Hooray! Here’s another one of those direct to reader narratives, fast-paced, fizzing with fun and introducing a character readers will adore. Everyone else in Maddy Yip’s family has won trophies and her certificate for pinning the tail on the donkey just doesn’t cut it in comparison. She’s determined to find something she’s really good at, no matter what it takes. In this she is helped by her charming and immensely patient friend Dev who supports her as she tries baking, breakdancing and even magic. The laughs come thick and fast as Maddy careers from one attempt to another, cartoon style illustrations by the author adding to the general liveliness. Readers who love Tom Gates or Konnie Huq’s Cookie series will thoroughly enjoy Maddy’s adventures and will put the book down feeling she’s a real friend.
A madcap new story from Sue Cheung, winner of the Diverse Book Award, filled with belly-laughs and packed with drawings! Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Sam Wu.
Maddy Yip is perfectly happy in life, until she realises that everyone she knows has a talent - except for her! Maddy is determined to change that, with the help of her brothers, bewildered grandad and her best friend Dev.
There are disastrous attempts at breakdancing and playing the recorder, revolting cakes, and a magic disappearing trick that ends up with an escaped guinea pig. Will Maddy ever find her true calling?
‘Sue Townsend-esque‘ Jane Garvey, BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour
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About Sue Cheung
Sue Cheung was born in the Midlands and spent her early years clowning about and busily scribbling and drawing. At the age of 16 she seized her chance to become an artist by winning a scholarship to the London College of Fashion. Later, Sue went into advertising and worked her way up to Art Director. She now freelances as a designer from her home in Bournemouth, where she writes and illustrates children's books. She also qrites under the name Sue Pickford.
