Beast
Ally Kennen
Dec 2006 · Bolinda · Narrated by Jerome Pride
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In the caged depths of an urban reservoir lives a monstrous creature. Its existence is unknown to anyone except the teenage boy who feeds it. Six years ago it was a vicious little baby, now it has grown enormous, and its rusting pen can't hold it much longer. Stephen has kept the Beast a secret against all the odds. He's got other painful secrets - like why he never sees his mother, or mentions his brother Selby, and wishes his father was dead. Stephen's life in foster care, always bad, is getting worse, and he's not a boy who plays by the rules. But his extraordinary efforts to free himself of the Beast make him a hero that readers will never forget. This thrilling teenage novel, which presents physical and psychological danger with masterful skill, and human relationships with warmth and wit, launches the career of an outstanding new writer.
About the author
Ally Kennen comes from a proud lineage of bare-knuckle boxers, country vicars and French aristocracy. Prior to becoming a writer she had worked as an archaeologist, a giant teddy bear and a professional singer and songwriter. Ally lives in Somerset with her husband, her daughter and two sons, four chickens and a curmudgeonly cat.
Jerome Pride is an actor and voice artist with over 30 years experience. He is the Director of the Sydney Theatre School, training young actors from around the world. He has narrated over 30 audiobooks, including titles by bestsellers Fiona McIntosh, Andrew O’Hagan and Anthony Hill.
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