Books by Emily Barr

An emotional love story with a thrilling twist from the globally bestselling author of The One Memory of Flora Banks.Ariel's accidental meeting with a handsome stranger called Joe is completely perfect; they have a connection like she's never known before. They exchange numbers and agree to meet when he is back from a trip to France. But when Ariel messages him, the number Joe gave her is disconnected. He's ghosted her. She assumes she will never see him again.Except she does. Again and again.Ariel returns to the place she and Joe met, and is stunned to find him there, not in France as he said he'd be, and behaving as if he has no idea who she is. It turns out that their first meeting has been life-changing for them both, actually it's even more than that for Joe. But what do you do when - with every day that passes - you're literally growing apart from the best person you've ever known . . . ?

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Seventeen-year-old Flora Banks has an illness and can't remember anything for very long. She writes notes to herself to help her remember things. But one day, Flora kisses a boy and she remembers it. Flora must find the boy who kissed her and learn why she still has that one memory.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.

Timely and powerful; the new coming-of-age thriller from the bestselling author of The One Memory of Flora Banks. 1. Live your best life.2. Uncover family secrets.3. Trust no oneWhat would you do when you hear the news that humans have done such damage to the earth that there might only be a limited amount of safe air left - a year's worth at most?You'd work through your bucket list, heal rifts, do everything you've never been brave enough to do before?Olivia is struggling to do any of this. What it is she truly wants to do? Who do she wants to be?Then out of the blue comes contact from a long-lost cousin Olivia didn't even know existed. Natasha is everything Olivia wants to be and more. And as the girls meet up for a long, hot last summer, Olivia finds Natasha's ease and self-confidence having an effect on her.But Natasha definitely isn't everything she first appears to be . . .I walked home. I kept hearing footsteps behind me, but every time I turned around, no one was there.

HOW DO YOU KNOW WHO TO TRUST WHEN YOU CAN'T EVEN TRUST YOURSELF?I look at my hands. One of them says FLORA BE BRAVE.Flora has anterograde amnesia. She can't remember anything day-to-day: the joke her friend made, the instructions her parents gave her, how old she is.Then she kisses someone she shouldn't, and the next day she remembers it. It's the first time she's remembered anything since she was ten. But the boy is gone. She thinks he's moved to the Arctic. Will following him be the key to unlocking her memory? Who can she trust?THE ONE MEMORY OF FLORA BANKS is the unforgettable YA ebook of 2017."e;Barr's YA debut is a riveting page-turner that will keep you hooked till the end."e; - Entertainment Weekly"e;An icily atmospheric story with a captivating hook...A pacy page-turner that packs a significant emotional punch"e; - Guardian"e;Gripping. . . We promise you won't see the end coming."e; - HelloGiggles"e;a winning mix of a John Green/ Rainbow Rowell-style sharpness and sensitivity but underlined with a darker edge"e; - View Magazine"e;Do yourself a huge favor and grab this atmospheric, unique mystery for your Memorial Day weekend getaway."e; - Bustle.com"e;An absorbing, original and definitely memorable book."e; - S Magazine"e;An extraordinarily moving and original novel, a story of secrecy and lie, love and loss that manages to be both heart-breaking and life-affirming ...This is Barr's first novel for teenagers and it is as brave as Flora herself"e;. - Daily Mail

Stranded, a captivating novel penned by Emily Barr, is an enthralling read that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Published in 2012 by the renowned Headline Publishing Group, this book is a must-have for all lovers of the suspense genre. Stranded takes you on a thrilling journey, filled with unexpected twists and turns that will leave you breathless. Emily Barr, known for her gripping storytelling, does not disappoint in this masterpiece. This English language novel is a testament to her literary prowess and is sure to leave a lasting impression. Don't miss out on this riveting read from the Headline Publishing Group.

A tense, unsettling, modern-day Rebecca from the queen of psychological, suspenseful women's fiction

'One brilliantly compelling page-turner' Closer

'Sleep-sabotagingly moreish' Cosmopolitan

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'We can't praise Emily Barr's novels enough; they're fresh, original and hugely readable' Glamour