Alex Shearer

Alex Shearer is a British author and screenwriter who has written extensively for children and young adults. His novels are known for their inventiveness, dark humour and ability to tackle big themes — mortality, identity, fairness — in ways that are accessible and entertaining for younger readers. Bootleg is set in a future where chocolate and sweets have been banned, and follows two brothers who become underground confectionery smugglers. It's a clever, funny story with a serious edge about freedom, choice and the absurdity of prohibition. Alex Shearer's audiobooks and books are fantastic for young listeners who enjoy stories with imagination, wit and a rebellious streak. His writing sparks curiosity and laughter in equal measure.