"Touching and compelling to the end. It has sweetness and comedy, despite the gravity of its theme. And it is a lesson in standing up for yourself and others and finding the people who deserve your trust''" -- The Sunday Times, Book of the Week "A glorious, soaring voice telling an important story. Made me guts feel funny, like I was on a rollercoaster" --Joanna Nadin, author of Joe All Alone "An assured debut. Danny''s honest distinctive voice brings humour and hope''" -- The Bookseller "It''s an intriguing premise and one that Duffy, whose work as creative director at Comic Relief inspired and informed this novel, handles with aplomb" --Claire Hennessy, Irish Times "5* A powerful story of filial love when domestic violence gets in the way. An unforgettable central character and a truthful ending make for a truly impactful read" --Jill Murphy, The Bookbag "I really loved Danny, I loved his Geordie voice, I loved his endearing relationship with his girlfriend Amy. Although this is a story that deals with domestic violence there are some moments that are really funny in it. A heavy topic dealt with a relatively light touch which is really important''" --Karen Gregory, Down the Rabbit Hole "A memorable and touching read" -- South Wales Evening Post "Never once does the authenticity of the narration waver.

The immediacy of the text is potent'' 5 stars''" -- Books for Keeps "By turns humorous and heartbreaking" -- Your Elmbridge. "It''s hard to think of a work I''ve read for young people in recent times that has so much heart and humour, yet manages to explore such darkness. I heartily recommend this for all teens''" -- Herald, Books of the Year. "For pitch-perfect teenage voices, you can''t go wrong with Malcolm Duffy''s Me Mam. Me Dad. Me. " -- Irish Times, Books of the Year "Stories like Danny''s are important. Duffy explores the themes of domestic violence, isolation, and growing up with sensitivity, energy and heart" -- Armadillo Amy.

Although this is a story that deals with domestic violence there are some moments that are really funny in it. A heavy topic dealt with a relatively light touch which is really important''" --Karen Gregory, Down the Rabbit Hole "A memorable and touching read" -- South Wales Evening Post "Never once does the authenticity of the narration waver. The immediacy of the text is potent'' 5 stars''" -- Books for Keeps "By turns humorous and heartbreaking" -- Your Elmbridge. "It''s hard to think of a work I''ve read for young people in recent times that has so much heart and humour, yet manages to explore such darkness. I heartily recommend this for all teens''" -- Herald, Books of the Year. "For pitch-perfect teenage voices, you can''t go wrong with Malcolm Duffy''s Me Mam. Me Dad. Me.

" -- Irish Times, Books of the Year "Stories like Danny''s are important. Duffy explores the themes of domestic violence, isolation, and growing up with sensitivity, energy and heart" -- "A memorable and touching read" -- South Wales Evening Post "Never once does the authenticity of the narration waver. The immediacy of the text is potent'' 5 stars''" -- Books for Keeps "By turns humorous and heartbreaking" -- Your Elmbridge. "It''s hard to think of a work I''ve read for young people in recent times that has so much heart and humour, yet manages to explore such darkness. I heartily recommend this for all teens''" -- Herald, Books of the Year. "For pitch-perfect teenage voices, you can''t go wrong with Malcolm Duffy''s Me Mam. Me Dad. Me.

" -- Irish Times, Books of the Year "Stories like Danny''s are important. Duffy explores the themes of domestic violence, isolation, and growing up with sensitivity, energy and heart" -- Armadillo Amy. Although this is a story that deals with domestic violence there are some moments that are really funny in it. A heavy topic dealt with a relatively light touch which is really important''" --Karen Gregory, Down the Rabbit Hole "A memorable and touching read" -- South Wales Evening Post "Never once does the authenticity of the narration waver. The immediacy of the text is potent'' 5 stars''" -- Books for Keeps "By turns humorous and heartbreaking" -- Your Elmbridge. "It''s hard to think of a work I''ve read for young people in recent times that has so much heart and humour, yet manages to explore such darkness. I heartily recommend this for all teens''" -- Herald, Books of the Year. "For pitch-perfect teenage voices, you can''t go wrong with Malcolm Duffy''s Me Mam.

Me Dad. Me. " -- Irish Times, Books of the Year "Stories like Danny''s are important. Duffy explores the themes of domestic violence, isolation, and growing up with sensitivity, energy and heart" --ArmadilloAmy. Although this is a story that deals with domestic violence there are some moments that are really funny in it. A heavy topic dealt with a relatively light touch which is really important''" --Karen Gregory, Down the Rabbit Hole "A memorable and touching read" -- South Wales Evening Post "Never once does the authenticity of the narration waver. The immediacy of the text is potent'' 5 stars''" -- Books for Keeps "By turns humorous and heartbreaking" -- Your Elmbridge. "It''s hard to think of a work I''ve read for young people in recent times that has so much heart and humour, yet manages to explore such darkness.

I heartily recommend this for all teens''" -- Herald, Books of the Year. "For pitch-perfect teenage voices, you can''t go wrong with Malcolm Duffy''s Me Mam. Me Dad. Me. " -- Irish Times, Books of the Year "Stories like Danny''s are important. Duffy explores the themes of domestic violence, isolation, and growing up with sensitivity, energy and heart" --Armadillonsitivity, energy and heart" -- Armadillo.