Not only is Kitty Killin a good storyteller, she is also the World’s expert on mothers having new and unwanted boyfriends.  This is why her teacher suggests she talk to Helly Johnston in the dark privacy of the lost property cupboard and why she tells the story of her mother and Gerald Faulkner.

What’s the hook?

The protagonist’s humour and shrewd insight makes this a Gripping novel.

What are the themes?

Step-families, conflicting generations, home and school life.

Teaching points?

Many excellent passages which are good models for pupils’ writing.