Desperate Measures

Desperate Measures

by Laura Summers (Author)

Synopsis

Vicky and Rhianna are twins but they couldn't be more different. Rhianna was brain damaged at birth and Vicky has to look out for her. When their mum dies and their foster parents can't cope, it looks as if Vicky, Rhianna and their brother Jamie will have to be split up. Desperate times call for desperate measures.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Publisher: Piccadilly Press
Published: 01 Jan 2010

ISBN 10: 1848120508
ISBN 13: 9781848120501
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Prizes: Shortlisted for Waterstone's Children's Book Prize 2010.

Author Bio
Laura Summers grew up in South London and was a teacher before turning full time to writing. She has written for many popular children's television series including The Story of Tracy Beaker and The New Worst Witch, and was nominated for a children's BAFTA for one of her scripts for The Little Princess. Her first book, DESPERATE MEASURES, was shortlisted for the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize and nominated for the Carnegie Medal. It also won the prestigious Literature Ability Media International Award run by Leonard Cheshire Disability and supported by Orange. Laura now lives in North Devon with her husband and children and when not writing loves to draw and paint.