The Innocents

The Innocents

"When you travelled with death as your constant companion you learned to sense it. You hear the early emptying of any sound as all creatures silenced themselves and slowed their pulses. Birds, animals, men. Nobody was willing to be picked out.

Missie Missinger is busy growing up in a small town. When tragedy hits the community, they call it an accident. But as more accidents unfold, the frightened locals look for an answer - and find an easy target.

Missie holds the clues to what happened. If she puts the puzzle together and confronts the truth she will be in danger. If she doesn't, an innocent youth could be blamed for another's death.

Nette Hilton is an established author of children's literature and has won several awards for her books, which range from early childhood to novels for older readers. Her work includes the forever popular A Proper Little Lady and The Web, both of which have won awards and have been translated into many languages. Sprite Downberry, Nette's recent novel for young adults, was shortlisted for both the NSW and Queensland Premiers' Literary Awards. Her work beyond teaching and writing includes regular workshops and author talks at many writing venues, including literature festivals around the country.

The Innocents
Random House Australia
Author: Nette Hilton
ISBN: 9781864718744
Price: $18.95