There are some things about me you should know.

1. I always wear my butterfly shell - even when I'm swimming or sleeping

2. I don't hurt myself any more

3. I believe in ghosts.

I'd better start at the beginning. The beginning of First Year. Here goes ...

The story of a strange year and a very special shell.

This book was recognised in the Ireland's Honour List category by the Ibby Awards. It was recognised in the YA category by the Literacy Association of Ireland Award ~.

This book has been graded for interest at 12+ years.

There are 192 pages in this book. This book was published 2015 by O'Brien Press Ltd .

Maureen White is a playwright, teacher at the Gaiety School of Acting and dramaturg for Rough Magic Theatre Company. This is her first novel for young adults.