“A welcome return to one of London’s toughest estates in a wise, witty urban novella” – The Bookseller
“A novella as appallingly riveting as a car crash in slow motion … Wheatle’s characteristic invented slang is the perfect medium for this hilarious yet hard-hitting story” – Guardian
“Wheatle revisits his popular Crongton estate universe with Kerb-Stain Boys … a gripping and quick read for both reluctant and sophisticated readers” – The Irish Times
“This book is a blast of fresh air and will appeal to all types of teenagers, from the booky to absolute reluctants … as always with Alex Wheatle’s writing, there’s a core morality and exploring the real feelings of teenagers honestly” – BookTrust
“This wickedly sharp teen-noir novella ticks all the right boxes for an inspiring read for teens who feel trampled in the wake of this unforgiving world … a compelling, voice-driven narrative packed with action and humour from start to finish” – Common Space
