By Lisa Williamson (author) , Jess Bradley (illustrator) Part of the Bigg School series
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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!
‘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
Lisa Williamson was born and grew up in Nottingham. Following a degree in drama, she worked as an actor for over a decade before writing her debut novel. The Art of Being Normal went on to win the Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Best Older Fiction. Lisa is also the author of All About Mia, Paper Avalanche, First Names: Malala (Yousafzai) and was one of seven contributors to the collaborative YA novel Floored. When she's not writing, Lisa loves long walks, long talks, dessert, good books and bad TV. She lives in London.
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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.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Bigg School: Scaredy Cat and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Bigg School: Scaredy Cat features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Funny, School Stories, PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage emotions: Courage, bravery, hope, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours
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Bigg School: Scaredy Cat was written by Lisa Williamson and published by Guppy Books an imprint of Guppy Publishing Ltd
Bigg School: Scaredy Cat has 205 pages
Yes it is part of Bigg School series
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