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Megan and Alice are starting secondary school; with new subjects, new teachers and new friends, it’s going to take a bit of getting used to. The sixth book in Judi Curtin's bestselling series.
Alice and Megan are starting secondary school; with new subjects, new teachers and new friends, it’s going to take a bit of getting used to. And when Megan meets Marcus, the class bad-boy who’s always in trouble, but doesn’t seem to care, things really start to get complicated.
At least she has Home Ec class with Alice – the worst cook in the school – to look forward to, so school’s not all bad!
Alice’s ill-fated Home Economics adventures will have readers in stitches.
'Ireland’s answer to Jacqueline Wilson. Perfectly written stories of friendship and growing up . . . these sweet stories are a joy.' Irish Independent
Judi Curtin is the best-selling author of the ‘Alice and Megan’ series, the 'Eva' series. several other books. Judi's new series, beginning with Time After Time, is about Beth and Molly, accidental time-travelling best friends. Judi Curtin won the Irish Book Award Senior 2017 for Stand By Me.
Woody Fox has been a children’s illustrator for 30 years specialising in all things animal related and anything funny. He’s worked for most of the major publishers in Britain as well as many abroad and also had successful cards ranges and clothes designs.
He also has been a willow sculptor for the last 12 years, again specialising in animals which are his passion: you can see his scuptures at www.woodyfoxwillow.co.uk. He lives in Devon, England with his partner and two black cats surrounded by trees and wonderful wildlife.
'Entertaining.'
Sunday Independent
'As well as dealing with teenage fun and friendship, Curtin writes about the transition to a new school, fitting in and bullying with the light, deft touch readers have come to expect from this series.'
CBI’s Bookfest Recommended Reading Guide
'Will not disappoint her loyal fans.'
Clare Champion
'Funny and sweet, but dealing with serious issues like bullying and peer pressure.'
Irish Independent
'provides great humour.'
Waterford News & Star
'Ireland’s answer to Jacqueline Wilson. Perfectly written stories of friendship and growing up . . . these sweet stories are a joy.'
Irish Independent 'Write On' supplement
'an engrossing story ... the author shows real insight into the difficulties faced by young teenagers as they forge new friendships in secondary school ... Curtin's celebration of friendship, humour and loyalty is a very enjoyable read and will appeal par
InTouch Magazine
'the resolution, as in all of Judi Curtin’s series, is realistic and profoundly satisfying'
Books Ireland
An 'accessible tone and cheerfully simple illustrations'
Sunday Independent
'There’s a warm, happy ending and a real feeling that Megan has stepped toward adulthood successfully with the help of her own good sense, friends and family.'
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'Never over-dramatised or clichéd, the author reminds you that life isn’t easy at this stage and that even bright girls from warm, supportive families may need considerable courage to face everyday school life
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Reader Reviews
Best in the world
Lola Ter on 13th July 2013
I LOVE YOUR BOOKS PLEASE KEEP WRITING MORE - THEYRE LIKE THE JACQUELINE WILSON BOOKS BUT BETTER!!!
Lily Rose on 31st May 2010
I loved this book to bits,and all the other books.they were the best books ive ever read ,keep writing more please,go raibh maith agat.
ine on 19th April 2010
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