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.
Category: Children's fiction
Themes:
Friendships
Series:
Alice and Megan
Secondary school’s a whole new world!
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 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 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 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.
'Entertaining.'
'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.'
'Will not disappoint her loyal fans.'
'Funny and sweet, but dealing with serious issues like bullying and peer pressure.'
'provides great humour.'
'Ireland’s answer to Jacqueline Wilson. Perfectly written stories of friendship and growing up . . . these sweet stories are a joy.'
'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
'the resolution, as in all of Judi Curtin’s series, is realistic and profoundly satisfying'
An 'accessible tone and cheerfully simple illustrations'
'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.'
'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
