Secondary school's a whole new world!

Alice and Megan are starting secondary school; with new subjects, new teachers and new friends, it's going to take a bit of getting used to. And when Megan meets Marcus, the class bad-boy who's always in trouble, but doesn't seem to care, things really start to get complicated.

At least she has Home Ec class with Alice - the worst cook in the school - to look forward to, so school's not all bad!

Alice's ill-fated Home Economics adventures will have readers in stitches.

'Ireland's answer to Jacqueline Wilson. Perfectly written stories of friendship and growing up . . . these sweet stories are a joy.' Irish Independent

About the Author
Judi Curtin is the best-selling author of the 'Alice and Megan' series, the 'Eva' series and the 'Time After Time' series, about Beth and Molly, time-travelling best friends. Judi won the Children's Book of the Year (Senior) at the Irish Book Awards in 2017 for Stand By Me. Her 'Lily' series is set in Lissadell House, Sligo in the early twentieth century, while the 'Sally' series is set among the Irish emigrant community in New York of the same era. Sally in the City of Dreams was shortlisted for the An Post Irish Book Awards 2023 Woody Fox has been a children's illustrator for 30 years specialising in all things animal related and anything funny. He's worked for most of the major publishers in Britain as well as many abroad and also had successful cards ranges and clothes designs. He also has been a willow sculptor for the last 12 years, again specialising in animals which are his passion: you can see his scuptures at www.woodyfoxwillow.co.uk. He lives in Devon, England with his partner and two black cats surrounded by trees and wonderful wildlife. Nicola Colton is an illustrator based in Dublin. Her style is playful and colourful and very much influenced by folktales/folk art, scenes in nature and children's picture books. Her website is www.nicolacolton.com.

Reviews

'Entertaining.'

-- Sunday Independent

'As well as dealing with teenage fun and friendship, Curtin writes about the transition to a new school, fitting in and bullying with the light, deft touch readers have come to expect from this series.'

-- CBI's Bookfest Recommended Reading Guide

'Will not disappoint her loyal fans.'

-- Clare Champion

'Funny and sweet, but dealing with serious issues like bullying and peer pressure.'

-- Irish Independent

'provides great humour.'

-- Waterford News & Star

'Ireland's answer to Jacqueline Wilson. Perfectly written stories of friendship and growing up . . . these sweet stories are a joy.'

-- Irish Independent 'Write On' supplement

'an engrossing story ... the author shows real insight into the difficulties faced by young teenagers as they forge new friendships in secondary school ... Curtin's celebration of friendship, humour and loyalty is a very enjoyable read and will appeal par

-- InTouch Magazine

'the resolution, as in all of Judi Curtin's series, is realistic and profoundly satisfying'

-- Books Ireland

An 'accessible tone and cheerfully simple illustrations'

-- Sunday Independent

'There's a warm, happy ending and a real feeling that Megan has stepped toward adulthood successfully with the help of her own good sense, friends and family.'

-- Carousel

'Never over-dramatised or cliched, the author reminds you that life isn't easy at this stage and that even bright girls from warm, supportive families may need considerable courage to face everyday school life

-- Carousel


Awards
Short-listed for DAA Children's Book of the Year (Senior) 2009 (Ireland).



Book Information
ISBN 9781847176905
Author Judi Curtin
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint O'Brien Press Ltd
Publisher O'Brien Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 243g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 130mm * 18mm