cover image MARTYN PIG

MARTYN PIG

Kevin Brooks, . . Scholastic/Push, $6.99 (240pp) ISBN 978-0-439-50752-3

In a starred review, PW called this novel about a boy who accidentally kills his slovenly and abusive alcoholic father (and decides not to call the authorities) "hard-boiled, wide eyed and laugh-aloud funny." Ages 10-up. (Apr.)