Author:Verna Allette Wilkins
David Grant and his wife Carrie are the best known pop vocal coaches in the UK. Their client list includes Take That, Spice Girl Melanie C., Lemar, Will Young and numerous others. David also had a music career of his own, and has won a MOBO Award and been nominated for a Brit Award. This book follows the life of the young David, a boy who loves music and reading. He overcomes a daunting move from Jamaica to post-war Britain, a near-fatal car crash, dull jobs and unsuccessful auditions with hard work and determination.
Funny and entertaining . . . I'd definitely recommend this book and give it 5 out of 5 stars
—— TBKThis hilarious and heartbreaking new story from the bestselling, award-winning Jacqueline Wilson follows her most popular character through ups and downs, laughs and tears. Fifteen years on from her first appearance on the page, Tracy Beaker is as vibrant and entertaining as ever
—— www.bettybookmark.co.ukA heartwarming story of one of the UK's most favoured children's characters
—— Headteacher UpdatePitched firmly at her young fans, though it's an amusing and touching read for adults too
—— Irish TimesThis book is brilliant
—— Waterstone's Books QuarterlyAnthony Browne is a sublime master of the visual pun
—— Independent on SundayThe Magritte of the pre-schoolers, Browne's illustrations are among the most distinctive and surreal of any children's artist. A beautiful tribute to a very special dad in a dressing gown
—— The ScotsmanA celebration of all things "dad" from the quirky to the moving
—— Aberdeen Evening ExpressIt's humorous and charming. Dads and kids alike will love it
—— Woman’s Own