by Margarita Montimore
Reviewed by Janet:
Nineteen-year-old Oona is ready to celebrate her birthday on the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve. Her life lies before her, as does a crucial decision. Yet after the clock strikes twelve, Oona finds herself physically 51 years old and much of her life – unremembered – behind her. This humorous and fascinating story, with music interwoven throughout, explores the true value – and the challenge - of living life in the present.