Rachel McIntyre

Fifteen-year-old Lara has found her soulmate. There's just one problem - he's her teacher. A compelling and controversial debut from a fresh and original new voice in YA fiction.Lara's life has changed radically since her father lost his job. As the eldest, she tries to keep upbeat for the sake of her younger siblings, so her diary becomes her sole outlet for how awful everything is at home. And to make matters worse, Lara is being bullied at school.Things are going from bad to worse when a new, young teacher, Mr. Jagger, arrives at school. Quickly, Lara feels Mr. J is the one person who takes her seriously, notices her potential, and is kind to her. The one person with whom she falls madly and hopelessly in love with. The one person who cannot reciprocate her feelings . . . can he?Exploring relevant and provactive themes including abuse, bullying, forbidden love, and self-esteem issues, "Me and Mr J" will strike a chord with adolescents and adults alike.

Me and Mr J

Four best friends with perfect lives. A once in a lifetime opportunity. Who can resist the call of fame and fortune? Liv, Hetty, Jez and Duffy are auditioning for a new reality TV show. Producer Cassandra has warned them the process might be tough, but they are excited and keen to get on with things, confident that they can handle anything. But when Cass produces a photo of a body, everyone realises that they may have something to hide after all... Rachel McIntyre is the author of the critically acclaimed young adult novels Me & Mr J and The Number One Rule for Girls. She was inspired by the timeless themes in J B Priestley's classic play An Inspector Calls, and wanted to make them relevant to contemporary teens, the result of which was This Careless Life.

This Careless Life

Book one follows the journey of the best assassin of Acreage, the Death Sparrow, Serena Nightshade as she infiltrates the tyrant's court to stop an invasion. However, as she trades her daggers for ballgowns she realizes the court can be as deadly as the shadows. She teams up with the Heir Prince and his Captain of the Guards to survive and protect Acreage. There are only two problems. Her meddling heart and her illegal magic.

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