How i am going to format this list is by having the title/author, then a picture, then the blurb, and last but not least my comments.
1. Bone Jack by Sara Crowe
Ash’s dad has returned from war, close to a breakdown and lost in a world of imaginary threats. Meanwhile, Ash’s best friend Mark is grieving and has drifted away into his own nightmares. Ash’s only escape is his lonely mountain running, training to be the stag boy in the annual Stag Chase. But dark things are stirring. Ash begins to wonder if the sinister stories about the Stag Chase are true.
My comments: Like many of the others on this list this is one I have not read. It looks very intriguing though.
2. The Year of the Rat by Clare Furniss
The story of 16-year-old-Pearl, struggling to keep going after the death of her mother who dies after giving birth to The Rat as Pearl designates her tiny, newborn sister. How can Pearl ever forgive The Rat for the grief she has caused? Locked into her own sadness, Pearl knows that only her mum can help her. What would she say if she turned up and knew what Pearl was thinking?
My comments: This seems like my type of book!
3. Cowgirl by Giancarlo Gemin
Growing up on the embattled Mawr Estate in South Wales, all Gemma sees are burglaries, muggings, sadness and boredom. With a dad in prison and a mum who has given up hope, she, like everyone around her, is holding on to memories of the times when happiness wasn’t so hard to find. Then Gemma meets the legendary Cowgirl, and everything changes.
My comments: I think I'll try this one.
Some others in the short list:
4. Half Bad by Sally Green
My comments: I have read and loved this book I really recommend it.
5. Trouble by Non Pratt
6. Leopold Blue by Rosie Rowell
7. The Dark Inside by Rupert Wallis
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