You’ve probably figured out by now that I love this tree. I love it because it’s no longer beautiful, no longer a tree that would stop a tourist, begging to be photographed. And I love it because it reminds me of my mum.

Clem is slowly rebuilding her life after a house fire destroyed everything. She’s about to start high school with her best friends, Bridge and Ellie, and she’s happy living with her dad in their tiny flat. So when her mum unexpectedly moves back in, Clem feels like there’s no space for her anymore.

But then she meets Matt, a funny and rebellious fourteen-year-old who has family troubles of his own. Clem feels like she can tell him anything … all except her deepest fear. When everything starts to unravel, Clem must decide which secrets to keep and which to share.

The Secrets We Share was a CBCA Notable, Shortlisted for the ABIA Awards and Shortlisted for the Speech Pathology Awards,

The CBCA’s Reading Time

‘... engaging and well written ...’

Kids’ Book Review

‘... fantastic characters and strong dialogue make this beautifully crafted story shine.’

Emily Gale author of The Other Side of Summer

‘A perfect story about being in-between.’

Readings

‘The issue of mental illness is delicately handled, appropriately for this age group. Clem isn’t perfect, but she’s doing her best and she gets to the truth in the end. Tween readers will relish the journey with her. Highly recommended for readers aged around 10 and up.’