The Wrong Hands Audiobook by Nigel Richardson
Narrated by Euan Morton (2006)
Fourteen-year-old Graham Sinclair was born with huge, strange hands. He was also born with a secret. The only time he ever told someone his secret, it got him into big trouble. So he won't be telling anyone ever again—or so he thinks.
In this suspenseful and magical debut novel, Graham finds his life suddenly, thrillingly complicated—and his secret harder and harder to conceal. Part thriller, part fable, The Wrong Hands combines elements of magical realism with the voice of a teenage narrator navigating a world that misunderstands him at every turn.
Recognition
The Wrong Hands audiobook was selected for the American Library Association's "Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults" list in 2007, a prestigious annual recommendation by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) that guides libraries nationwide in their audiobook acquisitions.
Critical Praise for the novel
Kirkus Reviews: "A riveting psychological exploration of mutant powers grounded in the sad realities of everyday life."
The Sunday Telegraph (London): "Part thriller, part fable, The Wrong Hands has elements of magic realism reminiscent of Skellig and a teenage narrator with the kind of ingénue voice that marked The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. . . . An intriguing read."
The Independent (U.K.): "Hugely entertaining."
About the narrator
Euan Morton brings Graham Sinclair to life through his expressive narration. Morton's performance conveys Graham's vulnerability and inner turmoil as a teenager struggling with both physical difference and a dangerous secret. The narration captures the protagonist's journey from a small Yorkshire village to London, maintaining authenticity throughout the story's increasingly complex emotional landscape.
About Nigel Richardson
Nigel Richardson was the deputy travel editor for London's Daily Telegraph for 13 years and continues to write for the newspaper. The Wrong Hands was his first novel, marking his transition from travel journalism to young adult fiction. Richardson brings his observational skills and understanding of place to this story of a Yorkshire boy navigating London's harsh realities.
Publication Details
The Wrong Hands
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