Toffee

In her latest novel, award-winning author Sarah Crossan tells the poignant story of Allison, who escapes a deteriorating home life by hiding in an elderly woman's shed. There, she adopts the identity of "Toffee," a name Marla, who suffers from dementia, recognizes but struggles to remember. As their lives intertwine, the appearance of Allison's stepmother, along with her new baby, complicates their fragile existence, leading to questions about family, trust, and survival. This stirring narrative explores the unexpected bonds formed in times of crisis.