Secrets follows two girls — Treasure, who lives in a chaotic and abusive home, and India, who lives a wealthy but emotionally distant life. Despite coming from completely different worlds, the two form an unexpected friendship after meeting at school. When Treasure runs away from her violent stepfather, she hides in India’s attic, and the girls share their lives through diary entries inspi…
Mandy White is quiet, gentle, and often the target of bullying at school — especially from the popular and cruel girls, Kim, Melanie, and Sarah. Mandy feels alone until she meets Tanya, an older girl in foster care who is bold, rebellious, and exciting. Tanya helps Mandy gain confidence, but her unpredictable behavior and troubled home life soon reveal deeper issues. As Mandy navigates the…
Em, her siblings Vita and Maxie, and their mum all adore their stepdad, Frankie. He’s funny, kind, and feels like a real dad to them — until he suddenly announces he’s leaving the family for someone else. Heartbroken and confused, Em tries to hold everyone together. She writes letters to her favourite authors, uses her imagination to cope, and tries to be strong for her little brother.…
Sleepovers follows Daisy, a kind and shy girl who joins a new group of friends called the Alphabet Girls: Amy, Bella, Chloe, and Emily. Each girl plans a birthday sleepover, and Daisy looks forward to hers — but she is worried about sharing one big secret: her older sister Lily has special needs. While most of the girls are supportive, Chloe can be unkind and judgmental. Daisy fears that Chl…
Jade and Vicky are inseparable best friends — until Vicky is suddenly killed in a car accident. Jade is heartbroken, but she soon discovers that Vicky hasn’t really left her. Her best friend returns as a ghost: loud, bossy, funny, and still very much part of Jade’s life. At first, Vicky’s presence feels comforting, but slowly Jade realizes that Vicky is holding her back from healing, g…
Dolphin and Star are sisters who adore their mum, Marigold — a vibrant, heavily tattooed woman who is fun, unpredictable, and full of personality. But beneath her colorful exterior, Marigold struggles with mental health issues, mood swings, and the pressures of raising her daughters alone. Star, the older sister, longs for stability and dreams of living with her real father, while Dolphin …
Andy (Andrea) hates that her parents have divorced and now live in two different houses. Instead of having one home, she feels like she lives out of a suitcase, constantly moving between her dad’s new family and her mom’s new family. As she tries to adjust to step-siblings, new houses, and the feeling that she doesn’t belong anywhere, Andy escapes into daydreams about Mulberry Cottage, t…
Diamond wasn't always a star. Born to penniless parents who longed for a strong, healthy son, she was a dainty, delicate daughter -- and a bitter disappointment. Discovering an extraordinary gift for acrobatics, Diamond uses her talent to earn a few pennies, but brings shame on her family. When a mysterious, cruel-eyed stranger spots her performing, Diamond is sold -- and is taken to beco…
Alice is my very best friend. I don’t know what I’d do without her. Gemma and Alice, born on the same day, have been devoted best friends ever since. Despite Gemma’s larger-than-life personality and Alice’s quieter, calmer character, the two are inseparable – until that is Alice has to move house, all the way to Scotland. Gemma is utterly distraught, particularly at the thought tha…
The fabulous new story from our bestselling author -- a surefire hit with all her fans. Lily isn't home ALONE -- but she sort of wishes she was; looking after her three younger siblings is a lot of responsibility.