I loved the structure of the novel which features a reverse countdown to the BIG EVENT. We feel invested in the 17-year-old boy's nervousness, thoughts and emotions as he learns about physical and emotional intimacy as well as consent. A very heartfelt novel about healthy relationships.
A tender teen love story from the Carnegie-winning author of Look Both Ways.
'Jason Reynolds has done it again!' Judy Blume
Seventeen-year-old Neon is about to have sex with his girlfriend, Aria, for the first time. In 24 seconds to be precise. He's hiding in the bathroom, nervous, wanting to do everything right . . .
Rewind. To 24 minutes earlier where Neon rushes from work, taking the gift of fried chicken to Aria's house.
Rewind again. To 24 hours earlier when Neon's big sister has advice about sex which makes him think he probably shouldn't be listening to his…
As an ex-teacher, this was every teacher's nightmare to me. Losing students to wild surf while under your care and responsibility brings chills to the spine. The teacher is faced with impossible choices, which are very relateable.
Mark Smith presents the ultimate moral dilemma in a breathtaking psychological thriller. Would you try to save them?
'First rule of rescue: don't create another casualty.'
Grace Disher is about to face every teacher's worst nightmare. Three of her students are going to die. On a high school camping trip, three boys slip away for an ocean swim. By the time Grace catches up, the perilous surf conditions are overwhelming the teenagers. If she goes in, she will die trying to save them. Should she have given her life? The question haunts Grace as investigations begin and her decision not…
When gorgeous new American student, Carter, struts into class, Harley knows it's time to reinvent herself. Before long, she's shedding not only her weight but her friends, her family and the person she used to be. Betrayed by someone close to her, Harley abandons her only ally, drawn into a dangerous game of self-deception with no rules. Or winner. Spiralling deeper into a world where nothing is as it seems, Harley is desperate to find her way back. But first, she must figure out why her dead grandmother is messaging her.…
ALBA - Hidden Secrets is a young adult mystery set in the Scottish village of Cromarty. It is a tale of blood, broken dreams, and buried secrets. Sixteen- year- old Rebecca is mourning the loss of her boyfriend Alastair who died in tragic circumstances. No one knows the extent of her grief as their relationship had been a secret. She must learn whether it is better to hold a secret close, or crack open her heart and let the light in, allowing others to help share her burden.
