Dandelion Clocks by Rebecca Westcott will be loved by fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Cathy Cassidy or Annabel Pitcher.
Liv takes us on a journey through her life from "Thirteen Weeks Before" to "Six Months After". We discover Liv's passion for photography, her brother's obsession with sticking to the rules, the stupidity of Moronic Louise at school, and how the family copes as Mum's terminal illness takes hold . . . Guided by Mum's own childhood diaries, Liv finds a new way to live.
This book is real, funny, utterly touching and absolutely heartwarming. Despite the sadness at the heart of the story, every reader will laugh and keep on turning the pages, charmed by Liv and her mum.
'A brilliantly told, ultra modern story about a significant six months in eleven year old Olivia's life - it should be sold with a large box of tissues!' Jacqueline Wilson

I gather up the first collection of photographs of my mum and flick through . . . What all these pictures have in common is they show how Mum lives every day - like it really, really matters.


About the Author
Rebecca Westcott was born in Chester. She went to Exeter University to train as a teacher and has had a variety of teaching jobs that have taken her to some very interesting places, including a Category C male prison. She started writing a diary when she was eight years old, although she had no idea that one day her entries would be used to help her write a book. Rebecca currently teaches in a primary school and lives in Dorset with her husband and three children. Dandelion Clocks is her first book.

Reviews
A strong, sensitive debut - powerful and beautifully written. -- Cathy Cassidy
A brilliantly told, ultra-modern story about a significant six months in eleven year old Olivia's life - it should be sold with a large box of tissues! -- Jacqueline Wilson
The perfect tear-jerker -- guardian.co.uk * Guardian online *
The big emotions at the heart of this story will grab readers' attention and guide them through a painful and heart-warming story. -- Julia Eccleshare * lovereading4kids.co.uk *
A very moving book -- Cathy Willetts * Scribbles Book Reviews *
Original, emotional, and deeply, deeply sensitive Westcott has crafted a novel that stays with the reader for all the right reasons. -- My Book Corner * Mybookcorner.com.au *
An outstanding debut novel -- Bookbabblers blog * bookbabblers.co.uk *
If any young teen out there has read The Fault in our Stars then this is definitely a book for you! -- Rosie Whooley * marisworld.co.uk *
The author writes with assurance and insight . . . If this is an example of the calibre of her writing, we may look forward to many more excellent books from her. * Thebookbag.co.uk *



Book Information
ISBN 9780141348995
Author Rebecca Westcott
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Puffin
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Weight(grams) 202g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 17mm