In Pieces was written by Kevin McDermott and is the first book of the In Pieces trilogy.
In Pieces tells the story of Alan, who is in his first year in secondary school. His mother has just died and he and his dad, Robbie, are struggling. Alan’s best friend is Mary. The story follows Alan through the school year and has a touch of magic realism about it. Part of the story is told through the voice of Alan’s mother.
The novel is published by the Junior Cycle School Programme (JCSP) Library Project.