Raw and shocking: a book that pulls no punches. Published to massive critical acclaim, this is a lyrical and chilling account of a girl’s descent into the vortex of anorexia. Another must-read by the Carnegie Medal shortlisted author of Chains. Lia and Cassie were best friends, wintergirls frozen in matchstick bodies. But Cassie starved herself to death. Now Lia means to follow. The voice inside Lia’s head tells her to control herself: stay strong, lose more, weigh less. Thin, thinner, thinnest. Until she disappears…

“This is necessary reading.” Booklist

“A startlingly crisp and pitch-perfect first-person narrative.” School Library Journal

“As difficult as reading this novel can be, it is even more difficult to put down.” Publishers Weekly

This book contains mature themes more suitable for older readers.

Product Details

Catalogue number

512 in EU Teen January 2019

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9781407144610

Date published

March 6th, 2014

Other details

304 pages

Condition

New

UK edition

Author/Illustrator

Laurie Halse Anderson

Laurie Halse Anderson has been published to huge critical acclaim both in her native US and in the UK. She tackles tough subjects with humour and sensitivity and her work has earned numerous awards. Laurie lives in Northern New York. www.madwomanintheforest.com