Synopses & Reviews
This edgy, claustrophobic thriller explores the question, are people born evil? When Reece-strange, blue-haired, fire-obsessed Reece-moves in next door, Keith is worried. Not least because Annie, his three-year-old sister, really likes him. Funny boy, she calls him. Reece is clearly trouble but the problem is, Keith feels sorry for him. So he doesn't make him go away. And he doesn't tell his dad what's going on. Not even when Reece burns Annie's doll Raggy beyond recognition. Keith knows he should ignore Reece, but he's like smoke. He pervades everything, every aspect of Keith's life. Then one night Keith wakes up choking on thick black smoke . . . Dealing with issues of alienated teens and children in care, as well as themes of courage, loyalty, and responsibility, this book is sure to captivate young readers.
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"A gripping and edgy thriller that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat." —The Bookseller
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"A disturbing and hot-to-the-touch exploration of twisted friendship and dangerous liaisons." —Publishing News
Synopsis
When Reecestrange, blue-haired, and fire-obsessedmoves in next door, Keith is worried, largely because Annie, Keith's three-year-old sister, really likes him. Funny boy, she calls him. Reece is clearly trouble, but Keith feels sorry for him, so he doesn't make him go away or tell his dad what's going onnot even when Reece burns Annie's doll, Raggy, beyond recognition. Keith knows he should ignore Reece, but he's like smoke, pervading every aspect of Keith's life, until one night he wakes up choking on it.
About the Author
Catherine Forde is the author of numerous books, including Fat Boy Swim, which won the Grampian Childrens Book Award and was shortlisted for the Blue Peter Award, and Skarrs, which was longlisted for the Carnegie Medal.