Birdy

Description

Frances Bird has been asked to look after the new girl at school, the very posh sounding Alberta Black. Frances starts off as a bit of a loner but to her surprise and delight she and Alberta become the best of friends, doing everything together and creating their own sign of togetherness?a blackbird. After a while though, Alberta wants to do things without Frances, and see other people without her there, and that won't do. No, it won't do at all...Dark, haunting and compelling, a new novel perfect for fans of Tanya Byrne and Louisa Reid.A stunning debut novel from a brand new talent in YA thrillers.

Jess Vallance works as a freelance writer specialising in educational materials and has written articles on everything from business accounting to embalming a body. Jess lives in Brighton. BIRDY is her first novel. Follow Jess at www.jessvallance.com or on Twitter: @JessVallance1

An enjoyable and gripping read but, far and away beyond that, a novel which will stimulate thought and judgement on the part of the reader. A most impressive first novel -- Elizabeth Finlayson * School Library Association *