Sheena Wilkinson is one of Ireland's most acclaimed writers of fiction for young people. She has previously published seven other novels with Little Island Books, winning such awards as Book of the Year, Honour Award for Fiction and Children's Choice at the Children's Books Ireland awards, a White Raven and a place on the IBBY Honour List. She lives in Co Down, Northern Ireland, and is a full-time writer.

This is a well-constructed, taut novel and you are drawn in immediately... The message underpinning the novel that individuals can do something to bring about change is powerful and life-affirming. A heart-warming gem of a book.* Books for Keeps *Stella is Wilkinson's most endearing heroine yet, and her narrative offers up an insightful look into the losses and traumas of the era, with pitch-perfect period details woven throughout.* The Irish Times *I read this book in one heady gulp, captivated by its teenager narrator, Stella and her longing to be someone and do something important, something young teens will deeply relate to.* Irish Independent *'The novel gives a fascinating, sensitive, intelligent, even-handed insight into the historical period and the complexities facing many young women and families during the turbulent years directly after the War. However, it also covers many universal themes that every teenager can relate to today whether they have an understanding of war, politics and Northern Ireland's history or not. So many of the book's concerns, though particular to 1918, seem terribly applicable to 2017 and I was particularly struck by how contemporary this novel feels, which is surely a testament to Wilkinson's skills as a writer.'* The Bookbag *