Based on the screenplay of the renowned film and musical – a story of a young boy trying to dance his way into the future …

‘A writer of the highest quality with exceptional powers of insight.’ SUNDAY TIMES

‘ … the novel stands alone as a compelling and moving story, but also complementd the film and will enhance it for those who have already seen it.’ OBSERVER

Billy Elliot is growing up in a struggling coal-mining town in Yorkshire. His father wants him to learn to box, like he did, but Billy has other ideas. Encouraged in secret by a local teacher, he’s determined to dance his way to a different future …

• A wonderful new edition of Melvin Burgess’s acclaimed novel, reissued to celebrate Chicken House’s 20th anniversary.
• Based on the motion picture screenplay of thr worldwide successful film and stage musical, written by Lee Hall.