To David Pollard for his boundless love, belief and support, and for everything in between. I couldn’t have done it without you.
Siboney Duff for flagging my story as YA, for her manuscript appraisal and advice, and for her faith in me. Sib, you’re a legend.
Tristan Bancks for his feedback and encouragement. Louise Holdsworth for her attention to detail.
Cassidy Light, Danika Cottrell, Sam Whortlehock, Jessie Cole, Nil Alemdar McHugh, Elisabet Mangsten, Petra Sweeney, Sam Toomey, Denise Greenaway, Lynne Casey and Sally Brakha for reading the early drafts.
Jakk Armstrong for always being there.
Jane Pearson for being the kind of editor writers dream about.
Katie Harnett for the beautiful cover illustration.
Finally, to Michael Heyward, Anne Beilby, Imogen Stubbs, Jane Novak, Stephanie Speight and everyone at Text for welcoming me to the family—oh, and for changing my life!
Thank you.