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Cruel Summer

On sale

5th April 2018

Price: £7.99

The Sheffield Children’s Book Awards, 2014

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Selected: Paperback / ISBN-13: 9781780621753

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A compelling psychological thriller with a dash of romance from award-winning writer Juno Dawson. Perfect for fans of Sue Wallman and E. Lockhart.

Ryan is looking forward to spending the summer with his old school friends at Katie’s luxurious Spanish villa. He hasn’t seen them all since their friend Janey committed suicide a year ago and he’s hoping this summer they’ll be able to put the past behind them and move on.

But then someone else arrives, claiming to have proof that Janey’s suicide was murder.

Ryan was hoping for sun, sea and sand. Suddenly, he’s facing a long, hot summer of death, drama and deceit . . .

Reviews

Book Trust
An enjoyable, and occasionally tongue-in-cheek psychological thriller
Mizz Magazine
A gripping psychological thriller
Mizz Magazine
A gripping psychological thriller
School Librarian
This is a terrific rollercoaster of a psychological thriller, humorous, tense and utterly gripping
Sophie Smiley, THE SCHOOL LIBRARIAN JOURNAL
This is a terrific rollercoaster of a psychological thriller, humorous, tense and utterly gripping.
School Librarian
This is a terrific rollercoaster of a psychological thriller, humorous, tense and utterly gripping
Star Magazine
A sleek, smart twist on the traditional beach read
Book Trust
An enjoyable, and occasionally tongue-in-cheek psychological thriller
Star Magazine
A sleek, smart twist on the traditional beach read