Jonathan Trigell, Boy A (2004)

Boy A is a novel written by Jonathan Trigell and first published by Serpent's Tail in 2004. It is the story of child criminal Jack Burridge and the struggles he experiences once released into society as an adult.

Awards

• 2004-John Llewellyn Rhys Prize
• 2004/5-Waverton Good Read Award
• 2008-Book to Talk About

Adaptation

• A 2007 UK film. Directed by John Crowley. Written by Jonathan Trigell (novel), Mark O'Rowe (screenplay). Starring Andrew Garfield as Jack Burridge, Peter Mullan as Terry, and Siobhan Finneran as Kelly. imdb article

Links

• The Guardian, "Prize with record of talent spotting names its choice", John Ezard, Friday December 2 2005