Holding The Front Page

Consequences

by Laurie Depp

Becky is thrilled to get a summer placement on a weekend style magazine. She’s always wanted to be a journalist, but Becky’s ambitions are for serious journalism—politics and current affairs, exploring topical issues with real depth. Becky’s resigned to doing the frothy stuff though, until one day on a train she overhears an intriguing and sinister phone conversation and cleverly switches on her dictaphone. It seems that the conversation is about illegal gold bullion and implicates some high standing politicians. Becky and her new "colleague" Ben are determined to get to the bottom of it, but there are distractions; she’s getting very close to Ben, who’s much too old for her, and her dad—a politician—seems intent on thwarting the investigation. Becky soon realizes she’s in deep water, both with the reportage and with Ben. It’s a relief when Jake, a boy her own age, starts taking an interest in her. She’ll never forget her passion and is driven to succeed, but Becky realizes that she needs to enjoy being a teenager for a while longer, before the serious stuff sets in. And it’s while she’s hanging out with her new boyfriend that she meets Ellie, a wannabe pop star, in line for the bathroom at an outdoor festival.

Unknown Binding

First published May 15, 2008

About the author

Laurie Depp was born and brought up in the heart of the city in London, growing up amongst a varied mix of people - from market traders to city traders - and with nightlife to die for. She has been gathering material for her writing since her early teens.

It's rumored that Laurie is a distant cousin of that other famous Depp, Johnny, though Laurie will only say 'no comment' when asked.

Consequences is Laurie's first published sequence of books for the teen market, and though she is often reclusive and prone to agoraphobia, she is occasionally spotted dining around her 'manor', wearing dark glasses and a cute blonde wig.

Reviews

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

the covers 4 thes books r sh*t butt the actual story bit is great! this has 2 be the worse book of the series....BUT ITS STILL BRILLIANT! xx