Paper Butterflies

Stand By Me meets We Were LiarsÂ- a heartbreaking and stunning breakout novel for teenagersÂfrom the award-nominated author ofÂSeed.June''s life at homeÂwith her stepmother and stepsister is a dark one – and a secret one.ÂNot even her father knows about it. She''s trapped like a butterfly in a jar.But then she meets Blister, a boy in the woods. And in him, June recognises the tiniest glimmer of hope that perhaps she can find a way to fly far, far away. But freedom comes at a price …ÂPaper Butterflies is an unforgettable read, perfect for fans of Lisa Williamson''s The Art of Being Normal, Sarah Crossan''s Moonrise, Jandy Nelson, Jennifer Niven and Louise O''Neill.''It broke my heart over and over. Destined to be one of THE most important books this year.'' – Melinda Salisbury, author ofÂThe Sin Eater''s Daughter.''A gripping and harrowing tale … best YA proof I''ve read this year.'' – Charlotte Eyre,ÂThe Bookseller.Lisa Heathfield launched herÂwriting career with Seed, her stunning YA debut about a cult, which was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children''s Prize. Before becoming a mum to her three sons, she was a secondary school English teacher and loved inspiring teenagers to read. Paper Butterflies is her beautiful and heart-breaking second novel. Lisa lives in Brighton.