Olly is lonely, lost and depressed at the start of #RoadtoTrueNorth, lacking any belief in himself and his ability to turn his life around. But very slowly, as the dramatic Icelandic landscape unfolds, he learns how to stand his ground with his alcoholic dad, meets some cool

Olly is lost and lacks confidence without Sol, his first love, but one night he manages to pluck up courage and sing the song they wrote together at an open mic night. If you like a slow-burn story with raw emotions, brooding landscapes and dark, cathartic music at its core,

#RoadtoTrueNorth is no.2 in the Amazon Bestseller chart today for Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction on Depression & Mental Health! #pinchyourselfmoment amazon.co.uk/gp/bestsellers…

Wanna know what happens when Olly's alcoholic father and his arch rival, Anton, take off into the Icelandic Highlands ill-prepared? Get my new book #RoadtoTrueNorth to find out... #roadtrip #emotionaljourney #newadultfiction

“This is masterly writing-intuitively analytical and utterly authentic… Holding gives us a mix of hope and uncertainty, bringing to the end of the novel the subtlety and drama which she threaded so successfully throughout the rest of its its pages.” booksforkeeps.co.uk/review/road-to…

So pleased to see my new book #RoadtoTrueNorth included in this great selection of new releases!

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"A bumper bind-up of an eco-adventure trilogy fuelled by friendship, environmentalism and time travel thrills." Joanne Owen, Expert Reviewer SeaBEAN (13+/11+) by Sarah Holding, Firehorse Enterprises Ltd A gripping cli-fi read, shop this anniversary edition: lovereading4kids.co.uk/book/978191630…

"This is what happens when emotional depth goes backpacking through Iceland and comes back older and wiser. It delivers a road trip that would probably make even a Viking tear up - the dynamic between Olly and Sean is total chaos, therapy, and healing all in one beautifully

"I found this book beautiful, introspective, and quietly powerful, that rare kind of story that doesn’t just tell a journey, it becomes one. Olly’s struggle between collapse and discovery, the fractured father-son bond, the aching silence of Icelandic landscapes, all feel raw,

"A deeply moving and beautifully written novel, capturing the fragile, transformative space between adolescence and adulthood with remarkable sensitivity, guiding readers through a journey that is as much about healing as it is about self-discovery. The narrative offers a rare

My latest YA novel #RoadtoTrueNorth is book of the week on Books for Keeps - one for your Christmas shopping list? booksforkeeps.co.uk/review/road-to…

"Road to True North is a beautifully written and emotionally layered novella that explores the fragile yet powerful bond between a father and son as they navigate love and loss, and captures the heartache and hope of two people learning that healing isn’t always about fixing,

"Great, on point storytelling re the fragility of masculinity, the complexity of generational pain, and the quiet courage it takes to grow up. Road to True North is a meditation on responsibility, resilience, and the unexpected ways we find our way back to ourselves." - Marie

"Olly’s coming of age set against the vast Icelandic backdrop feels both cinematic and deeply human, the kind of story that resonates across generations of readers who crave authenticity and heart.' - Elizabeth #RoadtoTrueNorth #comingofagenovel #YAfiction #blackfridaybookdeal

A suggestion for your Black Friday Amazon shopping list: Road to True North "A beautifully imagined and deeply reflective novel, one that guides readers through themes of identity, resilience, and the search for direction in an ever-changing world. Sarah Holding’s storytelling

A freak weather event sees seven teenagers trapped inside Blackpool Tower in this interesting sci-fi, eco-thriller. blackloop by Sarah Holding (YA), Firehorse Enterprises Ltd Click to learn more: lovereading4kids.co.uk/book/978191630…