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Mel has everything to lose but how can she stand back when she knows somethings not right?Within the pages of a stolen diary, Melati discovers a coded cry for help the diary belongs to Devi, an Indonesian teenager who is being held by traffickers. Mel races across the island of Java and against the clock to work out Devis identity and where shes being held. Before long the pieces fall into place and Mel must put her own life on the line to save a girl shes never met.
P>Review The Hidden Girl is a taut and compelling crime YA that explores dark places with a deft hand. Melati is my favourite kind of heroine rebellious, self-deprecating and determined. Her sure sense of self and justice feels relevant to young people today, who face a broken world but remain undaunted. I loved her journey. -- Simmone HowellI loved this enthralling, fast-paced mystery, which is also a genuinely moving story about overcoming past mistakes and the power of forgiveness. Melati is a complex and loveable heroine whose ability to get herself in and out of trouble had me on the edge of my seat. A page-turner! Lisa WalkerThe Hidden Girl excels in the exploration of the fierceness, courage and complexity of young women. Melati is not only motivated by an impulse for adventure, but also by a deep sense of empathy and concern for Devi, and anger at the injustice she faces. Bassett also effectively depicts the electric awkwardness of romance in your teens, while maintaining Melatis focus on helping Devi. Racing with the characters across lush Javanese roads and the menacing laneways of inner-city Melbourne while deciphering clues and waiting for justice to be served makes The Hidden Girl a thrilling and gratifying read. Books+ PublishingWith a labyrinth of plot twists and shocking revelations, Louise Bassetts debut novel is heart-pounding, hair-raising, spine-chilling and so much more. Each page ignites every nerve in the body, switching on your fight-or-flight response as you connect with the characters and follow each step in their investigation. This is a story about the strength of the human spirit, the hope we place in strangers and the dangerous choices we are forced to make for the better good. ReadingsMel is a great character. She is rebellious and you will find yourself at times questioning why she is making the decisions that she does, but deep down she just desperately wants justice to be done. With themes of making amends, forgiveness, ethics, privilege, responsibility, friendship, and sex trafficking, this is a gripping story that will suit readers aged 14 and above. Lamont Books About the Author: Louise Bassett is an Australian author who writes for young adults and grown-ups. The Hidden Girl is her debut novel and was shortlisted for the Ampersand Prize. Her award-winning adult short fiction has been published internationally. Her second and third YA novels are in the works.After emigrating from England on a Greek liner, Louise grew up in Adelaide, the weird murder capital of Australia and a fertile environment for a budding writer. After university, she narrowly dodged a career as a lawyer and worked in international aid in Cambodia, Papua New Guinea and Vietnam. While living in Indonesia, she scaled volcanoes and worked with activists who were campaigning to end violence against women. These experiences inspired The Hidden Girl.Louise works in community justice, giving her a deep understanding of the impact of crime and vulnerability; issues she explores in her writing.Based in Melbourne, Louise lives with her partner and too many books. Her stepsons keep her in touch with all things YA. Visit Louise online at https://louisebassettauthor.We ship Australia-wide, including all major cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Newcastle, and the Gold Coast.
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