North of Nowhere

The sleepy seaside village of Porthaven hides a mystery...

Mia's grandad has vanished and nobody knows why. When Mia and her mum go to support her grandma, Mia makes friends with local girl, Dee. But why does Dee seem so out of reach Why does she claim to be facing violent storms when Mia sees only sunny skies?

And can Mia solve the mystery and find her grandad before time and tide forever wash away his future?

Commended for Carnegie Medal 2014 (UK)
Short-listed for The Brilliant Book Award 2014 (UK)

“Lis Kessler has done it again...I thought North of Nowhere was stunning! Mindblowing!”

- SERENDIPITY REVIEWS

compels and intrigues its reader and provides an excellent, enjoyable read along the way. A must-read - ARMADILLO

a gripping read, an atmospheric adventure - NEWBOOKS

- SERENDIPITY REVIEWS

compels and intrigues its reader and provides an excellent, enjoyable read along the way. A must-read - ARMADILLO

a gripping read, an atmospheric adventure - NEWBOOKS

Liz Kessler studied English at Loughborough University, has worked as a teacher and a journalist and has an MA in Creative Writing from Manchester Metropolitan University. Liz now lives in Cornwall.

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The sleepy seaside village of Porthaven hides a mystery...Mia's grandad has vanished and nobody knows why. When Mia and her mum go to support her grandma, Mia makes friends with local girl, Dee. But why does Dee seem so out of reach Why does she claim to be facing violent storms when Mia sees only sunny skies?And can Mia solve the mystery and find her grandad before time and tide forever wash away his future?

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