Boys Don't Cry

Boys Don’t Cry was written by Malorie Blackman – the author who also wrote Noughts and Crosses. It was published in 2011 and is set in modern-day Britain.

Boys Don’t Cry focuses on the Bridgeman family. The main characters are Dante, his brother Adam and their father Tyler. Secondary characters include Collette, Veronica and Josh.

A theme is a big idea that can be found throughout the text. There are many themes to explore in Boys Don’t Cry, including: family, parenting, bravery and responsibility.

Boys Don't Cry by Malorie Blackman is a realist novel. This means it explores themes and social issues that are relevant today. It is written using a dual narrative structure.

For Eduqas, Boys Don’t Cry is examined in Section A, Component 2: Post 1914 Prose/Drama of your English Literature exam. This is a closed book exam.

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