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.
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Patrice Lawrence is a half-Trinidadian writer born in Brighton. Her first published story, Duck, Duck Goose was included in the Decibel Penguin Prize Anthology. She is currently working on a longer novel for children, and we are looking forward to reading more from this talented young writer.
More about Patrice LawrenceSuzanne Collins' debut novel, Gregor the Overlander, the first book in The Underland Chronicles, received wide praise both in the United States and abroad. The series has been a New York Times bestseller and received numerous accolades. Also a writer for children's television, Suzanne lives with her family in Connecticut.
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