The Slightly True Story of Cedar B. Hartley (Who Planned to Live an Unusual Life)

With an unforgettable heroine, quirky humour and writing that`s both lyrical and charming, this is a remarkable first novel from a great new voice in children`s fiction. Cedar B. Hartley dreams of being a star. But the truth is, far from being unusual, she`s actually rather usual. So she`s delighted when a mysterious boy called Kite enters her life. With a voice like a river and an extraordinary talent for daring acrobatics, Kite overturns Cedar - and her life - in every way.