In a Split Second by Sophie McKenzie revolves around the gripping tale of two siblings, who are thrust into a life-altering situation when a tragic accident changes everything. The story follows the aftermath of a catastrophic event and the emotional turmoil that ensues as one sibling fights to uncover the truth. As the search for answers unfolds, themes of loyalty, love, and resilience emerge, compelling the characters to confront their fears and the complex dynamics of their relationships. The narrative navigates the tension between the past and present, exploring how a single moment can reshape lives forever. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 288 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 2015 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers .

Sophie McKenzie is a talented new voice. Her first novel for young people, Girl, Missing has been a huge success, winning the Red Book Award.