Something Secret by Gwyneth Rees

Laura thinks she knows her Mum pretty well, since it has only been them since her Dad left.
But when her Mum brings home a Boyfriend, and worse starts acting strangely, Laura knows she is keeping something from her. But what?
Laura starts thinking the secret is worse than she thought!

I recommend this book for girls aged 9+.

The Truth about Celia Frost by Paula Rawsthorne

Celia Frost has spent her entire life ruled by a rare disorder that means she could bleed to death from the slightest cut, confining her to a bubble of loneliness. No Friends. No Fun. No Life

But when a knife attack on Celia has a strange result. Celia and her Mum are on the run again. But from who?

I recommend this book for boys and girls aged 11+.