{"product_id":"unexpected-twist-9781350414488","title":"Unexpected Twist","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNo matter how hard we try, we just can't get out. It's like we are not allowed to. Some give up and say, \"alright then, if you won't give, I will bloody well take.\" And you know what Shona, I don't blame them.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShona and her class are studying the Charles Dickens classic, \u003ci\u003eOliver Twist\u003c\/i\u003e. She's the new girl in school and is finding it hard to stay out of trouble - much like Oliver himself! When she's given a new phone by a stranger, she begins to suspect there's something unusual about the new boys she's met. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnexpected Twist \u003c\/i\u003eis a re-telling of \u003ci\u003eOliver \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eTwist \u003c\/i\u003eby one of the best-loved figures in the children's book world, Michael Rosen. This thrilling story was brought to vivid life by The Children's Theatre Partnership, and Royal \u0026amp; Derngate, Northampton, whose co-productions have included \u003ci\u003eHoles \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Jungle Book\u003c\/i\u003e. Directed by James Dacre (2020 Olivier Award nominated \u003ci\u003eOur Lady of \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eKibeho\u003c\/i\u003e), Rosen's novel was adapted for the stage by BAFTA award-winning playwright Roy Williams (\u003ci\u003eDeath of England\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSucker \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ePunch\u003c\/i\u003e) with original music by rising R\u0026amp;B star Yaya Bey and BAC Beatbox Academy's Conrad Murray. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis edition was published to coincide with the world premiere and UK tour, in April 2023.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Rosen \u003c\/b\u003eis a bestselling author of picture books and poetry. Michael frequently appears on radio and gives talks and lectures on children's literature. He served as Children's Laureate from June 2007 to June 2009, and is the winner of the Eleanor Farjeon Award. He has been a TV presenter and a political columnist, and his books include \u003ci\u003eCarrying the Elephant: A Memoir of Love and Loss\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUncle Billy Being Silly\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in London. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoy Williams\u003c\/b\u003e, OBE, worked as an actor before turning to writing full-time in 1990. He graduated from Rose Bruford in 1995 with a first class BA Hons degree in Writing and participated in the 1997 Carlton Television screenwriter's course. The \u003ci\u003eNo Boys Cricket Club\u003c\/i\u003e (Theatre Royal, Stratford East, 1996) won him nominations for the TAPS Writer of the Year Award 1996 and for New Writer of the Year Award 1996 by the Writers' Guild of Great Britain. He was the first recipient of the Alfred Fagon Award 1997 for \u003ci\u003eStarstruck \u003c\/i\u003e(Tricycle Theatre, London, 1998), which also won the 31st John Whiting Award and the EMMA Award 1999. \u003ci\u003eLift Off\u003c\/i\u003e (Royal Court Theatre Upstairs, 1999) was the joint winner of the George Devine Award 2000. His other theatre credits include \u003ci\u003eClubland \u003c\/i\u003e(Royal Court, 2001), for which Roy won the Evening Standard Charles Wintour Award for the Most Promising Playwright; \u003ci\u003eSing Yer Heart Out for the Lads\u003c\/i\u003e (National Theatre, 2002, 2004); \u003ci\u003eSucker Punch\u003c\/i\u003e (Royal Court, 2010). His screenplays include \u003ci\u003eOffside\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of a BAFTA for Best Schools Drama 2002. His radio plays include \u003ci\u003eTell Tale, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eHomeboys\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWestway\u003c\/i\u003e, which was broadcast as part of Radio 4 First Bite Young Writers' Festival, \u003ci\u003eTo Sir with Love\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Interrogation\u003c\/i\u003e. He also wrote \u003ci\u003eBabyfather \u003c\/i\u003efor BBC TV. He was awarded the OBE for Services to Drama in the 2008 Birthday Honours List.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Methuen Drama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50398505402642,"sku":"9781350414488","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c4ce5b52-5a4f-4bf5-9171-e9084ed5ac0e.jpg?v=1729070593","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/unexpected-twist-9781350414488","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}