Jampacked with hilarious wordplay and laugh-out-loud funny one-liners, this sparkling YA treat follows wannabe rap star Shaun whose life becomes a living nightmare after his livestream practice goes epically wrong.
Shortlisted for the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing 2024
Shortlisted for the Jhalak Children's & Young Adult Prize 2024
'Yeah they call me Growls, I'm like a tiger on the prowl.King of jungles so you better take a bow. King of concrete so you better say it loud!'
Shaun (aka MC Growls) is ready to drop his best bars and smash the competition at Raptology. That way, he's convinced Tanisha, his crush, will finally give him a chance.
But when a livestream practice goes epically wrong, Growls's dirty laundry is literally exposed. He's finally achieved his dreams of going viral - not in the good way.
Now Tanisha won't look at him, he's the joke of the school and there's no way he can show his face at the competition. Will he ever catch a break?
Then a new girl on the block appears who might be just the friend Growls needs. Especially when she points out that Raptology could be the answer to his problems after all. . .
STEP UP TO THE MIC! It's MC Growls and he's ready for this. He's steady for this. It's comeback season and they call him comeback king for a reason.
Publisher: Hot Key Books
ISBN: 9781471413223
Number of pages: 272
Weight: 202 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 16 mm
Crammed with outrageously hilarious wordplay, Lessore's exuberant debut for 12+ is a southeast London celebration of teen awkwardness, creativity and silly joy. - The Guardian
Funny, original and heart-warming. - The Times
Raw, real, fun and bold; I loved every word. This blazing debut is both laugh-out-loud and intensely moving. - Polly Ho-Yen, author of BOY IN THE TOWER
There are funny books, there are comical books, and then there's Steady For This. To say it was a joy is an understatement. Nathanael has created such a glow of happiness by brilliantly combining the awkwardness of teen life with a barrage of hilarious and heartfelt moments. Nathanael is a much needed fresh, funny and authentic voice. A true star in the making. Steady For This would make the most reluctant of readers fall in love with books. Everyone needs MC Growls in their life. - J. P. Rose, author of THE HAUNTING OF TYRESE WALKER
Hilarious and heartwarming, it's impossible not to love Growls and his raw, uplifting way of seeing the world. Deftly written and an incredible debut, STEADY FOR THIS is pure joy and laughter. - Beth Reekles, author of THE KISSING BOOTH
Steady for This is perfect to share with teenagers who are looking for a vibrant, new read. - Just Imagine
Shaun Thompson who also goes by the name MC Growls is trying his best to impress the gorgeous Tanisha at school rapping, acting cool, trying to take her for dates and he thinks the icing on the cake will be to win the... More
I wasn’t sure when I started this whether I would like it but decided to read it anyway and have to admit it did have me laughing in places. Shaun is 13 and he plans to become the next big Rapper calling himself MC... More
I absolutely loved every page of, this teen novel of the year, Steady For This. The story is more like are you ready for this! It’s such a funny tale!
Growls, comes from a poor family where his mother cut’s back on...
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