The Cello

by James Riordan

'...This is who I am - whatever they say ...

Tom feels out of place. He's attracted to boys, not girls, and he's a promising cellist. The story follows him through his adolescence, as he becomes aware of his sexuality, and more committed to his music. This is set against the background of a witchhunt against suspected paedophiles. Through it all, Tom moves towards a satisfying resolution.

Genres: Fiction

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Riōdan, Jeimuzu 1936-2012
Riordan, Dž.
Riordan, Džejms.
Riordan, James
Riordan, James William 1936-2012
Riordan, Jim, 1936-2012

James Riordan (10 October 1936 – 10 February 2012) was an English novelist, broadcaster, sports historian, association football player and Russian scholar.

Well known for his work Sport in Soviet Society, the first academic look at sport in the Soviet Union, and for his children's novels.

Reviews

[Forest-nymph · Rating 5 out of 5]

omg this book was brilliant ! i read it in about 1 hour and a half !!! couldnt put it down . The only thing which i didnt like was the fact they killed off Mr.Wimbush tom's music teacher , he was so kind and the book made it feel like he was a real person . So sweet , funny and gentle . I she a tear when he died and the bit at the end when tom is succesfull and he has saved a seat for mr . wimbush because he always wanted a ticket to see one of his concerts X) and when he says i played for him ....!!!!!!!!!! omg !!!!!!!!!!! it was so moving i loved this book in every way !!!!!!!!!!!!!! argggghhhhhhh xxxx