What happens when your life is in tatters- then you meet a mysterious stranger?
\"Grandma seemed to have fallen asleep at the table. I suddenly realised the grandfather clock had stopped, and a soft white mist appeared from nowhere, enveloping the kitchen. This was no dream - it was real!\"
Alex is a lively happy-go-lucky girl. But soon after her thirteenth birthday she discovers she is fighting for her life. Eventually - guided by her Grandma Bella she goes through amazing life-changing experiences.
Ever since she was a young child, Tom have been like a big brother to her. But not any longer! Now he\'s so far out of reach. There\'s no chance for Alex - or is there?
Alex is an absorbing story for you that probes the wide range of complexities as a girl passes through puberty into adulthood. Unique addition to your home or school library. Great read for ages 10-14 years.
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