A fresh, dual-narrative take on family and what it means to be true to yourself from the author of the highly-acclaimed The Doughnut Club.

Meet Max… he hadn’t thought about meeting his donor parent until his mums suggested it. After a tough year starting secondary school, his confidence has been knocked and he’s struggling to enjoy the music he used to love. With a charity concert coming up, the last thing Max wants to do is let down his friends. Maybe meeting his donor, Hari, will help him figure out who he wants to be.

Meet Ella… Hari’s daughter. Hari was a sperm donor before Ella was born. She’s fine with it, but she’s not fine with the idea of sharing him with some other kid she’s never met. With her mum working abroad and her best friend starting a different senior school, Ella’s dealing with enough change already. Now this decision her dad made in his past is messing with her future and she’s not happy.

When Max ends up gatecrashing Ella’s family hiking weekend, things do not go to plan, and they are both pushed to the edge…in more ways than one.

Will they stay stuck, or will they find a way to come together – and the path to their true selves?

Max and Ella, Stuck Together is filled with heart; for every 9+ reader who needs help being proud of who they are.