Tia Fisher, author of the “compelling, gutsy and important” (Lucy Cuthew) Crossing the Line, will be taking part in this year’s Bath Children’s Literature Festival.

Catch Tia on Wednesday 4th October from 7.30pm at the Guildhall as she joins Anika Hussain and Dev Kothari for a discussion on writing for children and teens, her creative process and her publishing journey so far. For more information, including how to book your tickets, see here.

Erik’s life has been falling apart ever since his dad died. Homework and being good at school stop feeling important when you’re the new man of the house. When Erik’s bad behaviour attracts the wrong crowd, he’s sucked into a terrifying new world of drug dealing, trap houses and violence.

Making money feels good but Erik soon learns that a small favour can become a huge debt.

And when his sisters’ lives are threatened, Erik will have to cross one more line to save them.

Crossing the Line is out now. Grab your copy here or, better, via your local bookshop or Bookshop.org.

Follow Tia on Twitter @tiafisher_.