Description
An unlikely friendship. An incredible secret. An adventure of a lifetime . . . Nolan leaves school one day to discover that his mum has dyed her hair bright green, sold everything they own, and they're going on a road trip . . . On the way he meets Feather, the adopted daughter of a famous rock star. This mismatched pair appear to have nothing in common, until they discover an escaped wild cat, a serval, that needs their protection. Together they vow to keep it a secret. But someone else wants the serval too. Someone who will stop at nothing to get their hands on it . . .
What lies would you tell to protect something you love?
About the Author
Gillian Cross has been writing children's books for over thirty years. Before that, she took English degrees at Oxford and Sussex Universities, and she has had various jobs including working in a village bakery and being an assistant to a Member of Parliament. She is married with four children and lives in Dorset. Her hobbies include orienteering and playing the piano. She won the Carnegie Medal for Wolf and the Smarties Prize and the Whitbread Children's Novel Award for The Great Elephant Chase.
Reviews
'an unusual thriller about friendship and wildness' * The Observer *
'A thrilling story that's hard to put down' * Nigel Hinton, The School Librarian *
'A non-stop read' * Jack McCormack at the Universe Prayer Bear Club *
'The book is a page turner as the answers are revealed with the action switching swiftly from a block of flats to a compact camper van to the English countryside to a remote Scottish valley.' * Tanja Jennings, TheBookbag book blog *
'This emotional story is essential summer reading' * Express & Echo *
'A thrilling story that's hard to put down.' * Nigel Hinton, The School Librarian *
'This entertaining adventure story has a great balance of humour, tension, and the ups and downs of family relationships' * Liz Dubber, Carousel (The Guide to Children's Books) *
Book Information
ISBN 9780192736734
Author Gillian Cross
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 230g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 22mm
What lies would you tell to protect something you love?
About the Author
Gillian Cross has been writing children's books for over thirty years. Before that, she took English degrees at Oxford and Sussex Universities, and she has had various jobs including working in a village bakery and being an assistant to a Member of Parliament. She is married with four children and lives in Dorset. Her hobbies include orienteering and playing the piano. She won the Carnegie Medal for Wolf and the Smarties Prize and the Whitbread Children's Novel Award for The Great Elephant Chase.
Reviews
'an unusual thriller about friendship and wildness' * The Observer *
'A thrilling story that's hard to put down' * Nigel Hinton, The School Librarian *
'A non-stop read' * Jack McCormack at the Universe Prayer Bear Club *
'The book is a page turner as the answers are revealed with the action switching swiftly from a block of flats to a compact camper van to the English countryside to a remote Scottish valley.' * Tanja Jennings, TheBookbag book blog *
'This emotional story is essential summer reading' * Express & Echo *
'A thrilling story that's hard to put down.' * Nigel Hinton, The School Librarian *
'This entertaining adventure story has a great balance of humour, tension, and the ups and downs of family relationships' * Liz Dubber, Carousel (The Guide to Children's Books) *
Book Information
ISBN 9780192736734
Author Gillian Cross
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 230g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 22mm
