Connor is 15 year old and has cancer. His father is in prison and his sister is dead. After he fights at school, while his mother has a breakdown and ends up at the hospital, he is sent to a government housing for minors thing along with his sworn enemy, the boy he fought with, Skeates. Forgotten the title or the author of a book? Our BookSleuth is specially designed for you. Visit BookSleuth I wish there were half stars, because this is really a 3.5 book. It has some great things: Scottish slang, wild plot, male characters that are not overly sentimental and thus might be relatable to a certain kind of reader, but all the aspects that make it good are also the flaws. path.clippath-edit [d="M187.5,58.16512107880641C214.4945046332268,59.30276163829959,240.41535832379228,68.72236200134503,261.78778803761725,85.2516316332289C282.6963949126211,101.42218431683145,296.2754933156812,124.37907582369479,305.2578826140189,149.23814455202273C314.5057597154312,174.83195982984464,320.0838754322527,202.03724793161848,313.5298613798452,228.44958427581457C306.6583326902681,256.1414881223187,290.83098734814035,281.1988876688588,268.20101111928966,298.5754126683334C245.16831466772666,316.2611681304027,216.53668119789893,325.62489475112585,187.50000000000003,325.2221577332822C158.73449362423528,324.82318189387473,130.91057796810622,314.28402967263787,108.40922684047621,296.3591102528553C86.58905693366876,278.9768301805616,70.90812686232724,254.59777998884854,64.70208061110648,227.39946266587222C58.8416634254869,201.71588252365981,67.79730141430146,176.29522490265987,75.24770143191402,151.027017247812C82.93310142028363,124.96180164091662,87.58075225990811,96.11399681754017,108.51928649173257,78.7923738613074C130.0109766221446,61.01314686243889,159.6321989020446,56.990676825663876,187.5,58.16512107880641" style="transform: scaleX(1) scaleY(1) translateX(0px) translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);"] Connor Lambert is 15, lives on a tiny island in Scotland, and has the typical teen issues. Sure he’s crushing on his best “girl friend,” Emma, and he has daily run-ins with the school bully, Skeates. But Connor is definitely NOT your average teen. His sister died, and his dad’s in prison (although his mom refuses to let him visit or even tell him why his dad’s been incarcerated for the last 9 years). Oh, and he has cancer.

OMG this book was a major tearjerker for me. Connor and Skeates have an unusual friendship but aren’t all friendships? The fact that Connor has terminal cancer but is trying to live his life to the fullest is heart-warming. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this!'

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Some of the Scottish slang was unclear (mostly because I don’t hail from Scotland), but I was able to figure it out with context clues. Don’t let the Scottish slang or occasional Gaelic phrases deter you from reading this book. I loved that the novel was set in Scotland! I liked the characters Connor and Skeates, and enjoyed the evolution of their relationship which was really sweet. It was exciting to read as you never knew what trouble or difficulty they would run into... overall I think it was a great debut novel.' I truly enjoyed this book, the characters were very loveable and interesting. I laughed a lot, cried a bit too. When you’re at death’s door, life’s not expected to be much fun, even – or especially – when it’s the door to Room 9, the one with the smiley. But then you don’t know Connor. He’s fifteen and he’s got terminal cancer. Well, we’re all terminal, because as Connor keeps saying, ‘nadie deja este mundo vivo’ which means no one leaves this world alive. Farewell Tour long-listed as one of 20 finalists for the Brandford Boase Award Review from netgallery – Cindy H, Librarian:

When American Medical student’s surprise inheritance threatens her life she must fight for survival while trapped on a remote Irish island.I normally dislike books about dying teens, but this one had me feeling all the feels. I laughed (often), my heart raced during the get-aways, and yes, I even cried. Real tears! The last time a book made me cry was . . . well, I can’t exactly remember, but it was a long time ago. The real beauty of this book is that it’s about two boys on an adventure who form an unlikely alliance and “never give up.” Review of the Farewell Tour of a Terminal Optimist by Lisa Talks About.. - "Lisa Talks About... Review" John Young is a writer who is originally from Belfast and lives in Edinburgh. A former lawyer, he helped to found The Teapot Trust, a children's art therapy charity, with his wife Laura. He was a Scottish Book Trust New Writer Award winner in 2013. Press Articles I normally dislike books about dying teens, but this one had me feeling all the feels. I laughed (often), my heart raced during the get-aways, and yes, I even cried. Real tears!' The Enduroman Arch to Arc is a challenge that connects two of the world's most beautiful cities, London and Paris, by running, swimming and cycling.

I don't want to be remembered as Cancer Kid. I want to be remembered for something else -- anything else. Connor Lambert is 15, lives on a tiny island in Scotland, and has the typical teen issues. Sure he's crushing on his best "girl friend," Emma, and he has daily run-ins with the school bully, Skeates. But Connor is definitely NOT your average teen. His sister died, and his dad's in prison (although his mom refuses to let him visit or even tell him why his dad's been incarcerated for the last 9 years). Oh, and he has cancer. Condition: Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Home> Fiction from Scotland> Farewell Tour of a Terminal Optimist Farewell Tour of a Terminal Optimist By (author) John Young

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Terminally ill Connor Lambert sets off on a crazy tour across Scotland dodging the police, joy riding and looking for answers ScotLitFest Virtual Book Festival - "Farewell Tour of a Terminal Optimist - A Chat with John Young"

Terminal Optimist recounts friendship between bully (Skeates) and his victim (Connor) as they run away from Stornaway to Shotts to discover why Connor’s dad spent the past seven years in prison. What act could be so vile that his Mum had to kept it a secret? There’s nothing like withholding information to fire a lad’s determination so he drops everything including his cancer medication to go on this quest. The answer blows that friendship apart then tests its strength as they fight off thugs and the Grim Reaper. It’s an uplifting story but, like life, Connor has his fair share of challenges.Dom Martin - Government — Belfast Blues: Guitarist Dom Martin chats to John about loss, addiction, his new album & upcoming tour At least the adult reader sits there knowing this will not, cannot, end well. But what kind of not well will it be? How soon might Connor die? Or will Skeates or the Glaswegian football supporters kill him before the cancer does? Or maybe the skiing in Aviemore, wearing unsuitable clothes? The joyriding?