Danielle is doomed in love and has the parents from hell. Her mum and dad are embarrassingly scruffy and their car bonnet is a different colour to the rest of the car. Worst of all, they're still in love, which is totally gross considering how ancient they are. Her best friend is a (nice) nerd, her love-rival is an airhead and her dog Simon is in love with an Ugg boot.

Despite all this, she hatches a plan - indeed many plans - to win the gorgeous Damien's affections. But when she brings Simon to the park to show him off in front of Damien, a smelly little accident lands Danielle with the nickname 'Dench the Stench'. Could things get any worse?

When Simon is accused of biting children in the neighbourhood and her Dad decides to have him taken away, Danielle's life truly begins to unravel. And then her mother announces she's pregnant - again - which gives Danielle's schoolmates even more ammunition with which to make fun of her.

Will Damian ever notice her? Can she save Simon? And will Danielle ever live her family down?

About the Author
Carol Midgley is an award-winning journalist who has been a feature writer, reporter and columnist on The Times since 1996. She is a former winner of Feature Writer of the Year. My Family and Other Freaks is her first book. She lives in Liverpool with her family and the dog, Steve.

Reviews
'9/10 read' Nayu's Reading Corner. * Nayu's Reading Corner *
'Side-splittingly funny and with some fabulous character development, this is a debut that shouldn't be missed by younger teens or older tweens' Bookbag. * Bookbag *
'Laugh out loud funny, this book is the perfect pick me up for those days you can't face getting out of bed' Dream of Books. * Dream of Books *
'a brilliantly hilarious look at the trials and tribulations of teenage life' Our Book Reviews. * Our Book Reviews *
'lots of good jokes' Sunday Times. * Sunday Times *
'A brutally honest and amazing read' Teen Now. * Teen Now *



Book Information
ISBN 9780857388940
Author Carol Midgley
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Quercus Children's Books
Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Weight(grams) 180g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 132mm * 16mm