At school, I learned that words, More than weapons, Could destroy bodies, Could break hearts More than fists or fury. This is the story of Chris, what happened to him at age eleven and how that would change the rest of his life. A life-affirming and powerful coming of age verse novel that shines a light on chronic illness, who we are and how we live. AGES: 14 plus AUTHOR: As an amateur baker and travel enthusiast, Chris loves cooking up a storm and exploring new places. He brings these skills to his writing concocting fiendish scenarios and exploring fictional worlds. Chris is passionate about teaching and currently lectures on the MA in Publishing programme at the University of Central Lancashire. He has designed and delivered workshops that have spanned themes including building a social media audience, editing and blogging. He is available to deliver creative writing workshops and for writing residencies as he is an ardent believer in giving back to budding writers. When he is not working on the twists and turns of a story, or developing creative campaigns, Chris loves to go hiking and enjoys spending time with his Jack Russell, Ruby.