Trapped

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Interest Age 11+ Reading Age 7

Trapped sees teen thriller maestro Sophie McKenzie present a page-turning tale of overcoming rivalries and snap judgements in order to survive a school trip disaster.

Back on the bus after the Hightop Youth Singers have performed at a retirement home, Hailey is struggling with the way everyone’s fawning over new girl Bex, with her “awesome” voice, “sleek dark hair, great big eyes and huge curly eyelashes.” Add to that the fact that her long-time crush seems to have lost interest in her, and it’s fair to say Hailey is not happy.

When disaster strikes and their coach is left teetering on the edge of a cliff, Hailey and Bex must find a way to work through their differences — the survival of the Hightop Youth Singers depends on it.

Fast-paced and shot-through with urgency and emotion as Hailey comes to a state of empathy, Trapped has a lucid, pacey style and themes that are perfectly pitched for teenagers who find reading a challenge.

Reviewed by Joanne Owen
Joanne Owen is a writer, reviewer and workshop presenter whose lifelong love of books began when she was growing up in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
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About Trapped

A dramatic coach crash forces Hailey to re-examine her relationships with her fellow singing-club members in this gripping drama from queen of teen thrillers Sophie McKenzie.

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