A disturbing mystery threatens Becky’s new life. Fourteen-year-old Becky is getting used to life after her heart transplant. She loves how strong she is feeling, but she’s terrified of falling ill again. All too soon, she starts to have unsettling experiences. Vivid pictures of unfamiliar people and places suddenly flash through her mind. What can they mean? Mysteriously drawn to a park on the far side of town, Becky begins to unravel a mystery deeply buried in her new heart.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“A mystery with a hint of the paranormal unsettles Becky’s life following a heart transplant. Laura Summers’ debut Desperate Measures attracted much attention and this proves she’s a distinctive and original new voice.” –The Bookseller 25 March 2011
From the Publisher
Laura Summers’ debut novel DESPERATE MEASURES was published in 2010 to great critical acclaim. It was nominated for the Carnegie, shortlisted for the Waterstone’s Prize and also for the the Leeds, Nasen and many local awards. In addition, the novel won the prestigious Literature Ability Media International Award run by Leonard Cheshire Disability and supported by Orange. Heartbeat Away is Laura Summers’ atmospheric and gripping new novel.
About the Author
Laura Summers grew up in South London and was a teacher before turning full time to writing. She has written for many popular children’s television series including The Story of Tracy Beaker and The New Worst Witch, and was nominated for a children’s BAFTA for one of her scripts for The Little Princess. Her first book, DESPERATE MEASURES, was shortlisted for the Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize and nominated for the Carnegie Medal. Laura now lives in North Devon with her husband and children and when not writing loves to draw and paint.
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