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A strange tattoo triggers a surprising turn of events in this tense contemporary drama from master teen writer, Bernard Ashley.

Sofia Drake wants a tattoo – a tattoo all of her own, where her parents won't see it. And when she's introduced to Sol Marks, a genius young tattooist, Sofia falls in love with his arty, original designs. But when Sofia's dad sees his daughter's new body art his reaction sets in motion a series of events no one could have anticipated. An enticingly original contemporary story of art, love and the power of creativity. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 12+



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"Highly recommended" – The Letterpress Project

"Exciting and thoughtful contemporary drama from a literary old master" – LoveReading4Kids

"The quick-paced story maintains interest throughout, and short chapters make it easy for any reader to devour this book" – Samantha Murphy, Children's Books Ireland

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    A Paperback / softback by Bernard Ashley

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
      Publication Date: 08/06/2018
      ISBN13: 9781781128121, 978-1781128121
      ISBN10: 178112812X

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A strange tattoo triggers a surprising turn of events in this tense contemporary drama from master teen writer, Bernard Ashley.

      Sofia Drake wants a tattoo – a tattoo all of her own, where her parents won't see it. And when she's introduced to Sol Marks, a genius young tattooist, Sofia falls in love with his arty, original designs. But when Sofia's dad sees his daughter's new body art his reaction sets in motion a series of events no one could have anticipated. An enticingly original contemporary story of art, love and the power of creativity. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 12+



      Trade Review

      "Highly recommended" – The Letterpress Project

      "Exciting and thoughtful contemporary drama from a literary old master" – LoveReading4Kids

      "The quick-paced story maintains interest throughout, and short chapters make it easy for any reader to devour this book" – Samantha Murphy, Children's Books Ireland

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