The Boy Who Changed His World

Friendship can heal the deepest wounds, but what if those wounds are opened again?

In the seaside town of Whitstable, England, two outsiders forge an unlikely bond. Callum, a teenage boy tormented by bullying and self-doubt, meets Potts, a reclusive World War II veteran with a troubled past.

A friendship between them grows; Potts encourages Callum to face life and go for what he wants and maybe even the girl, Lucy, at school he has a crush on.

However, it is not just Callum with troubles to overcome, Potts faces his own demons. Their journey takes them to dark places they never wanted to visit, including murder.

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The Boy Who Changed His World is a captivating novel set in 1978, amid the punk rock revolution,  that delves deep into the complexities of life and poses thought-provoking questions. Callum is a teenager navigating the challenging terrain of his home life, where the presence of his stepfather, Jim, has turned what was once a happy family into a living nightmare, exploring themes of domestic abuse and bullying that impact both Callum and his mother, Rachel.

A chance meeting with Potts changes life for Callum. He begins to see the world's brighter side, reigniting his optimism and self-confidence and even his friendship with Lucy, a girl at school he has always liked, starts to grow.

However, Potts carries his own hidden scars from a past he has long tried to forget—the haunting memories of his service in the African desert during WWII. As the two worlds collide, the novel explores themes of redemption, the fight for justice, and the enduring importance of friends and family.