Permanent Rose

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During a long, hot summer, eight-year-old Rose Casson is heartbroken when her friend Tom returns to America without a word. Determined to find him, Rose embarks on a quest that leads her to unexpected discoveries about her family and herself. Amidst the chaos of her sister Caddy's uncertain engagement and Saffy's search for her biological father, Rose's journey is filled with humour, warmth, and the enduring bonds of family.

About the author

Hilary McKay is a much-loved British author who writes funny and heartwarming stories for children. She is best known for her Casson Family books, including 'Saffy's Angel', which won the Whitbread Children's Book Award. Hilary's stories often feature lively families, clever pets, and adventures that will make you laugh and think.