About the Book

An unforgettable standalone novel from Nicky Singer, author of the sensational, award-winning FEATHER BOY.

Twelve-year-old Jess is grieving for her beloved Aunt Edie, and anxiously awaiting the birth of her twin brothers, when she finds a mysterious glass flask hidden in a desk. The flask is beautiful to Jess, and soon she starts to believe that it contains a magical life-force. When her half-brothers are born critically ill, Jess becomes convinced that their survival depends on what’s happening to the flask…

Through Jess's stunning narration, Nicky Singer explores the meaning of life, and the interconnected nature of all things - in a way which is entirely accessible to young readers.

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Product Details

• ISBN: 9780007438785
• ISBN 10: 0007438788
• Imprint: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
• On Sale: 06/07/2012
• Pages: 256
• List Price:9.99 CAD
• BISAC1 : JUVENILE FICTION / Family / General (see also headings under Social Themes)
• BISAC2 : JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / Military & Wars
• BISAC3 : JUVENILE FICTION / School & Education
• BISAC4 : JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories
• BISAC5 : JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Bullying

Nicky Singer

Biography

Nicky Singer was born in 1956 and has worked in publishing, the arts and television. She was co-founder and co-director of Performing Arts Labs, a charity dedicated to training new writers for theatre, screen and opera. In 1995 she presented BBC2’s highly acclaimed documentary series on women’s fertility, “Labours of Eve”. In 2000, Nicky was made a board member of the South East Arts Board. Nicky lives in Brighton with her husband and their two young sons and a daughter.

Other Works by Nicky Singer

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  The Flask

  By Nicky Singer

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  Feather Boy (Essential Modern Classics)

  By Nicky Singer