'A fresh, lively story about friendship' Jacqueline Wilson

A universal story of friendship, falling out and unforgettable characters that will resonate with all readers of 9 and up - from the authors of Slay in Your Lane

Ade is about to start at a new school. She is NOT happy with her stepdad for making them move here. Shanice has been at the school for a year already. Since her mum died, she's been living with her dad and annoying older brother, spending most of her time outside school in her dad's hair salon.

When Ade and Shanice meet in the salon, and spot each other's diaries, an instant friendship is formed, and they start to chat online... but offline is a whole other story!

The Offline Diaries is a fresh, funny and contemporary story of friendship, told in the captivating voices of Ade and Shanice - two utterly unforgettable Year 8 girls who will seize the hearts and imaginations of readers everywhere.

A funny look at friendship for pre-teen girls, by the bestselling authors of SLAY IN YOUR LANE

About the Author

Yomi Adegoke is a multi-award-winning journalist and author. She is currently a columnist at the Guardian and British Vogue and is the former host of the Women's Fiction Prize podcast. In 2018, she co-wrote the bestselling book Slay In Your Lane and the same year was named one of the most influential people in London by the Evening Standard. She was also awarded the Groucho Maverick and Marie Clare Future Shaper awards. In 2021, she was named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.

Elizabeth Uviebinene is a multi-award-winning author and columnist at the Financial Times. She was named one of Ad Age's 2021 Leading Women in Europe, one of the most influential people in London by the Evening Standard and a Groucho Maverick Award for being a 'culturally progressive innovator, making the change'.

Reviews

'A fresh, lively story about friendship - Ade and Shanice are such real girls' Jacqueline Wilson

'A fun, lively read' The Week Junior, Book of the Week

'Captures all the fizz - and stress - of navigating new friendships in a clever and accessible format' iNews, Best Kids Books for Summer

'Younger readers who feel like outsiders will be buoyed reading about these kindred spirits finding each other' Big Issue, Best Children's Books of the Year

Book Information
ISBN 9780008444785
Author Yomi Adegoke
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint HarperCollins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 230g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 19mm