Look Me in the Eye

Jane Godwin

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Lothian
28 February 2024

General fiction (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues: body & health (Children's&YA); Young Adult

running late

drop it off without me

I type drop what off? I don't know what Mish is talking about.

While I'm typing, another message appears. don't tell bella

But I am Bella.

Best friends Bella and Connie live on the outskirts of the city in an area that was once full of open fields and paddocks but is changing as the suburbs creep closer. And now there is Mish, Connie's cousin, who has to be included even though she is unfriendly and unpredictable. The pandemic lockdowns have lifted and the three teens are eager to explore their newfound independence. But with the world opening up, there has been a rise in surveillance, from apps that track their movements to voice recorders and hidden cameras. It feels like everyone is watching them. But when does 'watching' become 'watching over'?

Do we have a right to know everything about those we love? Look Me in the Eye is a gripping tale of young teens navigating freedom and trust-building, privacy and secrets, in an era of parental surveillance.

'An important novel that rings true to life' BOOKS+PUBLISHING

Praise for Jane Godwin's writing:

'Fantastically tense in places, A Walk in the Dark is a great read for all kids ages 11 plus' Readings

'Refreshingly unpredictable, bold and refuses to minimise the complex lives of [its] characters' Saturday Age

'This book is a joy to read' CBCA Judges' report on When Rain Turns to Snow

'Quality storytelling . . . gripping' The Australian Women's Weekly

By: Jane Godwin
Imprint: Lothian
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 230g
ISBN: 9780734420794
ISBN 10: 073442079X
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 28 February 2024
Recommended Age: From 12 to 15 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jane Godwin is the highly acclaimed and internationally published author of many books for children and young people, across all styles and ages. Children's Publisher at Penguin Books Australia for many years, Jane's books include her novels A Walk in the Dark (September 2022), Falling From Grace, As Happy as Here (a CBCA Notable Book) and When Rain Turns to Snow (shortlisted for the CBCA Book of the Year for Older Readers and for the Prime Minister's Literary Awards) and picture books Tilly, illustrated by Anna Walker and The Best Hiding Place (illustrated by Sylvia Morris), both shortlisted for the CBCA Picture Book of the Year Award. Jane is dedicated to pursuing quality and enriching reading and writing experiences for young people, and spends as much time as she can working with them in schools and communities and running literature and writing programs. janegodwin.com.au