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She immediately fell in love with writing stories and her debut novel Girl, Missing– which has since sold over one million copies – was just the beginning of a multi-award-winning and internationally successful career. The president is also expected to plead with military leaders there to avoid civilian casualties ahead of an expected Israel offensive into Gaza.
However, Ms Smallman said: "Sorry is something you say when you comprehend the wrong you do and take full responsibility for it. So Ellen is happy when Harlan storms off into the woods, but her peace and quiet quickly turns to panic when he doesn’t come back. A family holiday is supposed to provide a welcome break for the family following a stressful few months, but a few days into the holiday eight-year-old Madison is kidnapped under circumstances suspiciously similar to those in which Lauren was taken years before.
Fast paced and easy to read, this exciting mystery with unexpected plot twists, new friendships and a touch of teenage romance is a great summer teen read. Finally, Holtwood sends Lauren a text saying her sister will die unless she goes to Sam's boat, the Josephine May.
It's two years after the events of Girl, Missing and life is not getting any easier for sixteen-year-old Lauren - exam pressure and a recent family heartbreak have taken their toll.Having started out as a journalist and editor, Sophie McKenzie became a full-time author after being made redundant and taking up a creative writing course. They run into a police officer Suzanna Sanders who gives them a ride in her car and offers them orange juice.
