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This is the official site of Nicky Singer, whose books for children and young adults include the Blue Peter Award winning novel Feather Boy which was dramatised by the BBC and went on to win a BAFTA for Best Children’s Drama.
In Feather Boy the central character, Robert, finally wakes up to the fact that he doesn’t have to accept other people’s descriptions of himself, he can actually open his mouth and talk from the inside of his own soul. I guess that’s a little like what I’m doing here.
So – hello and welcome.
On my website you can have a look at my books or even (I like you already) buy one in the Shop. You can check out my work for Theatre, Film & Opera, take part in the Q&A, dip into my private life (well, only a bit, in About), or you can just do your own thing. Mainly I’m in favour of doing one’s own thing but there isn’t a link for that. Enjoy.
MOST RECENT BOOK – Nicky’s powerful new novel. Knight Crew. For pictures from the operatic version check out the Theatre, Film & Opera page.
‘A story for this generation . . . written with love passion and intelligence.’ Benjamin Zephaniah
What the Papers Say
‘Cleverly and economically written, this witty, observant and moving book is a comic and contemporary drama about courage, love, memory and the power of stories.’ The Sunday Times on Feather Boy
‘Singer’s simple, lyrical prose deals deftly with themes of origin and loss, of denial and acceptance, of love and hate.’ The Observer on Doll
‘The sheer imaginative audacity of The Innocent’s Story propels it beyond anything expected.’ Julia Eccleshare
‘Compelling and absorbing, this story underlines what a versatile, remarkable writer is Nicky Singer.’ Carousel on GemX
‘A story for this generation . . . written with love, passion and intelligence.’ Benjamin Zephaniah on Knight Crew