An unforgettable novel from a Carnegie Medal-winning author about the devastating effects of World War One on the lives of five young people.

"An immensely readable, passionately written epic, with an involving, fast-moving plot constantly challenging readers' assumptions" Guardian "Young readers will find themselves swept along with Breslin's engaging cast into a world where duty and compassion must somehow co-exist" TES "Breslin brilliantly weaves the themes of emancipation, class, love, propaganda and the machinations of war into the story of how these young lives are changed with a light touch that belies the seriousness of the subject" Financial Times "Breslin's light touch and beautiful prose give the harrowing sights and sounds of the war a much more human feel ... A novel that will stay with me for a long time" The Bookseller "Theresa Breslin is simply a superb writer and I strongly recommend this novel to all readers" Teen Titles

Theresa Breslin is a critically acclaimed, multi-award winning Scottish author. She is hugely popular with young people, librarians and teachers. She was awarded the Carnegie Medal for Whispers in the Graveyard, The Dream Master was shortlisted for the Children's Book Award, Prisoner of the Inquisition was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and The Medici Seal was shortlisted for the Book Trust Teen Prize. Theresa lives in Glasgow.