By Karen Mccombie (author) , Cathy Brett (illustrator)
"Friendship and fresh starts in the wake of memory loss"
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Interest Age Teen Reading Age 7
Written and printed with the needs of reluctant, struggling, and dyslexic teen readers in mind, Karen McCombie’s The Mystery of Me tells a moving tale of friendship and fresh starts through a teenage girl’s journey to rediscover her identity.
When Ketty wakes from being in a coma, she has no memory of the car accident that almost killed her, and only wispy memories of who she was before the crash. From the way her former best friends seem like strangers, to not remembering the layout of her school, Ketty’s disorientation is powerfully evoked.
Amidst this maelstrom of uncertainty, Ketty is supported by Otis. Through his kindness and empathy Ketty finds confidence, but also finds out startling truths about the person she was in the past - truths that might just change the person she’ll become in the future.
With positive messages of empathy, understanding and fresh starts, and an unexpected twist, this will have readers gripped from start to finish.
Karen McCombie explores identity, friendship and fresh starts in this touching tale perfectly pitched for struggling teen readers.
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Ketty doesn't remember anything about the accident, or much from before. The doctors say her memories will come back, but in the meantime school is a frightening and confusing place. Otis seems to be her only friend - he's kind and caring, funny too. And he may hold the key to remembering the old Ketty ... But will Ketty recognise or even like the girl she used to be?
Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic teen readers.
“One of children’s fiction’s most accomplished authors” – Waterstones
Karen McCombie is the bestselling author of over 90 books for children and teenagers including the Carnegie Medal-nominated Little Bird Flies , How to be a Human , and series St Grizzle's School for Girls and Indie Kidd . Karen is also the author of the bestselling and much-loved series Ally's World .
Originally from Scotland, she now lives in London with her family who all give her inspiration for her books, whether they like it or not.
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Karen McCombie explores identity, friendship and fresh starts in this touching tale perfectly pitched for struggling teen readers. Ketty doesn't remember anything about the accident, or much from before.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Mystery of Me and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-14 years old
The Mystery of Me features in the following genres: Dyslexia Friendly Books for Teens, Recommendations, Romance / Relationship Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, School Stories, Featured Books for 13+ readers
Paperback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Mystery of Me was written by Karen Mccombie and published by Barrington Stoke Ltd
The Mystery of Me has 67 pages
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.
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