Lessons in Death

<B>The first book in a new murder-mystery school series set at Mayfield Academy from Sophie McKenzie, the bestselling author of million-copy-seller, <I>Girl Missing. </I></B><BR/><BR/><I>It’s a week into the summer term, the last day of April, and murder is the last thing on my mind . . .</I><BR/><BR/> Life at Mayfield Academy seems normal enough – that is until Georgia discovers the drama teacher, dead, in the school library. Then, when she goes back to look for him, having gone for help, his body has vanished.<BR/><BR/> Georgia knows what she saw, but only her best friend Billy believes her.<BR/><BR/> Determined to find out what has gone on, Georgia and Billy hunt for evidence with new girl, Wren. But with friendship dynamics also at play there’s a lot more at stake than dead bodies. And it’s not long before it becomes clear that someone is prepared to go to any lengths to stop their investigation . . .<BR/><BR/> Praise for <I>Girl, Missin</I><BR/> 'Page-turning' <B>The Independent</B><BR/> 'Will have you gripped for hours' <B>Sunday Express</B><BR/> 'Please read this book: it is brilliant!; <B>The Guardian</B><BR/> 'Whenever I hear the phrase YA thriller I only ever think of one name - and that's Sophie Mckenzie. Why? Because noboody does it better' <B>Phil Earle</B>, award-winning author<BR/> 'Sophie's thrillers are brilliant... you can't stop reading'<B> Robert Muchamore</B>, bestselling author<BR/> 'Brilliantly described, scary and touching' <B>The Daily Mirror</B><BR/><BR/><B>10 YEARS OF AWARDS FOR <I>Girl, Missing</I><BR/> Manchester Children's Book Awards<BR/> Bolton Children's Book Award<BR/> Soilhill Book Award<BR/> Winner of the Sakura Medal<BR/> Red House Children's Book Award<BR/> Richard and Judy Best Kids' Book<BR/> Lewisham Children's Book Award</B><BR/><BR/><BR/>