Collision 

  

ISBN 0246126 566 
Hardback
Granada Publishing 1985

ISBN 0583307 590
Paperback
Dragon Grafton Books 1986

Twice reprinted in paperback, Collision also scored a hit with an Australian book club.

A collision between two supertankers in the English Channel spells disaster. A huge oil slick threatens Britain's holiday beaches and their seabirds. But for Susan's father, insurance investigator John Jenkins, the most important thing is the collision itself. Was it really an accident?

As he starts to make inquiries, Susan and her friend Gary are busy helping with the massive clean-up operation. But when Mr Jenkins starts to get too close to the truth, the lives of both children are put in danger.
Reviews:

• "Extremely exciting, all too credible." (Alan Frank, ITV Oracle)
• "Super story, important message." (David Bellamy, The Conservation Foundation)
• "I thoroughly endorse David Bellamy's comment 'super story, important message'; Collision is an ideal adventure for today's top junior child. The quick-moving tale centres on the collision between two oil tankers, and the resulting catastrophe which threatens financially and ecologically. There is murder, blackmail, tension, poignancy mixed with loyalty, honesty and friendship. The author maintains striking realism, yet does not over-dramatise that which could be so easily painted in more horrific, violent detail. Above all else, the tragedy of pollution is skilfully handled, and the plight of the seabirds memorably recreated." (Nigel Spencer, Books for Keeps)
• "We just couldn't get Freddie to read - any book. Then he found Collision, was completely hooked on it, and hasn't stopped reading since."  (Grateful parent)
  

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