By Zannah Kearns (author)
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This warm and powerful coming-of-age story is a sparkling debut from a brilliant fresh talent, filled with colourful characters that will stay with you long after the book is finished.
Secrets, secrets, secrets, she thought. Its just another word for lying. The discovery of a grandfather Niki thought had died years ago means a sudden move to London and the start of a whole new life.
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Niki has to learn quickly to fit in and survive in the school halls and on the tough streets. And at the same time she must get to know her grandad and come to terms with the fact that her mum has been hiding the truth. But when Niki suddenly discovers her mums biggest lie of all, could it change their relationship and Nikis own sense of identity for good?
This warm and powerful coming-of-age story is a sparkling debut from a brilliant fresh talent, filled with colourful characters that will stay with you long after the book is finished. Listen to a Podcast with Zannah Kearns athttp://traffic.libsyn.com/inthewishingchair/09_Zannah_Kearns_-_No_Use_Crying.mp3
Zannah Kearns is a first-time author who grew up in a village near St Albans. She studied English Literature at Cardiff University, and later returned there to complete an MA in Creative Writing. She has spent most of her professional life working with teenagers - from Costa Rica to UK inner cities. She has also worked in Communications in the charity sector. Zannah lives in Maidenhead with her husband and young son. Find out more about Zannah Kearns on her website.
Secrets, secrets, secrets, she thought. Its just another word for lying.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed No Use Crying and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-14 years old
No Use Crying features in the following genres: Debuts of the Month, Recommendations, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 13+ readers
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No Use Crying was written by Zannah Kearns and published by Frances Lincoln
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