In a nutshell: fun and friendship in the 21st century | Emma Moss puts a group of girls and their special friendship at the heart of her story, as many favourite authors have from Elinor Brent-Dyer to Cathy Hopkins. Her series has a 21st century spin though as the girls run their own vlog, sharing news of their lives in short homemade films broadcast over the internet. It gives it a fresh, contemporary feel and also allows readers to feel that they are part of the girls’ gang, special friends. This episode sees them on a school skiing trip and stars Hermione, who is worrying about her parents’ divorce and suffering some nasty anonymous abuse. Her friends are there to help with both and while the book explains what trolling is, it celebrates the internet as a force to bring us together. ~Andrea Reece
Hermione's parents are separating - and although they're trying to deal with everything in the best way possible, it's difficult for Hermione not knowing who she'll end up living with, or where her home will be. At least she's got the school skiing trip to France to look forward to for a break from all the stress of being at home! The Girls Can Vlog gang are all excited - vlogging about what to pack and how to look good and stay safe on the slopes. Unfortunately for them, Dakota (the prettiest and meanest girl in school) is also coming on the trip, and she's planning to do everything she can to cause trouble. Will the Girls Can Vlog holiday fun be over as soon as it's begun?
An inspirational story about the power of vlogging - complete with tips for making your own vlogs!
The real strength of the book lies in the strong bond between the girls and the supportive friendship they enjoy, despite a mixture of mishaps and misunderstandings. It is this which will, no doubt, leave followers of Hashtag Hermione eager to pick up the next Girls Can Vlog offering, featuring the online dramas of yet another of the friends. * Armadillo Magazine *
Topical and up-to-the-minute, this is very much a book for today's girls. * Parents in Touch *
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About Emma Moss
Emma Moss loves books, cats and YouTube. In that order - though it's a close call.
