Hidden

On a small island off the southern coast of England, fourteen-year-old Alix must confront a life-and-death decision when she discovers an illegal Iraqi immigrant struggling in the incoming tide. The novel follows her as she wrestles with questions of loyalty, prejudice, and right and wrong while navigating the challenges of growing up in a community that is suspicious of outsiders. Mixing humor with hard-hitting reality, the story explores how one act of courage can change a teenager's understanding of herself and the world around her.