The Balaclava Boy

the long version

The Balaclava Boy is 'Jack the Giant Killer' for the 21st century. As well as frenetic action and the humour of everyday life, it tackles themes such as bullying and the ridiculousness of the tabloid media.'I can honestly say that I was so scared I thought my legs had fallen off with fear. That thing was just too close, too big and too repulsive. And as for the smell... I'm Jack - a farmer's son from Cornwall. Not one of those huge rich farms, just a small one. Me, my brother and sister always had to help – mucking out the cowsheds, getting in the hay – that kind of thing. I can be a bit of a dreamer sometimes; I'm into comic books, myths and legends, hero stuff and sci-fi. And of course Star Wars (I do a pretty good Lightsaber impression). Anyway, like a lot of things, the reality of what's happened to me was a whole lot different to the stories. I was tricked into it and next thing I know, there's a bloody great giant standing in front of me. That's when it all changed.' Jack the Giant Killer' for the 21st Century. As well as frenetic action and the humour of every-day life, The Balaclava Boy tackles themes such as bullying, the ridiculousness of the tabloid media and bad breath.