Frances Kay talks about Micka

Monday 2nd Aug 2010
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Watch a video of Frances Kay talking about her novel, Micka.

Read an interview with Frances on The View From Here website.

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colette
colette posted a comment
Monday 6th Dec 2010 02:18
I read "Micka" last September and couldn't put the book down for a moment. It is utterly compelling. With the sharpest of insight and understanding, Frances Kay gets inside the mind of two young boys, one of whom has the most heartbreaking upbringing, the other who makes the wrong choices. It brings the reader very close to the real experience of what it's like to grow up in an unloved, tragic, uncared for home. For this reason, it's a must-read for any adult who works with or cares for children in any capacity......ie everyone! A gripping read.

Colette
 
Mike Grady
Mike Grady replied
Monday 6th Dec 2010 02:24
Thanks Colette, we're glad you enjoyed the book! Mike - Picador.
 
Frances K
Frances K posted a comment
Tuesday 7th Dec 2010 10:05
Colette - your feedback hits the nail on the head and I hope that people working with children will feel this connection. I salute those foster parents, adoptive parents, social workers and children's homes houseparents who give their time and love to kids like Micka. If you would like to register a vote for MICKA, it's just been entered for the PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE, which calls for votes from readers. Here's a link: Fiction category: http://www.peoplesbookprize.com/section.php?id=6 Thanks! Frances.
 

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