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The gritty drama from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Nobody’s Girl.

Bullied by everyone around her for years, has Mavis Jackson finally found happiness? Or is it a case of going from the frying pan straight into the fire?

BULLIED
Taunted by everyone around her, including her mother Lily, 15-year-old Mavis Jackson is devastated when her only ally, her father Ron, leaves home to beat his gambling addiction. Forced to walk the streets in search of junk to sell, the future seems bleak.

BRIBED
Until an unexpected fairy godmother arrives in the form of Edith Pugh. Struck down with a debilitating illness, she needs help around the home. In Mavis, she sees the perfect solution. Especially as she has ulterior motives…

BLAMED
Meanwhile, Ron has fallen off the wagon and disappeared. Best mate Pete doesn't know where he is and has to break the terrible news. But does he have another reason for his sudden interest in the Jackson family?

BETRAYED
Back at Edith's, Mavis revels in her new job. But when Edith reveals her true motives for taking Mavis under her wing, she faces a monumental decision, one which could change her life for ever…



Trade Review

Praise for Lost & Found:

‘A gripping read - you won’t be able to put it down’

Closer

Praise for Nobody’s Girl and Sins of the Father:

‘This pageturner is a gritty tale of survival.’ Tesco magazine

'Heartbreakingly poignant and joltingly realistic. From the first page the characters and their lives drew me in. It combines wonderfully accurate historical detail with true gritty realism in a book that fans of misery lit won't want to miss.' Annie Groves, author of Daughters of Liverpool

‘Full of drama and heartache.’
Closer

‘A gritty tale.’ Bella

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
      Publication Date: 01/10/2011
      ISBN13: 9781847563521, 978-1847563521
      ISBN10: 184756352X

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The gritty drama from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Nobody’s Girl.

      Bullied by everyone around her for years, has Mavis Jackson finally found happiness? Or is it a case of going from the frying pan straight into the fire?

      BULLIED
      Taunted by everyone around her, including her mother Lily, 15-year-old Mavis Jackson is devastated when her only ally, her father Ron, leaves home to beat his gambling addiction. Forced to walk the streets in search of junk to sell, the future seems bleak.

      BRIBED
      Until an unexpected fairy godmother arrives in the form of Edith Pugh. Struck down with a debilitating illness, she needs help around the home. In Mavis, she sees the perfect solution. Especially as she has ulterior motives…

      BLAMED
      Meanwhile, Ron has fallen off the wagon and disappeared. Best mate Pete doesn't know where he is and has to break the terrible news. But does he have another reason for his sudden interest in the Jackson family?

      BETRAYED
      Back at Edith's, Mavis revels in her new job. But when Edith reveals her true motives for taking Mavis under her wing, she faces a monumental decision, one which could change her life for ever…



      Trade Review

      Praise for Lost & Found:

      ‘A gripping read - you won’t be able to put it down’

      Closer

      Praise for Nobody’s Girl and Sins of the Father:

      ‘This pageturner is a gritty tale of survival.’ Tesco magazine

      'Heartbreakingly poignant and joltingly realistic. From the first page the characters and their lives drew me in. It combines wonderfully accurate historical detail with true gritty realism in a book that fans of misery lit won't want to miss.' Annie Groves, author of Daughters of Liverpool

      ‘Full of drama and heartache.’
      Closer

      ‘A gritty tale.’ Bella

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