Book Signing by Debbie Roxburgh

We were delighted to welcome local author, Debbie Roxburgh, to Teasel & Skylark at the end of September and she signed copies of her new novel for teens and older children, FlyBoy.

Read more about the book below and get a signed copy of the paperback in the shop while stocks last.

“15 year olds Jude Chalk and Eddie Bree have been best friends since pre-school. Both are huge Star Wars fans and share a love of running.  When Eddie is given a terminal cancer diagnosis, he hands Jude his bucket list. Mission no.1 of 10, is to ask a girl out. Jude is horrified, terrified even, but does not want to let his best friend down. He gathers his courage and asks a new girl to the school,Tiggy Potts, on a date and is surprised to discover there’s a spark between them.

But Tiggy has a secret that leaves Jude facing a difficult choice. Does he alert social services and risk losing her? Or does he pretend everything is fine? Meanwhile he is faced with Eddie’s final mission - a bungee jump. Terrified of heights, Jude overcomes his fears and leaps out over the river Tees. As he hurtles towards the water, hesuddenly understands what the bucket list is all about. Eddie Bree is gifting him experiencesthat will carry him through the dark days ahead.”