A Twist in Time
Cosy (Cosima) Walker enjoys a close and supportive relationship with her reclusive invalid mother. When her mother is hospitalised for a period of time life changes dramatically for Cosy. Sent to live with a foster family whose two other charges, Jade and Jemma, seem intent on making life difficult for Cosy, her despair is compounded by her inability to cope with maths homework without help from her mother. Gradually, she notices the occasional presence of another girl in her bedroom, a girl from another time with whom Cosy can only communicate through the writing which each of them does in the room. Reading her 'ghost girl's diary, Cosy realises that Kathleen also sees her and is puzzled by Cosy's modern day clothes. Kathleen's presence provides Cosy with a sense of her own worth. Cosy's ability to modify her perspective about other people changes too, as she matures from the sheltered, over-sensitive and rather self-centred girl she has been. A Twist in Time touches on a number of sensitive issues which are handled with a delicate touch. These are woven into an entertaining story of modern girlhood with a 'twist' back to World War Two which gives an added interest to the story.