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Alice in the Middle

Alice in the Middle

Written by Judi Curtin, Illustrated by Woody Fox, Cover illustration by Nicola Colton

Megan can’t wait to go away to Summer Camp with her best friend Alice. But when Alice makes friends with Hazel, Megan begins to feel left out.

The fourth book about Alice and Megan

Paperback: €8.99
Paperback: 256 pages
Size:196x130 mm
ISBN: 9781847176738

E-Book (ePub): €5.99
Also available as an E-Book (ePub)
ISBN: 9781847173751

Category: Children's fiction

Themes: Issues, Friendships

Series: Alice and Megan

A best friend is forever, isn’t she?

Megan can’t wait to go away to Summer Camp with her best friend Alice. It will be fantastic – no organic porridge, no school, nothing but fun!

But when Alice makes friends with Hazel, Megan begins to feel left out. Hazel’s pretty, sophisticated and popular, and Alice seems to think she’s amazing.

Is Megan going to lose her very best friend?

'A funny realistic story ideal for any Jacqueline Wilson fan' Irish Independent

Judi Curtin

Judi Curtin is the best-selling author of the ‘Alice and Megan’ series, the 'Eva' series and the 'Time After Time' series, about Beth and Molly, accidental time-travelling best friends. Judi won the Children's Book of the Year (Senior) at the Irish Book Awards in 2017 for Stand By Me. Her current series, about Lily, is set in the famous Lissadell House in Co Sligo.

Woody Fox

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.

Nicola Colton

Nicola Colton is an illustrator based in Dublin. Her style is playful and colourful and very much influenced by folktales/folk art, scenes in nature and children’s picture books.

Her website is www.nicolacolton.com.

'Girls and boys will warm to Judi Curtin’s funny stories about friendship in Alice in the Middle'

The Sunday Independent Sunday Independent

'A funny realistic story ideal for any Jacqueline Wilson fan'

Irish Independent Irish Independent

'The author’s portrayal of bullying is realistic and sensitive, and may well be of help to a child who is dealing with a similar situation of isolation.'

Inis Magazine Inis Magazine

Teaching Resources: free to view and download

  • Download Teaching Guides: Summaries & discussion points for the first 5 Alice & Megan books

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Rights Held: World, all languages
Rights Sold: New Zealand, Russian, Serbian, Language

Also by Judi Curtin:

Alice and Megan Series
Alice Again
Don't Ask Alice
Bonjour Alice
Alice to the Rescue
Alice & Megan's Cookbook

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Also by Woody Fox:

Alice and Megan Series
Alice Again
Don't Ask Alice
Bonjour Alice
Ed's Bed
Alice to the Rescue

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Also by Nicola Colton:

A Dublin Fairytale
Viva Alice!
Don't Ask Alice
Alice to the Rescue
Alice Again

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