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Sara's Face

Melvin Burgess

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Published by Andersen, part of Andersen

Format: Hardback

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EAN: 9781842701805
Published: 1 Jun 2006

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Synopsis

Sara is going to have a face transplant. She has allowed herself to be drawn into the orbit of a highly manipulative and ruthless pop-star. He is going to take her discarded face to cover his own scarred and damaged one. But as the time of the operation approaches, those closest to her suspect that Sara is changing her mind. Is she being pressured into it? Is the wealthy pop-star her benefactor - or her gaoler?

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What the critics say

Burgess writes with a sharpness, and a sympathy for the characters.
- Independent on Sunday

For those who want their cautionary tales with a bit of grit this is worth reading.
- The Times

A chilling, unputdownable, sinister thriller.
- The Bookseller

This book was intriguing, thrilling and tackled complex issues with skill.
- FRESH (supplement to Sunday Herald)

One of the most relevant and resonant novels for teenagers published this year . . . a fascinating and intricate novel
- Achuka

A gripping account of the nightmare world of self-harming and self-hating (but loveable) teenager Sara . . . may be Burgess's very best book to date.
- Irish Sunday Independent

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About the Author

Melvin Burgess was born in London and brought up in Surrey and Sussex. He has had a variety of jobs before becoming a full-time writer. Before his first novel, he had short stories published and a play broadcast on Radio 4. He is now regarded as one of the best writers in contemporary children's literature.