Snakes and Ladders

Name: Snakes and Ladders
Brand: Scholastic New Zealand Limited
SKU: 9781775430407
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By Mary-Anne Scott

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Snakes and Ladders by Mary-Anne Scott follows the story of Finn, whose father is on trial for manslaughter. To shield him from the relentless gossip of their small town, Finn is sent away to an exclusive boarding school. Initially, Finn feels like a fish out of... Read More

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Snakes and Ladders by Mary-Anne Scott follows the story of Finn, whose father is on trial for manslaughter. To shield him from the relentless gossip of their small town, Finn is sent away to an exclusive boarding school.

Initially, Finn feels like a fish out of water, but soon he makes some good friends and even shares a budding romance with the much-lusted-after Mia, who plays in the symphonic band with him. However, there is someone who knows Finn's secret...

With themes of blackmail and lies, Finn must ponder if he will ever confront the truth. It is only when one of his friends faces a disaster at an illicit after-ball party that Finn truly learns what is most important in life.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781775430407

Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2012

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Scholastic New Zealand

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 250g

Pages: 296

Collections

Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Mary-Anne Scott New Zealand and Australia Published New Zealand Published New Zealand Young Adult Scholastic Young Adult Young Adult Mystery & Thriller

About the Author

Mary-anne Scott was born in Hastings, NZ, into a large family of nine children. Her mother, Joy Watson, authored the award-winning Grandpa's Cardigan series. Reading and music were her main interests as she grew up and everyone in the family learned at least two instruments. Mary-anne is married with four sons, and lives in Havelock North. Snakes and Ladders is her first book.

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