Boy A is the debut novel by Jonathan Trigell, which was first published in 2004. The book is the story of a child criminal released into society as an adult, taking its title from the court practice of concealing the identity of child defendants and child killers. Published by Serpent's Tail in English-speaking countries, the novel was translated into French as Jeux d'Enfants and published by Gallimard; it has also been translated into Chinese, Russian, Dutch and Spanish. It won the 2004 John Llewellyn Rhys Prize and the 2005 Waverton Good Read Award. On World Book Day (UK) 2008, Boy A was voted the most discussion-worthy novel by a living writer in the Spread The Word poll. The book was adapted into a BAFTA Award-winning TV movie that was released theatrically in some areas.
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Boy A was adapted into a 2007 film.
Boy A2007 · film · 106 min · dir. John Crowley · IMDb ↗Freed after a lengthy term in a juvenile detention center, convicted child killer Jack Burridge finds work as a deliveryman and begins dating co-worker Michelle. While out on the road one day, Jack notices a distressed child, and, after reuniting the girl with her family, becomes a local celebrity. But when a local newspaper unearths his past, Jack must cope with the anger of citizens who fear for the safety of their children.
