Book Review on Ooh la la Daizy Star by Cathy Cassidy

By: Cocopanda

 So sorry I haven't been reviewing!

Book review:

Daizy star is still looking for her star quality and it's nearly the end of Primary School!! When she finds out that her class are going to Paris for a school trip she can't quite believe it!  A French adventure with modern art, stray cats and boy mad friends. Will Daizy find her star quality or will she find that she's special just the way she is?

I love this book! A fun-filled book with relatable characters. A great book from the great author Cathy Cassidy!

Review on Cherry Blossom Dreams by Gwyneth Rees

Review by: Cocopanda

                                                                                                               
Cherry Blossom Dreams is about Sasha - a nearly 13 year old who has a complicated life. Her friends - Lily and Priti - don't get on at all, her mum is dating a 9 year younger man and Sasha's dad died when she was 5. Oh, and her twin brother Sean is hiding a snake with his friend Zack.
The only time Sasha can escape her hard life is Blossom House, a big old Victorian house with cherry trees in the garden. But Blossom House has secrets lurking in every nook and cranny. Will they discover it? And what's wrong with Granny?

I think this book is great and suitable for girls age 10 +. I am sure you will fall in love with the book!

 

News... PLUS INTERVIEW!!!!

By Cocopanda

News: 

• I am going to include more interviews from now on. We have an interview today (you'll have to wait - boo!).  
• The Edinburgh Book Festival is on from 15th - 31st August. Book your tickets now! https://www.edbookfest.co.uk/
• New books are out! The Looking Glass Girl and Fortune Cookie both by Cathy Cassidy are out! Fortune Cookie is the last Chocolate Box Girl book in the series. And this time its main character is a boy. We can't wait!

INTERVIEW WITH HOLLY WEBB!!

What do you write?

I've written over a hundred books, but I'm most well known for my Animal Stories series.

Do you get fan mail?

Yes.

Can we contact you?

By email through my website.

What is your latest book?

The Water Horse has just been published, The Truffle Mouse will be published in August. Return to the Secret Garden and The Snow Princess will be published in October.

What is it like being a writer?

Mostly fantastic, except for the days where the book doesn’t want to work!

What tips would you give to want-to-be writers?

Read – the more you read and think about what you’re reading the better your own writing will be. Also, try to finish things!

How did you get into writing?

I worked as an editor at a children’s publisher and came up with an idea for a book series. I was supposed to work the idea up so we could suggest it to authors who might want to write it, but I fell in love with the idea and wrote it myself.

Who is your inspiration?

I don’t really have one…

Who would you like to thank for giving you ideas, their thoughts ect.?

My children are very useful feedback, and good at having accidents and entanglements that find their way into my books. So are my cats!

Book review on Half a Sister by Kelly McKain

Review by: Cocopanda

I loved reading this book. It is about Hannah finding out she has an older half sister, called Ellie. She cannot wait. Ellie tries to help out with friendship problems but it becomes worse. Does Ellie have a bad, dark side? Read it and find out!

I think this is a good read for girls and boys aged 9 - 12 . 5 stars from me!!

Book Review on Boys school girls: Tara's sister trouble by Lil Chase

Review by: Cocopanda

This book about a boys school accepting girls for the first time in it's history. Tara is really excited and is looking forward to it. But when her sister Maxie joins as well disaster looms. Join Tara, Obi, Abby, Candy and Maxie in a journey of friendship.

I think this is a great read for girls age 9 - 13. 5 stars from me!!

If you liked this book why not try The Boy's School Girls: Abby's Shadow or Obi's Secret ?

Book Review on Maya's Secret by Holly Webb

Review by: Cocopanda


Maya Knight is actually India Kell's daughter. Maya moved schools to have a fresh start, with no-one knowing about her mum. But when the Fair Trade Project comes up Maya, Poppy, Izzy and Emily need to go to great lengths to get the word out there.... and it means Maya revealing the truth about her mum......

I think this book is great! Ages 9 - 12 for girls and boys.

5 stars!

Book Review on Daisy, Dad and the Huge, Small Surprise (Ally's World #10) by Karen McCombie

Review by: Cocopanda

Grandma and Stanley are getting married, Dad + Tor's new teacher = lots of twinkling. Ally is feeling sad as someone is left out from all of this love business - Mum!

I really like this book and would recommend it to all of my friends. A good read for girls (and maybe some boys) aged 9 - 13.

5 stars!