New novel Out of Towners published 23/05/2011

Published by Five Leaves 2011

'Entertaining and unputdownable'
Peters Bookselling Services
Book of the Week, June 22 2011

'It's the details that make Out of Towners special. It's only his second book, but already it's clear that Dan Tunstall is a name to watch'
Sam Enthoven

'Well done to Dan for recreating a slice of teenage life so faithfully'
The Couch Potato August 2011

'Tunstall’s characters are vividly drawn…action aplenty'
Leicester Mercury July 2011

'Captures the speech and thoughts of the 16-year-old protagonists with that solid gold ring of authenticity'
Left Lion Magazine September 2011

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Published by A & C Black 2011

Seconds Out is a short book, published as part of A & C Black’s “Wired Up” range

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Published by Five Leaves 2009

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRANFORD BOASE AWARD 2010

'A modern, gritty and thrilling morality tale about belonging and loyalty. Brilliantly captures teenage life'
Lovereading June 2010

'Written in a no-nonsense, authentic style, this debut from a Leicester City fan pulls no punches'
Leicester Library Services Autumn 2009

'A compelling debut YA novel…original, well-written and hugely thought-provoking'
WriteAway January 2010

'The adrenaline steams off the pages'
Damian Kelleher

'It’s easy to see why this book has been nominated for awards…bang up-to-date…a startling insight into the lives of some of today’s young people'
Carousel March 2011

'An outstanding book. On a par with Keeper by Mal Peet as one of the great football novels for kids'
Tom Palmer

'…Ten times better than the usual teenage crap. It’s about the lifestyle that wannabes like The Streets and Guy Ritchie can only dream about'
Bali Rai (UnArranged Marriage, The Crew, Rani and Sukh)

‘The novel captures small town teenage life with conviction. Older readers who enjoy Pete Johnson and Bali Rai will read this book with the same enthusiasm’
The School Librarian Autumn 2009

‘Dan Tunstall’s first novel is violent, frank and really well grounded. It’s completely convincing. Not for the fainthearted’
The Book Doctor, Leicester Link Autumn 2009

‘For once the words ‘gritty’ and ‘real’ are not wasted…There is no ‘happy ever after’ in this story, so if you like escapism, don’t go near this book. If however you want to read about other people’s lives, enjoy exciting plot lines and a gripping story, then this is for you’
Armadillo Magazine Autumn 2009

‘Very much in the same style as Melvin Burgess, Big and Clever is a modern morality tale about loyalty and belonging, which cleverly sidesteps any clumsy moralising…a genuine insight into the strength of the bonds and sense of purpose born from the seemingly aimless tribalism of hooliganism’
CHIMP Magazine, Manchester Sept/Oct 2009

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Published by Walker Books 2011

Ten stories from the best Young Adult writers around - and me!

 

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