About the Book: Now a major motion picture from Studio Ghibli, When Marnie Was There is a haunting and beautifully moving modern classic. Sent from her foster home to a quiet Norfolk village by the sea, lonely Anna spends her summer exploring the sandhills and marshes. There she meets the mysterious Marnie, a girl who accepts Anna exactly as she is and becomes her first true friend. But when Marnie suddenly disappears, Anna is left searching for answers. Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, this atmospheric tale of friendship, belonging, memory and mystery is a timeless fantasy for readers of all ages.