The truth about Leo
By: David Yelland
Publisher: Puffin
Published: 2010
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 237
ISBN-13: 9780141330037
Subjects: Fathers and sons; Juvenile fiction; Alcoholics; Loss (Psychology)
Description: Since his Mum died Leo's dad has changed and gets drunk regularly - Leo tries to cover it up but realises that he must do something to help - but what?

Leo's dad has changed. Since Mum died, his drinking is worse and now he's a different person, someone Leo doesn't recognize. The truth is that Leo is covering up for him and when things get bad Leo escapes into his own head, pretending everything's OK.