Deep Secret
No. of pages 368
Published: 2020
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This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
There are 368 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2020 by Andersen Press Ltd .
Berlie Doherty is an English novelist, poet, playwright and screenwriter. Doherty has won many awards, including the Carnegie Medal twice.
"We should treasure writers like Berlie Doherty who are incapable of writing a mediocre sentence" * Sunday Telegraph *
"Berlie Doherty has a magic in her . . . she uses words as if language had just been invented" * TES *
"Berlie Doherty is a superb writer" * Scotsman *
"[Berlie Doherty's] graceful, lyrical prose just floats from the page and you lose yourself in the worlds she creates" -- Jill Murphy * The Bookbag *
"An enchanting and irresistible read. Berlie Doherty manages to tell a story that delicately depicts themes of youth, change and conflict but also love and loss all in one fascinating story." * Bristol Evening Post *
