A tense, page-turning story that sensitively deals with themes of family upheaval and kleptomania, from Cath Howe - the bestselling author of Ella on the Outside.

When Ren’s house burns down, she and her family feel lucky to be alive. Soon though, Ren feels really sad and cross. Why does she have nothing when everyone else has so much? They don’t care about any of it and wouldn’t miss things if they lost them. In fact, thinks Ren, maybe they deserve to lose them...

Caspar can’t believe there’s a thief in the class. Why would anyone take Miss Chatto’s hairclip or Jake’s pen? But the burning question is, what will Caspar do when he finds out who it is?

Perfect for 9+ readers, My Life on Fire is a beacon of heart and hope – and a reminder that unexpected heroes are all around us.