Nathanael Lessore w as born in Camberw ell, South East London, as one of eight
children to French and Madagascan parents. Although he has spent most of his life
in Peckham, Nathanael has also lived in Paris, Strasbourg and Singapore. Nathanael
became a marketing executive after graduating from the University of East London,
believing at the time that a Creative W riting degree destined him for a career in
marketing. Nathanael can run 100 metres in under 10 minutes and has trouble
finding sunglasses that frame his face properly. He is the author of STEADY FOR
THIS and KING OF NOTHING, teen novels that allow him to show life in South East
London as the funny, w arm, adventurous w orld that w asn't alw ays represented as
such w hen he w as a child.
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ANTON AND HIS FRIENDS ARE THE KINGS OF YEAR 9.
They’re used to ruling the school and Anton wears the crown. The other kids run away when he’s about but that’s the way he wants it – he’s got a reputation to live up to after all.
So when he gets into serious trouble at school, he doesn’t really care, but his mum most definitely does. She decides it’s time for Anton to make some new friends and join the Happy Campers, a local activity group. Anton would quite literally rather do anything else, especially when he finds out Matthew, the biggest loser in school, is also a member.
But after Matthew unexpectedly saves Anton’s life, Anton figures maybe this kid is worth a shot. Teaching him some game is the least Anton can do to repay the debt.
As the boys strike up an unlikely friendship, Anton finds himself questioning everything he thought was important. Does he want ruling the school to be his crowning glory or should he set his sights on better things?
