We really enjoyed this novel and think it's the best Nicola Morgan has written so far. The plot is complicated and involves several main characters each of whom could be the one who is threatening Cat, the central character.

Cat is a promising athlete but. like many talented young people, she finds the demands placed on her by training conflict with her need to lead a fuller social life. Edinburgh and the Union Canal are also powerful presences in this novel and are the setting for the action which is stimulated by themes of war, bereavement and mental health and - just to add an extra dash of spice - arachnophobia

Deathwatch by Nicola Morgan, £6.99

Blastie author visits

click here to learn more about writer visits which we organise into schools and to hear John Fardell talk about his new book with Peter from P5 at Low Port Primary.

Review of Personal Study

There's no escaping the fact that if you are in 5th or 6th Year at a Scottish secondary school then you are going to have to choose a book - quality mind - that can be used for your Personal Study part of Higher English. This is a fab opportunity to explore a book - quality mind - that you really love and to pick the theme or a main character to explore in some depth. Ahh, I detect some quaking out in cyber world. Don't fear guys 'cos Blasties has top tips on getting you through this part of the exam - even if the last book you read for pleasure was Where's Wally.

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