First Day of My Life

Lisa Williamson

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Chicken House
01 February 2022

General fiction (Children's&YA); Young Adult

A love letter to best-friendship, first loves and unexpected surprises. A powerful reminder that every day has the potential to be the first day of the rest of your life. It’s GCSE results day. Frankie’s best friend, Jojo, is missing. And a baby has been stolen. But there are three sides to this story. Frankie, Jojo and Ram’s lives are about to change forever as their friendships are put to the test by the unpredictability of life. They’re each determined to find out the truth, but at what cost?

By: Lisa Williamson
Imprint: Chicken House
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 317g
ISBN: 9781788451550
ISBN 10: 1788451554
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 01 February 2022
Recommended Age: From 12 to 18 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lisa was born and grew up in Nottingham. Following a degree in drama, she worked as an actor for over a decade before writing her debut novel. THE ART OF BEING NORMAL went on to win the Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Best Older Fiction 2016. Lisa is also the author of ALL ABOUT MIA and PAPER AVALANCHE and was one of seven contributors to the collaborative novel FLOORED. When she's not writing, Lisa loves long walks, long talks, dessert, good books and bad TV. She lives in London.

Reviews for First Day of My Life

A compelling drama * Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week * A gripping mystery that frames friendship, love and new beginnings * Observer * A warm and compelling tale of friendship and first loves * Holly Bourne * Spot on about friendship and beautifully uplifting * Patrice Lawrence * A warm, witty and wonderful book about friendship and all its complications * Jenny Downham * A deft, absorbing story with characters so sympathetic, they’ll make a home in your heart * Non Pratt * Beautiful and affirming * Melinda Salisbury *