Beautifully written. Poignant, and honest. Crossan deals with some tough issues with compassion and honesty. Apple has been raised by her grandmother after her mother “ran away” when she was a toddler. Apple finds her grandmother’s strict rules suffocating and yearns for her mother’s return, thinking that she will be more fun. So when she does suddenly reappear Apple thinks life is going to be perfect. The reality is a lot more complex. This is such a wonderful book and would suit a sensitive reader. Highly recommended for Year 7+