The Girl Who Came Out of the Woods

Aarti has always lived in the Clearing, a small town hidden in the forests of southern India. But her happy, secluded life is shattered after a horrific incident. For the first time, Aarti is forced to leave her home and venture out into the intriguing yet frightening outside world. On the streets of India, a chance encounter leads to her reluctantly becoming an overnight celebrity. As she embarks on her journey, she discovers that thousands of strangers are tailing her, seemingly knowing her every move... And how, forced to battle mysterious hashtags and constantly being photographed, can she find the help she so desperately needs? Everything is changing so fast for this girl who came out of the woods... Is it possible that she's been set up? This new thriller from the acclaimed author of *The Only Memory of Fleur Banks*, is perfect for fans of Karen McMenus, E. Lockhart, and Sophie McKenzie. *The Girl Who Came Out of the Woods* Praise: "Compelling and brilliantly written" - Fabolous Magazine. "Barr brilliantly captures Artie's emotions" "naivety and extreme innocence as she is swept away by the world of global capitalism and social media" - The Observer "A fast-paced, original thriller" - The Guardian "Artie's fresh worldviews make the story entertaining and moving" - The Sun