Kick the Moon

This book will make you angry. This book will make you laugh. Muhammad writes with humour and empathy about friendship, belonging, toxic masculinity, maths and - best of all - comic geekery. Fabulous! – Patrice Lawrence, award-winning author of OrangeBoyA powerful novel that encapsulates the experiences of teenage boys with wit and heroism … Khan has created a book steeped in drama and empathy, as well as providing two iconic superheroes – Nikesh Shukla, author of Run Riot in the Guardian[Written] with humour and empathy * Independent *Khan’s empathy and wry humour, accentuated by a deft use of slang, make this authentic and relatable * Observer *

‘[An] ambitious, wryly funny, optimistic-against-the-odds novel’

* Times Literary Supplement *[A] sharply drawn snapshot of the exuberance, complexities and downright scariness of teenage life – Guardian - Indie Bookshop Week IssueThis is a book about racism, toxic masculinity, bullying and finding your voice. Khan’s gift for authentic characters and believable dialogue makes his writing sing – Fiona Noble, BooksellerAn exhilarating second novel. This high school drama deals with serious matters … but is also a celebration of friendship – Julia Donaldson, BookTrust books of the year 2019Despite tackling multiple, weighty concerns, this never feels laden down with issues but is a riveting read with an emphatic and believable central character. Strongly recommend. * Carousel *A resoundingly stark, thought-provoking novel with a heart that burns with hope and courage * LoveReading4Kids *[A] stunning follow-up to Khan’s excellent I Am Thunder [that] will cement his reputation as an author who can bring his characters vividly to life and talk intelligently about the pressures facing teens of all backgrounds. * crimereview.co.uk *A current and insightful read for teens with a reminder that any crisis can be overcome * South Wales Evening Post *An uplifting, empowering novel with hope at its heart – Observer Children’s Book of the Week, on I Am ThunderFunny and clever - a perspective long overdue in British fiction – Alex Wheatle, Guardian prize-winning author of Crongton Knights, on I Am ThunderThis assured, hopeful debut feels unprecedented and essential – Guardian, on I Am ThunderThis one is special … punches well above the weight of most debuts – The Times, on I Am ThunderOne of the most distinctive narrators I’ve read in ages – Fiona Noble, The Bookseller, on I Am Thunder