Barry Squires, Full Tilt takes readers on a romp through the streets of St. John`s and into the Squires household, a place where tragedy strikes but love prevails. Derry Girls meets Billy Elliot with an East coast twist. It`s 1995. When the Full Tilt Dancers give an inspiring performance at the opening of the new bingo hall, twelve-year-old Finbar (Barry) Squires wants desperately to join the troupe. Led by Father O`Flaherty, the Full Tilt Irish Step Dancers are the most sought-after act in St. John`s, Newfoundland (closely followed by popular bagpiper, Alfie Bragg and his Agony Bag). Having watched Riverdance twice, Barry figures he`ll nail the audition. And good thing too -- it`d be nice to be known for something other than the port wine stain on his cheek. With questionable talent and an unpredictable temper, Barry`s journey to stardom is jeopardized by his parents` refusal to take his dreams seriously. Thankfully, Barry has the support of a lively cast of characters: his ever-present grandmother, Nanny Squires; his adorable baby brother, Gord; an old British rocker named Uneven Steven; a group of geriatrics from the One Step Closer to God Nursing Home; and Saibal, a friend with whom Barry gets up to no good. Told with humor and a healthy dose of irreverence, Barry Squires, Full Tilt is the latest novel by Heather Smith, the award-winning author of The Agony of Bun O`Keefe and Chicken Girl.
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Barry Squires, Full Tilt takes readers on a romp through the streets of St. John`s and into the Squires household, a place where tragedy strikes but love prevails. Derry Girls meets Billy Elliot with