Gut Feelings

by C.G. Moore

At school, I learned that words,
More than weapons,
Could destroy bodies,
Could break hearts
More than fists or fury.

This is the story of Chris, what happened to him at age eleven and how that would change the rest of his life. A life-affirming and powerful coming of age verse novel that shines a light on chronic illness, who we are and how we live.

Familial adenomatous polyposis
fa mIljal aedI na matas p la pousIs noun

An inherited disorder characterised by the rapid growth of small, pre-cancerous polyps in the large intestines.

'A raw and powerful exploration of chronic illness. Moore's writing is so emotional and immersive - I couldn't put this book down!' ALICE OSEMAN (author of Heartstopper and Loveless)

'GUT FEELINGS is a deeply moving YA novel in verse about medical intervention and family dynamics. With every page you turn, you’ll be gripped by the story and blown away by the page design.' DEAN ATTA (author of The Black Flamingo)

Genres: Queer, Young Adult, Poetry

400 pages, Paperback

Published January 7, 2021