Golden Boy - A compelling, brave novel about coming to terms with being intersex

MAX WALKER - BLUE-EYED BOY OR GIRL NEXT DOOR?

''Terrific. A poignant, brave and important book. - S J WATSON

''A gripping read. Tarttelin is a natural storyteller'' MATT HAIG

''Tarttelin broaches the topic of intersexuality bravely, describes the crimes committed against Max intensely, and evokes his ensuing emotions poignantly. A highly praised new author'' WE LOVE THIS BOOK

To the outside world, Max Walker is a golden boy: a loving son and brother, the perfect student, captain of the football team and every girl''s dream boyfriend. But Max was born intersex - neither fully boy nor fully girl. Now something terrible has happened to him, the consequences of which have left him questioning his gender identity.

Can the people around him - his girlfriend, his classmates, his ambitious parents - accept him for who he is? Or will Max''s secret tear his world apart?