The interactive element that makes kids engage their imaginations is surely what makes it a keeper

Hugely popular with seven to ten year olds: she should be prescribed for all cases of reading reluctance

Has a rare gift for writing lightly and amusingly about emotional issues

Jacqueline Wilson tackles another delicate subject that is close to many children's hearts

Clean Break sometimes causes sniffles, but in places it's also humorous and is a wonderful read for children aged eight and upwards. Jacqueline Wilson has written plenty of books . . . This is her best one yet

Excellent story, hot characters. This one just rattles along, with beautiful dialect dialogue and family tensions. Teenage girls who pore over horoscopes and worry about boys will love this one!

Thought-provoking book with sensitivity, wit and warmth . . . Its admirable message comes wrapped in a fast-paced and exciting adventure story populated with well-rounded characters

'Thought-provoking ... strong second novel'

'A poignant, delicately composed novel that doesn't stint on the wreckage of violence.'

McKeon ... is a writer to watch. He conveys how people who cause harm can sometimes be victims, in their own way, and that takes skill. If you enjoy Colum Mcann's work, this novel is for you.'

'... beautifully written, placed in those grey shadows between right and wrong and profound, terrible loss.'

A beautifully crafted story about the legacy of trauma

A supreme storyteller