Orchard ISBN 978-1408342923 £6.99
Ethan is dealing with grief and guilt when we first meet him. His life is full of hurt and pain and the cause of this is revealed piece by piece throughout the book. Though the book is about him coming to terms with what he did and the consequences of the ‘incident’, the book has several mysterious characters and plot twists that make it interesting to the last page. I think its setting and characters will appeal to children who like to read about different experiences that they may never have to deal with themselves and the air of mystery will keep them reading. Ethan is a relatable, emphatic character who will appeal to girls and boys. Age range: 8-12.
Helen Haynes, Library Services Officer at City College, Norwich