Ziggy, Stardust and Me - by James Brandon

Ziggy, Stardust and Me is a heartfelt coming-of-age tale that follows the story of Jonathan Collins, a bullied and anxious teenager struggling with his sexuality in 1973.

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of life during this time, when homosexuality was still considered a mental illness, Jonathan finds solace in his imagination and his hero David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust.

When he meets Web, a fearless and unapologetic gay boy, Jonathan is drawn to him despite his own fears of being "fixed" once and for all.

Together, they navigate the rough terrain of their lives and learn to accept themselves as they are.

This poignant and timely novel heralds the arrival of a stunning new voice in YA literature and will leave readers in a puddle of emotions.