A compelling and at times heart-breaking contemporary teen drama from debut author Helen Brandom. Tackling topical subjects it is subtle, insightful and utterly absorbing read. It's the story of Amy - she has two choices. Does she tell the truth about the abandoned baby, or keep quiet and live a lie, forever? It's a novel that is sure to get teens thinking and talking so perfect for teen/YA reading groups too.
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A subtle, insightful and utterly absorbing novel about teen pregnancy. Sixteen-year-old Amy is used to keeping secrets - about her mum's illness, her irresponsible sister and about her ex-boyfriend Liam. But now Amy has a secret that cannot be kept. Should she tell the truth about the abandoned baby or keep quiet and live a lie...for ever? "e;Helen Brandom's protagonist, Amy, is a delight."e; - The Independent on Sunday"e;Deals head on with important, all-too-common teenage issues"e; - Irish Examiner"e;Fast-paced, realistic... it kept me interested throughout"e; - Teen Titles"e;Written with insight, wisdom, a deep understanding of important teen issues and with extra material at the end for reading groups, this is a book to set hearts beating and minds in motion. An outstanding debut"e; - Lancashire Evening Post
Writing in the Sand features in the following genres: Young Adult Fiction, Book Club Recommendations, eBooks of the Month, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Recommendations, Romance / Relationship Stories, Fiction
Writing in the Sand is available in Paperback, Ebook
Writing in the Sand was written by Helen Brandom and published by Usborne Publishing Ltd
£3.98
