People Like Stars

Multi-award-winning Patrice Lawrence's first contemporarymiddle grade novel is a page-turning mystery and explorationof fractured families, long-buried secrets and the power of friendship,told with warmth and compassion. “Masterful storytelling weaves together thelives of the three protagonists in a page-turning mystery with afierce heart.” - The Scotsman“[An] instantly gripping, funny and moving 9+story by an outstanding contemporary author.” - TheGuardian“Secrets and lies power People Like Stars...Lawrence's plot twists are fuelled by compassion” - TheObserver“A classroom-friendly story for younger teenagers.”- The Times Children's Book of the Week“Funny, moving, one-of-a-kind.” -Best Books of the Year, The ObserverThree 13-year-old strangers are connected by one big secret.Nervous Ayrton was stolen away from his mum as a baby. He was returnedsafely, but now Mum won't let him out of her sight.Curious Stanley has a Forbidden Grandmother. His mum won't even talkabout her.Homeless Sen has finally found a place to live, but she'll be outon the street if she upsets her secretive landlady.What happens when their paths cross...? Stunning storytelling – by turns powerful and witty –from an exceptional writer for young people.A page-turning mystery with real depth.Patrice has won the Waterstones Children's Prize and the YA Bookprize and been shortlisted for many other prestigious awards.