The new Tracy Beaker

Observer

Britain finally has an answer to Jeff Kinney and his Wimpy Kid

Bookzone

I'd like to prescribe a healthy spoonful of Laura Dockrill

Guardian

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The third book in the Darcy Burdock series from the children’s author named one of the top ten literary talent by <i>The Times</i>, <i>Sorry About Me </i>features the 10-year-old encountering much drama when mice invade her house and her best friend is pulled out of school. Prose is broken up with charming illustrations and notebook extracts

Big Issue

The <i>Darcy Burdock</i> series is one of my absolute favourites for younger readers. It's clever, funny and so very charming. I laughed my way through <i>Sorry About Me</i>, revelling in Darcy's kookiness and her ability to see the world the way she does. Surely she's now a literary icon for the 9+ age range?! Darcy is a character to love, as is her whole crazy family. The Burdocks are just so enjoyable to read about, whether they're catching mice or having a shouty rant at a horrid pet shop owner. Whatever they do, they always do it with style, and that's what makes them memorable. <i>Sorry About Me</i> is another genius addition to the <i>Darcy Burdock</i> series and I can't wait for more. I say that at the end of every book, but it's true: they're *that* good!

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Ten-year-old Darcy sees the extraordinary in the everyday and the wonder in the world around her. This third book sees Darcy encounter extra-large-amounts of drama - mice have invaded her house, which means the family must get a cat. Cue a mega-meltdown in a pet shop and then the arrival of Pork, an angry dumpling of a cat who terrifies Lamb-Beth. And while chaos rules at home, Will's long-lost dad has turned-up and taken him out of school. Who will Darcy be friends with now? Must she hang-out with school secretary Mavis EVERY DAY FOR ALL ETERNITY?Joyous drawings, colourful characters and a high-energy voice - the Darcy Burdock books are packed with personality from start to finish.
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Ten-year-old Darcy sees the extraordinary in the everyday and the wonder in the world around her. Must she hang-out with school secretary Mavis EVERY DAY FOR ALL ETERNITY?Joyous drawings, colourful characters and a high-energy voice - the Darcy Burdock books are packed with personality from start to finish.
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The new Tracy Beaker
The third book starring Darcy Burdock - the new, all-conquering character for tweens.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780552566063
Publisert
2014
Utgiver
Vendor
Corgi Childrens
Vekt
206 gr
Høyde
178 mm
Bredde
126 mm
Dybde
21 mm
Aldersnivå
JC, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
336

Forfatter

Om bidragsyterne

Laura Dockrill is an award winning author and illustrator. What Have I Done? is Laura's first book for adults. She has written thirteen books for children and young adults. She has been shortlisted for the Waterstones Book of The Year Prize, long listed for the Carnegie Medal and shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2018. She has earned plaudits like ‘Top 10 literary Talent’ from The Times.

Laura has appeared on a host of TV programmes; CBeebies, Blue Peter, Newsnight and BBC Breakfast to name a few. Her radio prowess spans across the entire BBC network, having performed works on Radio 1 through 6 including Woman’s Hour and Open Book. She has written for the BFI, BBC Radio, Channel 4, The British Council, The Young Vic and the National Theatre.

Laura is on the advisory panel at The Ministry Of Stories, and has judged many literary prizes including the John Betjeman Poetry Prize, BBC National Short Story Prize and the BAFTA Children’s Prize.