The Boy in the Smoke

Maureen Johnson — 2014

A SHADES OF LONDON exclusive World Book Day storyOn a cold night, Stephen Dene went to the Eton boathouse to perform a desperate act. But someone stopped him along the way, sending his life in a new and decidedly strange direction--leading him to London, to two new friends, and to a world of shadows and mystery.

Reviews

esme villanueva@esmevillanueva

Jan 27, 2024

brb currently sobbing

maya <3@lonelyberry

Feb 24, 2022

*alexa play daddy issues by the neighborhood* i wanted to punt stephen’s parents & especially his dad every time he opened his mouth. i understand that stephen was 13 but when he didn’t bother defending his sister in the apartment i was FURIOUS! after everything she’s done for you, she threw her future away just to take care of you, you didn’t bother saying thank you? you didn’t bother defending her and standing up to your dad? oml and when the dad threatened to punch stephen i threw this book against my wall but besides that, it’s a very sad insight into stephen’s life :(

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petit-chocobo@petit-chocobo

Dec 8, 2021

Just so you know, you can read this book for free here http://www.wattpad.com/story/21641775... :)

Анастасия Розова@rozova_n

Nov 18, 2021

I know, it's a very high rating for a novel, but I loved it. We got to see more Stephen, got the story of his... accident. And Peter, oh, Peter! I liked the last bit so very much. Happy I decided to read it right after the first book, cause my memories of the characters are still very fresh. I even got a little emotional at the end. It's a nice novella and if you liked the first book/or you didn't/or you haven't read it yet... Read this one.