Melissa and Dobie can't believe they're in detention together. They hate each other, and couldn't be more different! Rebellious Dobie despises her wealthy background and has just lost the chance to be a professional dancer. Melissa is smart, sensible, and always doing her best to compensate for a life on the run with her alcoholic mother. Yet in between the anger and disappointment there's common ground. Once, they both had dreams - what went wrong? They forge an unlikely friendship that gives both of them the strength not to give up on their dreams. But circumstance, and the past, conspire to challenge their resolve right through to the dramatic climax of the story. This fast-paced read is dynamic and gripping, perfect for teen readers who want all the characteristics of a long novel, dealing with teenage issues and tough topics, in a strong, condensed book. From a series written by some amazing authors, this book is everything a reluctant reader would want to get them engaged.

Author Biography

Sherryl Clark has had over 30 of her works published in Australia, the USA, the UK, and Canada. Several of her books have won CBCA notable book listings, whilst Farm Kid, a novel, won the 2005 New South Wales Premier's Award for Children's Writing. She has been writing books for children and young adults for 12 years, and adult fiction and poetry for much longer. Living in Victoria, Australia, Sherryl teaches the Diploma of Professional Writing & Editing at Victoria University TAFE, in Melbourne. When not teaching, she visits schools and runs workshops and seminars on writing, editing and website planning.