The True Colour of Forever

An unlikely clique of teens embark on a summer of twitter fame, rebellious good deeds and desperate love in this thought-provoking second novel by the author of The Loose Ends List. After high school senior Sadie helps a baby in distress, she becomes an internet sensation and is introduced to other ‘hometown heroes’. Despite all their differences, the five teens hatch passionate plans to secretly right local wrongs.

But when they breach the boundaries of their world, they discover that there might be truth in the saying ‘no good deed goes unpunished’. For fans of The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks and The Boy Most Likely, this novel combines humour, romance and wisdom while taking on timely issues including teen drug abuse, bullying, ethnic discrimination, and the importance of being kind and doing good. Praise for The Loose Ends List:’A poignant and important story about compassion, love, and the decision to live life on your own terms – right up to the very last minute: all aboard’ – Kirkus Reviews’Fans of Jenny Downham’s Before I Die or Jonathan Tropper’s This Is Where I Leave You will enjoy this unique story about dying on one’s own terms.

Mentions of drinking, drugs, and sex make this title appropriate for older readers (…) With its fresh, original plot and thought-provoking themes, this title will have a high teen appeal.’ – School Library Journal