Author:Laura Dockrill
Ten-year-old Darcy Burdock is one of life's noticers. Curious, smart, funny and fiercely loyal, she sees the extraordinary in the everyday and the wonder in the world around her.
In this first book, we are introduced to her family: Mum, who Darcy loves as much as her favourite fried egg and chips, Dad, who is kind and fair if a bit hopeless, and little siblings Hector and Poppy, who Darcy likes dressing up in ridiculous outfits and having dance-offs with, respectively. Plus there's her pet lamb, Lamb-Beth and best friend, Will, to have adventures with.
Darcy learns that turning into an angrosaurus-rex and causing chaos just gets you in trouble, it's best not to throw a massive strop just before your surprise birthday party, Halloween is all about spider costumes and having a pumpkin with a wonky eye, and if you're ever in a situation where you're not sure what to do, you should write a story around it, and the truth will be illuminated by your imagination.
Britain finally has an answer to Jeff Kinney and his Wimpy Kid! if you haven't heard of Laura Dockrill before now then expect her to become a household name sometime in the next year.
—— Bookzone for BoysDefinitely, DEFINITELY beg your parents, siblings, cousins, friends, for this book!
—— Awkward Donkey BlogspotI want to lay out a red carpet and hire an orchestra to announce the arrival of this book! Darcy is a quirky, hilarious, mischievous, kind and cool all at the same time. The writing in this book oozes personality and is extremely refreshing to read. Darcy's voice is unique and original keeping you entertained all the way through the book.
—— Serendipity Reviews BlogspotThe most hotly anticipated children's book of the year is here - Diary of a Wimpy Kid
—— Big IssueNicholas Allan has cornered the market in hilarious lavatorial picture books
—— Blackbird PieAllan's cheeky laugh-out-loud celebration
—— The BooksellerFollowing the huge success of The Queen’s Knickers, here comes Allan with another peek into life in Royal households...There is much to discuss in all Allan’s pictures, and the simple text will tempt many young readers.
—— Books for KeepsThis hilarious, contemporary story ... is equally irreverent and funny, and destined to become a family favourite.
—— CarouselA gentle tale stuffed full of drama, elements of coming-of-age, dealing with grief and first love that make it irresistible
—— My Favourite BooksThis book is interesting, fun, and very insightful. Chambers takes an inventive approach to his writing
—— Examiner.comTruly brilliant and unforgettable
—— Fiction FascinationThis book is like nothing else I have ever read . . . An excellent YA read
—— The Overflowing LibraryA real page turner
—— BlissChambers delivers yet another intellectually satisfying novel with equal parts philosophy and repartee
—— The Horn BookA feelgood and story that quietly challenges a whole range of touchy subjects and social taboo
—— Sugarscape