Author(s): Mary-Anne Scott

NZ Young Adult Fiction | 05 - August | 2024 Battle of the Bibliophiles for Yr 10

Finn’s druggie dad is on trial for manslaughter, so Finn is sent away to an exclusive boarding school to remove him from the small-town gossip machine.

At first he feels a bit like a fish out of water, but soon makes some good friends, and even scores with the much admired Mia, who plays in the symphonic band with him. However, there is someone who knows Finn’s secret ... blackmail and lies ... will Finn ever face the truth? It’s not until disaster befalls one of his friends at an illicit after-ball party that Finn learns what is most important in life.

We have 10 copies on order, due the middle of March.

A revised, updated edition of Snakes and Ladders, winner of the Children’s Choice Award in the Young Adult category of the 2013 NZ Children’s and YA Book Awards.