It's a time of change for everyone is Josh's family - a relatively new stepdad and a brand new baby sister. For Josh's younger brother Jamie, the family upheaval has deeply disturbing consequences: he refuses to speak, and after a vivid, frightening dream develops an obsession with wild cats. With his parents so preoccupied, it's up to Josh to be the peacemaker, the healer - and to unravel and find a cure for his brother's strange behaviour, and keep the family together. In helping Jamie to recover his voice, Josh discovers an unexpectedly resonant one of his own. Catcall is a gripping and atmospheric novel, with a contemporary urban setting, full of powerful ideas, and blending deep psychological tension with fast-paced action. It is highly-acclaimed author Linda Newbery at her most compelling and insightful.
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Linda Newbery began by writing teenage fiction, but has now written for all ages. She has won the Costa Children's Book Prize and has twice been shor tlisted for the Carnegie Medal, as well as for the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize.
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