The Secrets We Keep

Nova Weetman

• Publisher: University of Queensland Press
• Year: 2016
• eBook ISBN: 9780702255489

A heartfelt story of secrets, loss, and the healing power of friendship.

Clem Timmins has lost everything: her house, her possessions, and her sense of normalcy. Now, living in a tiny flat with her dad, she must navigate a new school and a life far removed from what she once knew. On her first day, Clem meets Ellie, and in an attempt to fit in, she shares a secret she immediately regrets.

As Clem grapples with the aftermath of the fire and the challenges of her new life, she discovers the importance of true friendship and the courage to confront difficult truths. Can Clem find a way to rebuild her life and embrace a future filled with hope, even when all she wants to do is run away? This novel is for middle grade readers interested in stories about:

• Coping with trauma and loss
• Building resilience and finding inner strength
• Navigating family secrets and forming new friendships

Table of contents

• Cover
• Author bio
• Also by Nova Weetman
• Title page
• Imprint page
• Dedication
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 4
• Chapter 5
• Chapter 6
• Chapter 7
• Chapter 8
• Chapter 9
• Chapter 10
• Chapter 11
• Chapter 12
• Chapter 13
• Chapter 14
• Chapter 15
• Chapter 16
• Chapter 17
• Chapter 18
• Chapter 19
• Chapter 20
• Chapter 21
• Chapter 22
• Chapter 23
• Chapter 24
• Chapter 25
• Chapter 26
• Chapter 27
• Chapter 28
• Chapter 29
• Chapter 30
• Acknowledgements