Always Angel by Whittam, Kimberly

Author: Whittam, Kimberly

For National Curriculum Key Stage 2

Published on 12 February 2026 by Usborne Publishing Ltd in the United Kingdom.

Paperback | 240 pages
198 x 130 | 206g

A powerful novel about second chances, friendship and finding the courage to rewrite your story.

Angel finds school hard.

She talks back to teachers, she storms out of lessons, and she’s had more detentions than any other Year 8 student…ever. But really, Angel wants to be good. She wants to fit in, she wants to make friends, and she even wants to win the school baking contest.

But it’s hard to be good when everyone expects the worst. And with her mum not well enough to look after her, and Angel making more and more bad choices, she’s starting to run out of chances…

Praise for Kimberly Whittam:’I loved the book, and the quiet strong hero will really appeal to children about to start Year 7.’ Cressida Cowell, author of How to Train Your Dragon’A tender 10+ novel about the challenges of shyness in the bold world of school.’ The Guardian’A captivating story about shyness and strength, reassuring and empowering.’ Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs’Kimberly has captured exactly how I felt at that age. I’m so happy for all those quiet children who will finally feel more powerful and see their place in the world.’ Clare Weze, author of The Lightning Catcher