What's the hook? The first person narrative of this poignant story is easy to empathise with and draws the reader in. Lively writing holds interest throughout. What are the themes? Family, relationships and identity. Teaching points? The first person narrative provides a range of perspectives through the telling of individual stories.

 

This book is part of a book series called New Longman Literature 11-14 .

. This book is part of a reading scheme, meaning that it is a book aimed at children who are learning to read.

There are 216 pages in this book. This book was published 2003 by Pearson Education Limited .

Berlie Doherty is an English novelist, poet, playwright and screenwriter. Doherty has won many awards, including the Carnegie Medal twice.