Author:Betsy Byars
Magical storytelling, perfect for fans of Jeff Kinney, David Walliams and Roald Dahl.
Mouse has a plan for every emergency. He knows how to survive a fall from a plane, what to do in quicksand, and how to bewilder a charging bull. But nohing - nobody - could be prepared for Marv Hammerman. Marv Hammerman, Neanderthal man, is twice as big as anyone else in the class, and when he is out to get someone, he usually succeeds.
A timeless, poignant and funny story about bullying from Newbery Medal-Winner Betsy Byars.
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
—— CarouselJacqueline Wilson has a rare gift for writing lightly and amusingly about emotional issues Bookseller
—— BooksellerJacqueline Wilson has the knack of focusing on problems in a child's life with humour and sensitive intuition
—— Books for your ChildrenAnother winner by Jacqueline Wilson with all the wit and verve that we now associate with this author. Impossible to put down, children will love it
—— The School LibrarianJacqueline Wilson has a distinctive narrative style with her spunky and articulate young heroines . . . A funny, punchy and quite moving read
—— BooksellerThis is a brilliant book!
—— ScribblerExpect drama, crises, gripping plot and realistic narrative
—— Birmingham Post