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This Bright Life

By: Karen Campbell
Narrated by: Caroline Guthrie
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Gerard is 12. He hates his name, but loves flying round the streets of Glasgow on his bike, or mucking about with his gang, the Broncos. He’s a bright kid, but trouble seems to follow him. No one really knows what it’s like at home for Gerard; he’s used to carrying a lot on his small shoulders.

Gerard doesn’t always make good decisions. And on one April morning, in the blink of an eye, he makes a very bad one – one that will upend his whole world.

Now, he faces a bewildering stream of concerned adults clutching files, unfamiliar streets to navigate, a strange bed to sleep in, and the very real chance he won’t see his wee brother and sister again.

©2025 Karen Campbell (P)2025 Bolinda Publishing Genre Fiction Literary Fiction World Literature

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I loved Gerard's voice. He was a great character. His life was tough yet his insight was funny and poignant. Read it

Echos of Shuggie Bain

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I like Karen Campbell so was delighted she had a new book out.. Maybe I’m biased as a Glaswegian but it’s my favourite book in a long time from any author. It has teeth, it’s emotional and just really bittersweet.
I’d have given it six stars if I could ❤️
(And the narrator is pitch perfect)

Fantastically good

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