Celia Frost is a friendless, freaky kid because of a disorder that leaves her in constant fear of bleeding to death. However, when she's the victim of a knife attack, Celia realizes that her life has been based on a lie. Virtually imprisoned in a dingy flat on a grim estate and convinced that her mother is mad, Celia rebels, seeking freedom and finding friendship. But as Celia enjoys her first taste of normalA" life, danger is closing in. Someone from her past is looking for her; someone who knows why Celia's mother fears what will happen if Celia bleeds; someone who knows the truth about Celia Frost - A buried secret; a gripping manhunt; a girl with a unique gift: What is The Truth About Celia Frost? A page-turning thriller that's impossible to put down.

 

This book was recognised in the Ages 1-14 Years category by the Leeds Book Awards.

This book was published 2011 by Usborne Publishing Ltd .

Paula Rawsthorne is an exciting new talent in YA fiction. A former social-worker, she writes with passion and authenticity about the issues facing young people today. The opening chapters of The Truth About Celia Frost were picked from 150 entries to be included in the 2010 SCBWI Undiscovered Voices Anthology. Author location: Nottingham