Author: Cassidy, Anne Interest age: from c 14 yearsPublished on 1 February 2024 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom.Paperback | 304 pages128 x 197 x 21 | 212g 'brave and intelligent' BookTrustBOOKTRUST TEENAGE PRIZE 2005 WINNER SHORTLISTED FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDAL & WHITBREAD BOOK AWARD2005A book as blisteringly relevant as it was when published20 years ago.Three children walked away from the edge of town one day- but only two of them came back . . .JJ was charged and convicted of murder. Six years later, she hasnow been released, and has a new identity.But is there any way that she can lead a 'normal' life?A gripping and emotionally searing novel from a talentedauthor, Looking for JJ explores the circumstancesand motives behind the murder of a child - by her friend.for fans of Thirteen Reasons Why, We Were Liars & InventingAnnaa book to be read time and againa unique perspective which explores issues of morality and whetheroffenders of heinous crimes be forgiven More praise for Looking for JJ'Compelling, thought-provoking' Kirkus'Asking more questions than it answers, this is a brilliantand disturbing piece of writing, that looks beyond the headlinesand forces the reader to confront and question some of their ownattitudes to contemporary issues.' BookTrust
