A review by margaret21
Sal by Mick Kitson

3.0

This is the compelling story of Sal and her half sister Peppa's escape from life with their alcoholic mother and abusive step-father. Thirteen year old Sal, who narrates the story has long planned this escape, making use of carefully learnt bush skills to live Galloway Forest Park Scotland. Circumstances have made her wise beyond her years, though failing at school. It's an incredible, yet credible story of the consequences of one man's unremitting abuse, and of a mother totally unable to protect her daughters. An involving read both for an adult and YA audience.