Bigg School: Scaredy Cat Synopsis
Ajay is scared of everything - spiders, heights, the dark - you name it, Ajay is scared of it!
So when his two best friends persuade him to sign up for the year 7 trip to Merrywood Activity Centre, he knows he's about to be pushed WAY out of his comfort zone.
Faced with the killer combination of outdoor pursuits, homesickness and getting teased by the popular and competitive Ollie, Ajay feels like a total failure.
But when a twilight orienteering challenge goes horribly wrong, Ajay is forced to face his fears, proving that being brave when it counts is much more important than topping the laser tag leader board!
About This Edition
ISBN: |
9781916558397 |
Publication date: |
13th March 2025 |
Author: |
Lisa Williamson |
Illustrator: |
Jess Bradley |
Publisher: |
Guppy Books an imprint of Guppy Publishing Ltd |
Format: |
Paperback |
Pagination: |
224 pages |
Series: |
Bigg School |
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Lisa Williamson Press Reviews
‘A funny, sweet and touching “big school” book, ideal for 9+ fans of Jacqueline Wilson.’ Guardian
‘This funny and touching coming-of-age story will reflect the experiences of many youngsters making the transition to secondary school or experiencing changes in the family.’ BookTrust
‘Williamson’s empathy for young people shines through . . . As good as Jacqueline Wilson at her best.’ The Bookseller
‘Heartfelt and funny, this is a story about staying true to yourself, no matter what – and about real friendship.’ Sinead O’Hart, author of The Time Tider
‘This warm, true-to-life story will hit the spot with so many readers!’ Karen McCombie, author of Catching Falling Stars
‘A fresh, funny story filled with feelings around the highs and lows and ins and outs of friendship.’ Jake Hope, Youth Libraries Group
‘A warm, funny and bittersweet story of growing up and growing apart . . . just loved it.’ Tamsin Winter, author
‘It made me laugh and cringe in equal measures . . . I absolutely loved it. A perfect transitional read!’ Jo Clarke, author of The Travelling School Mysteries series
‘Another perfectly observed and pitched story of Year 7 life, funny, warm and true.’ LoveReading4Kids
‘Daniel Littleton navigates challenges at home and Henry Bigg Academy in this relatable early secondary school story. Children aged 9–12 will connect with Daniel’s journey of self-discovery.’ School Reading List
About Lisa Williamson
Lisa Williamson was born in Nottingham in 1980. She spent most of her childhood drawing, daydreaming and making up stories in her head (but never getting round to writing them down). As a teenager she was bitten by the acting bug and at 19 moved to London to study drama at university.
Following graduation, Lisa adopted the stage name of Lisa Cassidy and spent several happy and chaotic years occasionally getting paid to pretend to be other people. Between acting roles she worked as an office temp and started making up stories all over again, only this time she had a go at writing them down.
Her debut novel for young adults The Art of Being Normal was a best-seller and won the 2016 Waterstones Children's Book Prize for best older fiction.
Lisa lives in London with her partner, step-kids and a blue whippet called Nelson.
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