Always Angel

A powerful novel about second chances, friendship and finding the courage to rewrite your story. Angel is a troublemaker. She gets into fights, she storms out of lessons and she's had more detentions than any other Year 8 student...ever. With her mum not well enough to look after her, her foster parents try to help her turn things around. Angel is determined to be better, finding some new friends and a talent for baking along the way. But it's hard to be good when everyone expects you to be bad, and Angel is running out of chances... Praise for Kimberly Whittam: "I loved the book, and the quiet strong hero will really appeal to children about to start Year 7." Cressida Cowell, author of How to Train Your Dragon "A tender 10+ novel about the challenges of shyness in the bold world of school." The Guardian "A captivating story about shyness and strength, reassuring and empowering." Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs "Kimberly has captured exactly how I felt at that age. I'm so happy for all those quiet children who will finally feel more powerful and see their place in the world." Clare Weze, author of The Lightning Catcher