Crummy Mummy and Me

Oct 11, 2024 11:20 PM

Author:Anne Fine

Crummy Mummy and Me

'I don't think my mum's fit to be a parent, really I don't.'

How would you feel if your mother had royal-blue hair and wore lavender fishnet tights? But Minna's whole family (including her mum's punk boyfriend, Crusher Maggot) is a bit unusual. Being the only sensible one is not easy for Minna...

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A compelling story and beautifully written. Give this to a teenage girl and don't expect to see her until the last page has turned

—— (on Just Listen) , Time Out

A poignant coming-of-age story . . . this is perceptive and powerful storytelling

—— (on Just Listen) , Big Issue

Dessen gracefully balances comedy with tragedy, and introduces a complex heroine worth getting to know

—— (on The Truth About Forever) , Publishers Weekly

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