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Secret Friends

By Elizabeth Laird

Adjectives

heartbreaking thought-provoking poignant

Genres

Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing Realistic Fiction

What is Secret Friends about?

Rafaella, the new girl at school, struggles to make friends due to her distinctive appearance. Lucy, initially the first to tease her by calling her 'Earwig', secretly befriends Rafaella outside school. Their hidden friendship grows, but when tragedy strikes, Lucy is left to confront the consequences of her actions and the importance of empathy.

About the author

Elizabeth Laird is a well-known British author who has written many exciting books for children. She loves to travel and often uses her adventures as inspiration for her stories. One of her most famous books is 'The Garbage King'. Elizabeth enjoys meeting young readers and sharing her love of reading and writing.

Pages

160 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Edition published

2019

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