The classic best seller by the author of 'The Pretender' and the Bone & Cane novels remains as relevant as ever.

'Affairs between teachers and pupils are incredibly common,' says the author. 'They're often treated as a joke. But this isn't a funny story.'

Rachel has a crush on her new English teacher. Mike fancies Rachel too. Neither plans to do anything about it. Then a school play brings them closer together. Really Close.

Romeo and Juliet is a very romantic play, but this is real life. The star-crossed lovers are constantly afraid of discovery, of losing everything. What began as a schoolgirl fantasy has turned into an X-rated nightmare.

'A bold and powerful tale' — David Almond 'A brave novel... a thoughtful study of young love.' Books for Keeps

This latest edition of David Belbin's classic, gripping novel has a new afterword about the writing of the novel and its reception.