Missing Ellen
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Missing Ellen

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'A tense and tender portrayal of friendship and loss. Missing Ellen is beautifully written and completely addictive.' Laura-Jane Cassidy, author of Angel Kiss & Eighteen Kisses Ellen and Maggie have been best friends for as long as they can remember – sharing clothes, passions and secrets. When Ellen goes missing, Maggie feels completely alone. Looking back over the upheaval that led to Ellen’s disappearance, Maggie tries to make sense of her friend’s actions. At school and at home, she feels no one understands what she is going through – except maybe Liam, the boy next door who has always had feelings for Ellen. How will Maggie cope without her best friend? And where on earth is Ellen?

About the Author :
Natasha Mac a'Bhaird is a freelance writer and editor. She is the author of the bestselling wedding planning book, The Irish Bride's Survival Guide, a new edition of which was published in 2011. Her first children's book, Olanna's Big Day, was published in 2009. Olanna's Big Day was included in the White Ravens Collection 2010 and was shortlisted for the Reading Association of Ireland Award 2011. Natasha has written articles for the Evening Herald, Irish Examiner and Image magazine and is a regular book reviewer with Inis - Children's Books Ireland magazine and Book Fest.

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this talented Irish author has written a wonderfully moving read, not reliant on pulling at heart strings, like many YA books do. It tells a story, one that could have had many different endings. Just like real life -- Bleach House Library the mystery at the story's core is consuming, transforming the novel into a real page-turner ... Mac a'Bhaird skilfully teases out this tension, illustrating the insecurity, paranoia, and rebellion which typically accompany adolescence ... Missing Ellen is a beautifully crafted tale of friendship, loyalty and loss. It sensitively and skilfully explores the emotional rollercoaster of growing up, changing and moving on. It is a novel which is ultimately redemptive and reassuring, alleviating any sense of guilt, blame, or betrayal, in reminding the reader that sometimes we simply must let go and live on -- The Looking Glass a truly heart rending novel -- School Librarian Magazine this would be the best Irish book young adult book of the year -- Robert Dunbar, The Marian Finucane Show, RTE Radio 1 terrifically well paced -- Robert Dunbar, The Marian Finucane Show, RTE Radio 1 a great sense of mystery -- Robert Dunbar, The Marian Finucane Show, RTE Radio 1 skilfully deals with interrelationships between friends and family -- Inis Magazine displays brilliant characterisation and a window into early teenage life in Ireland -- Inis Magazine an excellent book -- Inis Magazine will be much enjoyed by readers in their early teens -- Inis Magazine 5/5 ... emotionally compelling and haunted, right to the end -- Lilypadlibraryuk.blogspot.ie A moving, contemporary story about life, friendship and family -- TBK Magazine a great story ... of friendship and growing up, and the strains that come with it -- Ourbookreviewsonline.blogspot.co.uk the writing style is deceptively simple. So simple and chatty that you are flying though the book and then you hit a few sentences so profound that you have to stop and think -- betweenmylines.com if you are a fan of realistic YA contemporary fiction then I'd recommend this one to you -- betweenmylines.com a thoughtful, affecting and very well written novel -- booksforkeeps glad I read this little gem ... bitterly sad but I would recommend this novel to any young girl -- www.gobookyourself.info Natasha does a fantastic job representing what we all go through as teenagers ... adults will also enjoy (or cringe) at the memories this story will resurrect -- www.gobookyourself.info engaging ... a good read ... worth checking out -- YAYeahYeah.com this book is the reason why I adore contemporary young adult fiction -- whatdanielledidnext.com Mac a' Bhaird is a stunning writer and her coming of age tale is both hopeful and poignant -- whatdanielledidnext.com Missing Ellen is a wonderful novel with characters so recognisable you can't help but care for, a story that is both captivating and affecting and one that you will remember long after you close its covers. Simply gorgeous -- whatdanielledidnext.com with so many great first-timers this month, it's hard to pick a favourite. Have a look and try for yourself! - but have to admit, we do really love Missing Ellen by Natasha Mac a'Bhaird -- lovereading4kids.co.uk readers are sure to identify with the pressurised environment of the school setting and the exploration of themes such as peer pressure, bullying, first crushes, friendship and loss -- Children's Books Ireland Recommended Reads Guide 2013 sensitive and well-written ... an excellent read for mature readers. Highly recommended -- Children's Books Ireland Recommended Reads Guide 2013 9/10 ... makes you keep reading ... had me guessing at all the possibilities of how she could have disappeared -- TheGuardian.com it was great--and strange--to have something propel me right back into secondary school and growing up in Ireland -- Goodreads such a great read -- inkandpaperhearts.wordpress.com my only complaint is that it was actually too short! -- inkandpaperhearts.wordpress.com the character of Ellen is so well executed -- inkandpaperhearts.wordpress.com this book will speak volumes to you about friendships between girls -- inkandpaperhearts.wordpress.com I look forward to the next book from this author -- inkandpaperhearts.wordpress.com a compelling first teen novel -- Evening Echo a beautifully crafted book for teens and pre-teens -- writing.ie the best "letters to loved ones" book since "Love, Aubrey" -- writing.ie an amazingly touching story -- writing.ie written in a simple, easy to understand style -- writing.ie a must read -- writing.ie deftly captures the spirit of early adolescence in a book that will appeal to anyone who has ever had a friend that meant the world to them -- yellowbrickreads.com the author covers the terrain of adolescent emotion with great sensitivity and insight -- yellowbrickreads.com the central friendship is believably fraught with tension and affection, jealousy and admiration -- yellowbrickreads.com a sharp and poignant book about friendship, growing up and loss -- http://teachermoloneyking.com beautifully and sweetly told -- http://teachermoloneyking.com an excellent debut leaving readers waiting for more -- http://teachermoloneyking.com


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781847176202
  • Publisher: O'Brien Press Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: O'Brien Press Ltd
  • Height: 196 mm
  • No of Pages: 176
  • ISBN-10: 1847176208
  • Publisher Date: 07 Oct 2013
  • Binding: Digital download
  • Language: English
  • Width: 130 mm


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