for writing dark, realistic fiction for young adults. He first gained attention for Martyn Pig and later won the Carnegie Medal for The Bunker Diary. His books are recognized for their direct style and honest look at difficult subjects.