I Have No Secrets
(15 reviews with an average rating of 5 out of 5)
Publisher: Farshore
Fourteen-year-old Jemma has severe cerebral palsy and is non-verbal. She and her foster family have experimented with assistive communication in the past but nothing yet has offered the right solution. Family life is chaotic but generally quite happy – especially since Jemma has a cherished friend in her carer Sarah.
The fly in the ointment is Sarah’s apparently affable boyfriend Dan. Jemma alone knows the truth, as Dan lets down his guard when they are alone, foolishly assuming her to be permanently devoid of communication and indeed faculty. The thing is, he’s not just unpleasant… He’s a killer. How can she tell the world before he strikes again?
A fast-paced and accessible thriller, refreshing in its inclusion of a non-verbal protagonist. The first-person narrative offers the reader unique access to her sharp-witted, perceptive and engaging character. Also within the family, Jemma's foster brother is on the autistic spectrum and her foster sister displays challenging behaviour.
Winner of the 2018 Federation of Children’s Book Groups Children’s Book Award: Book for Older Readers.
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What you thought...
Average rating:
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Anonymous, 19 May 2024
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A great book for 12-16 age readers!
Anonymous, 23 April 2023
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loved it
Anonymous, 16 December 2022
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It was horrible as someone was killed
Rahan, 19 October 2022
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This book is now one of my favourites! This is the story of a disabled teenager who is given a huge secret from a murderer! This is given to Jemma since she has no way to communicate and let others know of this horrifying fact. Who is the murderer? Read and find out!
Feza, 10 January 2022
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This was a great book which I definetely suggest for 12 year olds and over.
Rachel, 17 January 2021
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it was excellent I haven’t read everything I found this book at target and immediately started reading it just got my attention
Xime, 20 June 2020
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i loved this book so much! i was hanging onto every word and i didn't want to put the book down. i have never come across a book as thrilling as this. the way the story was laid gave me goosebumps. have i mentioned i LOVE this book?
freya, 17 June 2020
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This book is Amazing! I love it! I litrally have to do this thing for school and they asked me what genre it is, idk, someone helpppp
Nikola, 24 April 2020
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This was such a heartwarming, thrilling book! Many characters with VERY intriguing personalities. I loved it!
Iman, 22 March 2020
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This book was amazing. I couldn’t stay away from it for more than a few minutes. A thrilling read and really suspenseful. I would recommend this book for anyone over the age of 12.
Rose, 18 February 2020
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I’m 16 and found this a gripping read suitable for anyone over 12 would recommend
Grace, 24 January 2020
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epic boookkkkk
hi, 19 January 2020
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Amazing book! Im not a reader myself but this book defiantly caught my eye. Amazing storyline, amazing characters and its definitely worth reading!!!!
Nasie, 13 December 2019
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Good book and scary
Patrick, 05 October 2019
So good it made me smile