from Amazon.com
"After what happened to her face, Marina stopped talking. Completely. Even the people at the hospital couldn't help her find her voice again. In an almost hopeless, last-ditch effort, Marina is shuffled to a boarding school--where she's required to keep a journal. Ugh! Slowly, though, the secrets begin to pour from her spirit onto the paper. The more shape she can give to the nightmare, the more she is released from it. This is one of the most intelligent, realistic novels about post-traumatic stress ever written for young people. Marina's transformation will inspire any teen who has ever struggled to find his or her voice."

This extraordinary book, though technically for young people, is an example of that great Australian writer, John Marsden's early work. Definitely worth reading for young and older readers alike.

A little extra something in inkognitoh's RABCK... Greetings from home, darls!!!

What an extraordinary surprise. For some reason I had never heard of this book but I bet it'll be more than interesting. The book has been signed by the author as well. There is a note to the proverious owner, it says 'Erin, take risks, John Marsden'. Isn't that nice?

Thanks so much for sending this surprise gem of a book my way lmn60.

The story is spun out tantalisingly via the diary entries of a teenage girl who refuses to speak. Gradually we learn what happens to her and watch as she learns ways to communicat and find her voice. I'm really impressed with this book (as I am with Marsden's other work) so thanks again for surprising me with it.

Left on one of the towers of the castle afer a day out with the Spanish Bookcrossers during the annual Encuentro.