My Dad Is Definitely Not a Crime Lord

This funny and heartfelt chapter book follows Damian, who is now Finn, as his family navigates life in witness protection after his father, a former crime lord, testifies against his associates. Living in a new, run-down council estate under new names, Finn grapples with his identity. When he befriends a local costumed superhero, Star Kid, Finn is drawn into a mission to protect their neighborhood from criminals, forcing him to confront what heroism truly means and how it relates to his family's past. The story explores themes of self-identity, family loyalty, friendship, and justice with a light touch, making it suitable for readers aged 7-11.

Damian's new friend wants him to be a hero. But what does that really mean? Damian's family are living under witness protection now that his dad, a once powerful gangster, has turned Queen's evidence. They've been moved to a cramped flat in a run-down council estate, and they've all had to take on new names. Then Damian - sorry, Finn- meets costumed superhero Star Kid, who wants Finn to join his mission to keep the estate safe from criminals. Soon Finn is forced to ask himself: who is he, really? A funny, heartfelt novel about friendship and family - and where the limits are for both. Ben Davis' new book, My Brilliant Plan to Fix Everythingis coming June 2023 From the creator of The Soup Movement PRAISE FOR MY DAD IS DEFINITELY NOT A CRIME LORD "In a novel filled with heart and humour, told in the first person, Damian discovers what it means to be a hero. There is a depth to the story which explores themes of masculinity, family and self-awareness with a light touch." - Just Imagine "Such fun and great read. I read this book in under a day and even skipped playing Uno with my friends so that i could finish reading the book." - enelligan, age 6, TOPPSTA