Book cover for Lights Up by Lisette Auton

Lights Up

2024 Released
384 Pages
6-9 Hours
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Puffin BooksISBN 9780241637654

Discover this theatrical, magical adventure about putting the ghosts of the past to rest, from the disability activist and award-winning author of The Secret of Haven Point. Perfect for fans of Elle McNicoll and Sophie Anderson.

Just like her favorite person in the whole world - her grandad - Hettie's favorite place in the whole world - the Arts Center - has gone. And Hettie can't quite work out how she's supposed to feel anything like how she did before.
Many years before, Jack is feeling lonely too. But his life changes when he's taken in by a theatre troupe and learns the secrets of the mysterious people behind the acts.
And many years before that, Araine is also struggling, with a life that doesn't look anything like she thought it would. A meagre existence where it seems like rich people, with their evenings out at the theatre, don't have a thing to worry about.
When you're feeling alone it can be hard to see the light.
But even though they live YEARS apart, Hettie, Jack and Araine are connected in ways they never imagined.

A magical story full of ghosts, theatre, friendship and family - and featuring disabled heroes.

Lisette Auton

Lisette Auton is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist. That means she does stuff with words, mainly as an author, performer and playwright. Her favourite stories to read and write are those where magic leaks into the everyday. She is proudly northern, disabled and neurodivergent, and the author of The Attic Door to Nowhere.

You can find her work in galleries, online, in theatres and bookshops, as well as random places such as railway station waiting rooms and launderettes. When she’s not playing with words you will find her collecting conkers and pebbles, or having a nap.

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