Author:James Patterson
In James Patterson's first highly illustrated 'diary fiction' story for teens, the mega-bestselling author's most endearing and original teen heroine ever proves that everyone can use a helping hand once in a while.
Margaret 'Cuckoo' Clarke recently had a brief stay in a mental institution following an emotional breakdown, but she's turning over a new leaf with her 'Happiness Project'. She's determined to beat down the bad vibes of the Haters, the Terror Teachers, and all of the trials and tribulations of high school by writing and drawing in her diary. And when life gets really tough, she works through her own moments of uncertainty through imaginary conversations with her favourite literary characters.
Cuckoo's also got a nearly impossible mission: she, along with her misfit band of self-deprecating friends (who call themselves 'the Freakshow') decide to bridge the gap between warring cliques and 'bring the Nations together'. Not everyone is so willing to join hands and get along, but Cuckoo never stops smiling... until one of her closest friends, pushed to desperation by a Hater prank, decides that enough is enough.
Honest and darkly humourous, this is much more than just an "issues" book. Deserving of a wide audience, it is extremely well written and entirely engrossing
—— Angela Lockton , The BooksellerThis is a gripping account of a descent into illness. Hones, engaging and grimly humourous, this offers a fresh slant on a much-covered subject
—— Becky Stradwick , Publishing NewsHeart-felt and illuminating account of a young girl's battle with an eating disorder, told with perception and grim humour
—— The BooksellerThe story is deeply moving - unflinching in its realism, at times humourous and, ultimately uplifting. This is a thoroughly rewarding read taht should be made widely available to all teenagers
—— CarouselA love story that tackles the reality of young adult depression in a thoughtful and sensitive way
—— Irish IndependentSuzuma's accomplished debut A Note of Madness, told the story of a gifted young pianist diagnosed with bipolar disorder and this sequence follows Flynn in his attempts to keep his life balanced between love, music and medicine
—— The BooksellerChildren will laugh and learn throughout Candyfloss, yet another fun book from the ever-popular Jacqueline Wilson
—— Preston CitizenMore emotionally charged and gripping writing from the award-winning Children's Laureate
—— Hull Daily MailJacqueline Wilson captures exactly the intricate rituals of childhood
—— Daily EchoExpect drama, crises, gripping plot and realistic narrative
—— Birmingham Post
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