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Secret Friends

by Elizabeth Laird, illustrated by Jason Cockcroft

Interest age: 7 to 11
Reading age: 8+

Published by Hodder Children's Books, 1997

  • Classics
  • Picture books

About this book

At her new school, Rafaella suffers daily name-calling from her peers. Lucy feels partly responsible, having herself invented the nickname 'Earwig' as a result of Rafaella’s prominent ears.

The two girls form a secret friendship, but Rafaella’s insecurity about her appearance eventually leads to tragedy. A moving story, with beautiful illustrations.

About the author

Elizabeth Laird is the award-winning author of many highly acclaimed novels. She has written over 30 books for children on a broad range of subjects, from historical adventures to real life stories, picture books to retelling of folk tales. She has won many awards, including the Children's Book Award for Kiss the Dust, the Smarties Young Judges Award, and the Lancashire Book Award. Elizabeth has been shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal five times as well as every other major children’s book award.

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