What the World Doesn't See

A powerful novel about grief, disability and first love from the author of Rosie Loves Jack, a World Book Night and Read for Empathy title.

Run away from what they see. Discover who you are.

Maudie and Jake's family is falling to pieces - their mum's been struggling with her grief since they lost Dad and one night she vanishes. When Jake is put into care, Maudie can't take it anymore. She comes up with a wild plan to pull their family back together - by kidnapping Jake.

On the run in Cornwall, Jake and Maudie each find something they hadn't expected - freedom and love. But can they find Mum and a way to heal together?

“A brave and tender book about loss, family bonds and not judging on first appearance.” Joseph Elliott, author of The Good Hawk