The Ant Colony

An irresistible new novel from Guardian-award-winning novelist, Jenny Valentine. Number 33 Georgiana Street houses many people and yet seems home to none. To runaway Sam it is a place to disappear. To Bohemia, it's just another blip between crises, as her mum ricochets off the latest boyfriend. Old Isobel acts like she owns the place, even though it actually belongs to Steve in the basement, who is always looking to squeeze in yet another tenant. Life there is a kind of ordered chaos. Like ants, they scurry about their business, crossing paths, following their own tracks, no questions asked. But it doesn't take much to upset the balance. Dig deep enough and you'll find that everyone has something to hide… In The Ant Colony, Jenny Valentine, the Sunday Times bestselling author, delves into the complexities of blended families and the lives of runaways. The book's themes and the author's storytelling prowess make it a top choice for children's fiction enthusiasts. For fans of Louis Sachar (The Cardturner), Frances Hardinge (A Skinful of Shadows), Sophie Kinsella (What Does it Feel Like?), Annie Barrows (The Truth According to Us), and Matt Haig (The Radleys).