When Annabelle's parents insist that she start an email correspondence with a boy called Guy, she is furious. Guy isn't exactly enthusiastic himself but gradually they get to like each other and they begin to investigate just how did their parents know each other. What is in the hidden locket and just who sent the postcard from Egypt. Told entirely in emails this is a deliciously original, funny and moving book.

 

 

There are 214 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 2004 by Barn Owl Books, London .

Chris d'Lacey is a hugely talented children's writer. He originally wanted to be a songwriter, and LINDA NEWBERY is the author of a number of titles for young readers.