A young girl is thrown into small town living after a move from the big city. Her family split apart, an ipod with no wifi, and new friendships to build – how will 11 year old Amber cope?
Gran suggests a good old fashioned pen pal to ease the boredom, and a friendship which started out with a fe... w little fibs soon gets out of control! Will pen pal Millie find out ‘The Truth About Amber'? Amber may be in more trouble than she bargained for!
Amber's multi-generational family - an inventive Grandad, a Grandma who is an adventurous cook, and a mum who's trying her best whilst enduring separation and maybe even divorce - make up this tale of coming of age and forgiveness. Oh! and then there's the boy with his great big lolloping shaggy dog who lives nearby.
A fast paced read for 9 to 12 year olds.
An illustrated children's novella in 12 chapters.read more
BIOGRAPHY Hi! I'm a UK-born author now living in vibrant Melbourne, Australia. As a mum, author, volunteer, planner creator, and fibro-warrior, I've embraced many roles with passion and dedication.
I was born in Northumberland, England, and have lived in various wonderful places like Lancashire, Wearside, Kent, and He... rtfordshire. My teaching career began in the charmingly named village of Shiney Row during the Miner’s Strike, and I later became a Deputy Head and Acting Headmistress in Kent before having my son. In Hertfordshire, I taught Special Educational Needs children part time. Each county holds a special place in my heart, but Northumberland will always feel like home.
When my husband's career brought us to Melbourne, what started as a short stay turned into over twenty wonderful years. Melbourne has truly become our home.
I enjoy volunteer work and have written biographies for palliative care patients and assisted in a Day Oncology Wig Room. Writing has been a lifelong passion, leading to the books you see here. I'm also an enthusiastic creator of printable and digital planners, which you can find on Etsy.