My suggestion would be to get VERY close to the GB and try and disable the boom gun up close and then deal with the secondary weapons in turn. It uses somewhat conventional 75mm ammunition which it accelerates to ludicrous speed by both narrowing the barrel diameter and applying electromagnetic force to the ammunition once in the barrel. But James’s father seems uncomfortable about the plan, and a lot of other things – like any mention of Mr Hamilton, and James’s dancing, and how James talks about his new friend Joel. James can find relief with his beloved Nan, she's been having worrying falls , and James can't tell anyone, or she might be sent to a faraway care home.

I have a huge soft spot for Nan and how she brings joy to his life as well as Harriet, who is another that brings a cheeky presence whenever she appears due to her confidence and integrity. It has the same Boom Gun as the G-10, but also carries additional armaments in the form of a small laser, missiles, and a vibro-blade. Paul’s homophobic targeting of James is skilfully described with the smallest of actions carrying real menace and with scattergun impact.

I've been wanting to read this for ages as I follow the author on Twitter and have read such good reviews about it! Even though it deals with important and serious issues, it doesn’t feel like a depressing and sad book. Should you be unfortunate to be fighting the GB without the aid of cover you have to get a little extreme. Once the party was over, Lemons says he was scared to post pictures of his made-up self on social media.

It’s not something to fear or which will corrupt young people, it’s about learning to simply dance and spread more love than hate.It's nothing you could complain about, James thinks; he's tried to ask for help from a past teacher, but she didn't listen.

The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast.Mae James wastad wedi bod wrth ei fodd yn dawnsio gyda’i ffrind gorau Harriet ac yn canu i ganeuon Mariah Carey gyda’i nain.

Your previous titles include some wonderful, inclusive picture books but Glitter Boy is your first (and hopefully not last) middle grade book. Highly readable coming-of-age middle grade fiction starring 11-year-old James, creator of most extravagant dance routines, lifetime member of the Mariah Carey fan club and a staunch believer in staying fabulous.With its empowering message to young people, Glitter Boy is a delightful story that celebrates individuality and the power of love.