[The] two narrators transcend their circumstances. They draw us into their story so that we are rooting for them rather than being dragged down by the challenges they face

This story immediately grabs the reader, drawing them into the lives of both main characters and keeping them engrossed throughout with a few surprises on the way

This is a story that is funny, sad and magical. I thought the author chose a good subject to write about because she wrote about very real emotions. She also added a bit of imagination which made it very interesting. The main characters tell the story in alternate chapters. I would recommend this book - pure brilliant!

It's an inspiring story remininding us just how impressive a character Obama is

Jacqueline Wilson writes with great skill and humour about the reasons and results of bullying . . . Very readable . . .Tanya and Mandy will remain in readers' minds long after they close the book

Mandy's multiple dilemmas are sympathetically unravelled in this super story of true friendship

Treading a sensitive, complex path among ethical, social and family issues, and dealing with bullying, illiteracy and friendship, this is a skilfully judged story that provokes lots of discussion