In "Town" by Francesca Allen, the story revolves around the complexities of small-town life and the intricacies of human relationships. It follows a group of friends navigating the challenges of adulthood, facing love, loss, and the weight of secrets that bind them. As they confront their pasts and the expectations of their community, the characters must learn to balance personal desires with the realities of life in a tight-knit town. With themes of friendship, identity, and the pursuit of happiness, the narrative captures the essence of growing up and finding one's place in a familiar yet confining environment. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book was published in 2004 by Usborne Books .

Mike Nicholson won the Kelpies Prize for new Scottish children's fiction in 2005. He is the author of two other Picture Kelpies, Thistle Street and Thistle Sands, and two stories for children aged 7 and up, Catscape and Grimm. Mike lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. Jo Litchfield is a professional illustrator and designer who works from her studio in Derbyshire, England. She studied Graphic Design at Derby University before working as a designer and illustrator for Usborne Publishing. She uses model-making, digital techniques and photography in her work, and has illustrated many children's books.