Awards

• Short-listed for The Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2017 (UK)
• Shortlisted for The Bookseller YA Book Prize 2017.
• Shortlisted for Waterstones Children's Book Prize: Older Fiction 2017.

Overview

Stand By Me meets We Were Liars – a stunning breakout YA novel from the author of Seed, with a heartbreaking and shocking twist. June’s life at home with her stepmother and stepsister is a dark one – and a secret one. She is trapped like a butterfly in a net. But then June meets Blister, a boy in the woods. In him she recognises the tiniest glimmer of hope that perhaps she can find a way to fly far, far away from home and be free. Because every creature in this world deserves their freedom . . . But at what price? Paper Butterflies is an unforgettable read, perfect for fans of James Dawson, Jandy Nelson, Sarah Crossan and Louise O’Neill.

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9781405275392

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Reviews

Praise for Lisa Heathfield's Seed: 'We are obsessed with Seed. It's unlike anything we've ever read before' YA Love Magazine 'Lisa Heathfield's debut is stunning and has left me aching for more. Do yourself a favour and do NOT pass this one up' Confessions of a Readaholic 'Dark themes are explored with a gentle touch, leading to a heart-pounding conclusion. Insanely good - one of the best books I've read this year' Kate Ormand, blogger and YA author 'Addictive, compelling and thought-provoking. Lisa Heathfield is one to watch' So Many Books, So Little Time 'Simply stunning . . . Heathfield's prose weaves a truly magical and convincing world' Maia & a Little Moore 'Hauntingly beautiful . . . a precious gem of a book' Tales of Yesterday 'If you want a gripping and heart-stopping read that will pull at your heart strings then this is the book for you' Lovereading.co.uk 'I adored this book. The story gets going right from the off and never lets up' Book Magpie 'Pearl's story had me totally gripped and I couldn't put the book down' OMG That Book 'I haven't read a book in a long time that has blown me away. Seed completely changed that' Queen of Contemporary 'Seed was, hands down, one of the best books I have ever read. Utterly captivating and dangerously addictive' The Dark Dictator 'Compelling and exciting . . . I would give it 5 stars' Guardian Children's Books 'Wow, wow, wow! This book was utterly incredible. A truly remarkable novel' Sophie Reads YA', Various, Various

Author Information

Lisa Heathfield launched her writing career with Seed, her stunning YA debut about a cult. Before becoming a mum to her three sons, she was a secondary school English teacher and loved inspiring teenagers to read. Paper Butterflies is her beautiful and heart-breaking second novel. Lisa lives in Brighton.

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