
The Five
Elgan Rhys(Editor)
Firefly Press Ltd
Published on 7. August 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-1-917718-00-4 (ISBN)
Description
The Five follows a year in the interconnected lives of five very different teenagers who forge a singular bond at their secondary school in north-west Wales. As they navigate the joys and tribulations of what makes them different as individuals, their newfound community is both tested and strengthened. This boldly original and tender-hearted young adult novel is adapted by Mared Roberts from the multi-award-winning Welsh-language series Y Pump, which was co-created in an innovative authorship process.
Reviews / Votes
'Beautifully written, thought-provoking and relatable, you will remember this book, this place and the people who live and breathe inside it.' -- Bryony Pearce 'A brilliant range of characters and voices! Edgy and sometimes humourous, it takes on life's challenges head on. Heartwarming depictions of relationships, what it's like to be different and how the power of friendship overcomes all obstacles. I loved it, obvs!' -- Patience Agbabi 'I read The Five and was impressed by its beauty and energy. I felt it was without illusions, yet not disillusioned. A testament indeed to love, hope and the resilience of the human spirit. Loved it!' -- Zillah Bethell 'Groundbreaking, heartbreaking and heart mending. Get this on your TBR list. These voices are vibrant and innovative- a new generation of talent' -- Caryl LewisMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cardiff
United Kingdom
Target group
Young adult
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 128 mm
Width: 198 mm
Thickness: 40 mm
Weight
292 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-917718-00-4 (9781917718004)
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Persons
Edited by Elgan Rhys, translated by Mared Roberts, with an introduction by Manon Steffan Ross. Authors and co-authors: Tim - Elgan Rhys, Tomos Jones; Tami - Mared Roberts, Ceri-Anne Gatehouse; Aniq - Marged Elen Wiliam, Mahum Umer; Robyn Iestyn Tyne, Leo Drayton; Cat Megan Angharad Hunter, Maisie Awen