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Half a Sister
Summary
Half a Sister
by Kelly McKain
- An irresistible, moving tale of two girls caught up in life-changing drama.
- From Kelly McKain, the author of the Totally Lucy series.
Hannah is thrilled at the idea of her newly-discovered half-sister coming to live with her family. She’s always imagined a lovely sisterly world of the girly chats, swapping make-up and sharing secrets and clothes. Beautiful, glamorous Ellie seems to live up to all Hannah’s expectations. But gradually she begins to realise that Ellie has a darker side – one that threatens to tear Hannah’s world apart.
“a warm and gripping read about truth, lies and learning to trust...”
Cathy Cassidy
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Kelly McKain
Kelly McKain worked as a copywriter in an advertising agency and as a primary school teacher before becoming a full time writer. She is now the author of over thirty books for children and teens, including several bestsellers.
Visit www.kellymckain.co.uk to find out more.
Press & Blog Reviews
Dream sister or total nightmare? Hannah's life is about to change, big style... a warm and gripping read about truth, lies and learning to trust...
Cathy Cassidy
Kelly McKain has to be one of our best children’s authors; as a former teacher, she has her finger firmly on the pulse of girls at that rather awkward stage of pre-adolescence. Fully tuned in to their hopes and fears, their embarrassments and their search for identity and womanhood in a bewildering modern world, she weaves clever fables which not only answer questions and offer wise advice but also entertain and amuse.
Half a Sister is a brilliant cautionary tale which highlights the dangers of making hasty judgments about people and reinforces the message that childhood happiness and security spring from loving and caring parents. Written in a gossipy style that will strike a chord with youngsters, Half a Sister is a super book with a truly touching thread of home truths running through its warm and winsome heart. Hannah is not just a girl in a special story but any ordinary 12-year-old whose certainties will inevitably tested by the raw realities of life.
Lancashire Evening Post
How would it feel to suddenly find out you have a half-sister you never knew about? Hannah’s world is turned upside down when she discovers her dad has another daughter, Ellie, who then moves from Paris to live with them. But having an older, ultra-cool, glam sister is not all Hannah hopes it’ll be…4/5
Mizz Magazine
Extras
- Half a Sister on Kelly McKain's website
A half sister is better than none - or is it?! Visit Kelly's website to find out more and to let her know what you think of Half a Sister.
Also by Kelly McKain
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Strawberry Summer
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