Linda Newbery is renowned for her perceptive explorations of family life. Will appeal to fans of the Nestle Silver Award-winning CATCALL. Linda's fifth novel for Orion - her reputation is enhanced with each new title. Linda is much in demand as a speaker in schools, a reviewer for the national press, and a judge for literary prizes. Page-turning, stand-alone novel in an age category which is often eclipsed by cross over novels and series. Contemporary, 'real-life' fiction at its best.

'A real page-turner' DISNEY GIRL MAGAZINE 'This is a gripping, fast-paced and at times heart-stopping read...' -- Julia Eccleshare LOVEREADING 4 KIDS 'A lovely kitchen sink drama, easy to read, but with the level of underlying sophistication you will only find in the best of writers' THE BOOKBAG 'This is a haunting tale of a displaced boy trying to find an identity that's both enjoyable and realistic' FLIPSIDE 'Touching and enjoyable' TELEGRAPH & ARGUS Newbery conveys the teenage angst of not belonging with perception and sensitivity, and the story ends on a satisfying high note -- Sally Morris THE DAILY MAIL 'A gripping, fast-paced read' MIZZ MAGAZINE 'A good novel which establishes a solid and engrossing world full of characters you care about. From the gripping first sentence to the satisfying ending, it is a story to believe in ' WRITE AWAY 'A moving story... gripping' ANGELS & URCHINS 'Wonderfully atmospheric and moving' TBK MAGAZINE 'An Intense and excitingly paced story' BOOKS FOR KEEPS 'A wonderful story with lots of atmosphere' BOOKS FOR KEEPS 'A good novel which establishes a solid and engrossing world full of characters you care about... from the gripping first sentence to the satisfying ending, it's a story to believe in' WRITE AWAY 'You know that a book by Linda Newbery will be well crafted, with a compelling plot, well drawn characters, and evocative descriptions of place. She loves playing with words and ideas, and has the rare ability to get inside the head of a teenager and be fascinated by what happens there' CAROUSEL 'A touching and enjoyable read' WOMAN'S WAY 'An enjoyable read' THE SCHOOL LIBRARIAN 'Newbery creates a strong sense of place - you can smell the sea-weed-in this story as Hal makes discoveries that change his life' -- Jane Sandell THE SCOTSMAN 'A heart-rending and candid search for identity' OXFORD TIMES 'This is a tense, atmospheric, page-turning new novel' LITERACY TIME PLUS 'Linda Newbery's writing is engaging and addictive... a real page turner' READ BETWEEN THE LINES.CO.UK

A former teacher, Linda now writes full-time from her home in Northamptonshire which she shares with her husband and four cats. Apart from writing, she spends time reading, gardening, swimming, going to the cinema and theatre, and walking. Her novel SET IN STONE won the Costa Children's Book of the Year in January 2007 and later that year CATCALL was shortlisted for the Lincolnshire Children's Book Award and the Nestle Award.