The Baby, Lisa Drakeford
The Baby, Lisa Drakeford
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The Baby

Author: Lisa Drakeford

Narrator: Anna Parker-Naples

Unabridged: 8 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/25/2016


Synopsis

Five friends, one life-changing party.When Olivia opens the bathroom door, the last thing she expects to see is her best friend, Nicola, giving birth on the floor. And to say that Nicola is shocked is an understatement. She's not ready to be a mother, and she needs Olivia's help. But Olivia has her own problems--specifically her bullying boyfriend, Jonty, and having to keep an eye on her younger sister, Alice. And then there's Nicola's friend Ben, who's struggling with secrets of his own...The Baby explores one cataclysmic event from five sides to create a brilliant, engaging, bittersweet drama about friendship and family that's perfect for fans of Jesse Andrews and Jandy Nelson.

Reviews

Goodreads review by jv

When I opened The Baby, I anticipated a quirky, mystery-comedic-misadventure of baby-sitting gone hilariously wrong. With a dash of adolescence adoration. I was grossly mistaken. Instead, I plunged into a pertinent plot involving important issues. The depth of this quickly captivating story, seeming......more

While I wasn't as emotionally invested in the characters as I'd have liked to have been, I did really enjoy the concepts it brought up. About teen pregnancy, being a parent, bullying, domestic violence, friendship. I liked it a lot. The Baby by Lisa Drakeford was an interesting read that covered lots......more


Quotes

Praise for The Baby:



"The novel bursts with drama, love, and friendship." --The Guardian (UK)



Long-listed for the Branford Boase Award



Nominated for the Carnegie Medal