Innocent's Story - Softcover

When Cassina is blown up in a bomb attack, life as she knows it is over. Except that she dosen't die. Cassina becomes a para-spirit - a presence that can live in other peoles's minds. Nobody knows she's there, but she can see their thoughts and feel their emotions. She just can't do a thing to change them. Being in the minds of her grieving parents is not good. Being in mad Aunt Lou's brain is an eye-opener. But Akim's head - that's a dangerous place. Because Cassina knows he's going to do something terrible, worse even than before. And it's up to her to stop him - but how?

Thought-provoking and horribly topical. (Bookseller)

This tense, gripping novel could hardly be more topical, raising questions of faith, loyalty and responsibility. (Linda Newbery, TES)

The sheer imaginative audacity of The Innocent's Story propels it beyond anything expected. (Julia Eccleshare)

Brilliant! A truly original and moving story. (The Teacher)

Here is proof positive that children's books can be just as affecting and wonderfully written as those written for adults. This startling book had me gripped from page one... it's like a The Lovely Bones for teenagers and is quite simply unforgettable. Excellent. (Evening News (Norwich))

This is an original, often blackly humorous novel, which sets out to probe beneath the surface of easy assumptions. (Irish Times)

Fine writing and shrewd perceptions . . . contribute to this resounding tale. (Independent on Sunday)

Tender, thoughtful and idealistic, this is a tough but immensely worthwhile read. (Independent)