Between the Flags

"At the heart of Between the Flags is a strong emotional riptide that quickly takes hold and pulls you into deep dark waters. But never fear, were in safe hands: Rachel Fenton is here to teach us how to swim. This is a powerful, generous, healing book, full of life, with a central character you will never forget." - Dylan Horrocks, author of Hicksville

What if the worst thing that could ever happen to you had already happened, but you didnt realise? Like your brain couldnt handle it, so you turned it into a comic. Then closed it.

Fourteen-year-old trainee lifeguard Mandy Malham has wanted to beat Jen in the surf lifesaving championships at Soldier Tree Bay ever since Jen bullied her in primary school, but to do that, Mandy comes to realise that first she must rescue herself.

Between the Flags is a story of losing and finding yourself when some days it feels like the only friend you have is the pen in your hand. The first YA novel from author and graphic artist Rachel Fenton.