Driftwood by Cathy Cassidy (From Worcester News)

Driftwood by Cathy Cassidy

10:58am Friday 19th March 2010 in

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HANNAH and Joey have been best friends for ever. Joey's parents love rescuing things and making them beautiful - their house is full of things made from driftwood, old glass and shells from the beach. Which is why the scraggy kittens the girls find in a bin at school end up living there. And when Paul moves in as Joey's foster brother, everyone thinks that maybe he needs rescuing too. But nobody knows quite how badly.

At first, it's great - Hannah's brother befriends Paul, and the four of them hang out together. But then things start to go wrong. Paul is being bullied. Subtly at first - but quickly it gets dangerous.

People aren't like driftwood or abandoned kittens and Hannah doesn't know how to rescue him. Paul doesn't want to be rescued - but with help, he can find a way to save himself.

Published by Puffin Books, £5.99 (paperback)

REVIEW

By Tiffany-Anne Lane, age 12.

What is the story about?

Two young girls that have been friends forever, their names are Hannah and Joey.

What did you like about the story?

It's an adventure.

Did the story read well?

Yes.

Which character did you like the best and why?

Hannah because she is funny.

Did you like the ending without giving the ending away?

It made you always want to know what happens next.

Would you read more stories by this author?

Yes.

What age group is this book suitable for?

10 to 13 year olds.