The listener - Elizabeth Laird

When Gavin arrives at his grandmother's house, she is nowhere to be found. Thoughts of the football match he is missing and seeing his mates seem insignificant as he realises that he has to find her, and soon - there is heavy snow falling and it is getting dark. A trail of footsteps in the snow provide a vital clue But will he be too late?

Elizabeth Laird is a high profile writer of books for children and young adults. She has been shortlisted five times for the Carnegie Medal. She has written over 20 books, and much of her writing is inspired by her travels and experiences of living in many different countries.

'A lively graphic novel which will attract early teen readers.'
Irish Examiner (October 2010)