After a few drunken moments at a party, Cass's world is turned upside down when she realizes she is pregnant.

She has to make the agonizing decision of whether or not to keep the baby - and amid all the turmoil and heartbreak she faces in coming to her decision, she finds support from an unexpected source - James Derwent, the yobbish bully.

As Cass gets to know James she discovers that his attitude is all a front to cover for his terrible home life, and when James goes missing, Cass feels that it's up to her to go and look for him, and bring him home.

This is a powerful, realistic novel that older children will enjoy.

Sue Welford is a recognized name with booksellers and is an OUP author we are keen to build.

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