A Thousand Paper Cups

“You know we are simply serving to further embed unfair gay stereotypes, don’t you?”
“I know, but I’m gay, so I’m allowed,” Benjamin said, pressing down the fake handlebar moustache firmly. He pulled on the trucker cap with the rainbow motif on the front and donned his aviator glasses. “This is going to be fun. Moustache too much? Might be too much.”

The Lewis brothers are each making their way in the world, but when youngest brother Benjamin reveals he is gay, their father rejects him, cutting him from his will. How will the family navigate the stormy seas that result?

When young Hugo receives a poor report from his teacher, it serves as a catalyst for his father to intensify his brutal campaign against Hugo and his mum. Will they ever be safe?

Emma is a new teacher, doing her best for the kids in her class. When the principal increases the frequency of the parent–teacher interviews she must conduct, it’s enough to drive Emma to drink. Will she ever get better at this dreaded part of her job?

An engaging and amusing Kiwi tale, set against a backdrop of failed parent–teacher interactions and fashion crimes. Hilarious and heartbreaking in turn, ‘A Thousand Paper Cups’ explores the blight of family harm, homophobia and the misplaced loyalties of children to their imperfect parents.

Please note this copy has some creases on the spine, light creases on the cover and a signed dedication from author on inside page.

ISBN: 9780473700942

Size: Trade Paperback, 313 pages

Publisher: Bank Street Publishing

Published: 2024