But until then, Marnie has to survive a dreary life in private school. She endures by escaping into an online role-playing game as much as possible and steering clear of the other students. So when Marnie is kidnapped by someone who also claims to be Skye's daughter, she is worried. With her reclusive tendencies, will anyone even know she's gone? And will her online gaming skills be of any help to her in this real-life drama. Cover art by Rowan MacColl.
While I was writing this novel, whenever Marnie would do something particularly Marnie-like, I'd jump up from my desk chair and dance around. Oh, or cry. So if anyone dares dislike my Marnie, or wishes her ill in any way, be warned: I shall push you down the airshaft into the Lair of the Rubble-Eater, where you will meet a terrible fate.
See book. And there'll be no Elf to be your companion. Andβ worst of allβno Yertle. Take that! This one will gain readers by word of mouth. A thriller for thoughtful readers. PDF Discussion Guide. No, it was all the people. There was always someone looking at her, even after all this time at the school. Marnie used to wonder what they were hoping to see. With the careful half-inch of dark at the roots, it screamed fake. Marnie loved it. It gave the gawkers something real to talk about; something that was her choice.
If she also put on her favorite neon pink T-shirt β far more noticeable than black β and her entire collection of heavy silver rings and chains, she could face just about anyone.
Marnie had looked ordinary then, except for the shocking resemblance to Skye. In that cafeteria, she had had to walk through the press of tables that were full of other kids, teachers, and the occasional headmaster or dean before she could finally get in line with a tray. Their parents were famous actors or corporate titans or rock stars.
