Adele Broadbent

K's first real try at breaking the rules proves to be a bit of a disaster. The constant wondering what might have happened if only she had chosen differently. But then that disaster meant she met a boy, she learnt the truth, and she just might get to save a life – the life of a whale. Family secrets once...

Olly has always lived alone with his mum, who lets Aunty Claire make all the decisions in the family. When he is grounded and unable to go to soccer camp, he keeps running into Mad Martha, who walks the streets with her shopping trolley. He is forbidden to see or speak with her. Who is she and what aren't they...