The Sound of Everything

Themes of friendship, trolling, self-harm. Compelling narrator's voice that breezes along giving the reader a brilliantly authentic view of multicultural Britain

'A stunning new voice' Patrice Lawrence. Betrayal, rejection, violence Kadie has known it all. She's tough and prepared for everything. Everything except love.Life has taught Kadie to be cynical and not to trust anyone. She thinks she is prepared for everything, but then she meets Lips, also an outsider. However she has secrets of which she must let go, if she is to make a stab at friendship and love. Can she do it? Can she outwit the bullies? A thrilling story about love and daring to be yourself. Nominated for the Carnegie. Shortlisted for the Jhalak Children's & YA prize. Shortlisted for the Sheffield's children's and YA prize.