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- Book Synopsis
- Multi-award-winning Patrice Lawrence's first contemporary middle grade novel is a page-turning mystery and exploration of fractured families, long-buried secrets and the power of friendship, told with warmth and compassion. "Masterful storytelling weaves together the lives of the three protagonists in a page-turning mystery with a fierce heart." - The Scotsman "[An] instantly gripping, funny and moving 9+ story by an outstanding contemporary author." - The Guardian "Secrets and lies power People Like Stars... Lawrence's plot twists are fuelled by compassion" - The Observer "A classroom-friendly story for younger teenagers." - The Times Children's Book of the Week "Funny, moving, one-of-a-kind." - Best Books of the Year, The Observer Three 13-year-old strangers are connected by one big secret. Nervous Ayrton was stolen away from his mum as a baby. He was returned safely, but now Mum won't let him out of her sight. Curious Stanley has a Forbidden Grandmother. His mum won't even talk about her. Homeless Sen has finally found a place to live, but she'll be out on the street if she upsets her secretive landlady. What happens when their paths cross...? Stunning storytelling - by turns powerful and witty - from an exceptional writer for young people. A page-turning mystery with real depth. Patrice has won the Waterstones Children's Prize and the YA Book prize and been shortlisted for many other prestigious awards.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780702315640
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Scholastic, (30 January 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 293
- Weight
- 200 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 196 x 126 x 34 mm
- Categories:
- Coming of Age Children and Teenage: Crime and Thriller Fiction Children and Teenage: Contemporary Fiction Children and Teenage: School Stories Personal and Social Topics Children and Teenage: Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours Children and Teenage: Relationships (non-family / groups) Children and Teenage: Self-awareness and self-esteem