My Dad Is Definitely Not a Crime Lord

Finn's family shows up at their new home, and no one is happy about it. They are living under witness protection now that Dad, a powerful gangster, has turned Queen's evidence. Now they are expected to live in a cramped flat in a rundown council estate they are fish out of water, having got used to the privileges and wealth that had come with Dad's job. And Dad's current moods and bad temper aren't helping matters one bit.

Klappentext

Damian's new friend wants him to be a hero. But what does that really mean? Damian's family are living under witness protection now that his dad, a once powerful gangster, has turned Queen's evidence.

They've been moved to a cramped flat in a run-down council estate, and they've all had to take on new names. Then Damian - sorry, Finn - meets costumed superhero Star Kid, who wants Finn to join his mission to keep the estate safe from criminals.

Soon Finn is forced to ask himself: who is he, really?

• A funny, heartfelt novel about friendship and family - and where the limits are for both.
• Ben Davis' new book, My Brilliant Plan to Fix Everything is coming June 2023

• From the creator of The Soup Movement

  PRAISE FOR MY DAD IS DEFINITELY NOT A CRIME LORD

  "In a novel filled with heart and humour, told in the first person, Damian discovers what it means to be a hero. There is a depth to the story which explores themes of masculinity, family and self-awareness with a light touch." - Just Imagine

  "Such fun and great read. I read this book in under a day and even skipped playing Uno with my friends so that i could finish reading the book." - enelligan, age 6, TOPPSTA

  Zusammenfassung
  Damian's dad has turned Queen's evidence and the family have moved to a cramped flat in a run-down council estate. So when Damian - sorry, FINN - meets costumed superhero Star Kid, who is on a mission to help free the estate from a local gangster's rule, Damian is forced to ask himself: who is he really, and what does it really mean to be a hero?