Cows Can’t Jump by Philip Bowne

Author Bio

Phil is an award-winning writer who has worked across a wide range of genres and formats. His debut novel Cows Can’t Jump was published in 2020 with Neem Tree Press. It won the Spotlight First Novel Prize and was shortlisted for The Guardian’s ‘Not the Booker’ Prize and The People’s Book Prize. He currently works as the Head of Books for The Wombles.

Genre: Humorous, YA, Adventure

Synopsis: Winner of the Spotlight First Novel prize, Philip Bowne's debut novel is an explosive coming-of-age odyssey. 18-year-old Billy is desperate to leave home. He's working the ultimate dead-end job as a grave-digger. His Grandad's engaged to a woman half his age, his Dad's become obsessed with boxing, and his Mum's certainly having an affair. Everything is changing, and Billy hates it.

Author website: https://philipbowne.com