Dear Me, Grandad took me to town today and let me buy whatever clothes I
wanted. Mum would never have let me off so lightly! Everything's changed for
Cathy - she's moved in with Grandad while Mum's in hospital and she has to go
to a new school where she doesn't know anyone. But life with Grandad is not so
bad; between writing in her diary, learning to cook and making new friends
Cathy doesn't have time to be sad!
Review
'Cathy uses her diary/journal to sort out her worries and thoughts in a comic,
tender and energy-renewing way. The story is full of detail and expert
characterisation and effortlessly bridges the so-called generation gaps.' --
Village Magazine Village Magazine 'funny but often poignant ... A powerful
little book which, although it deals with some fairly heavy themes, is aimed at
girls aged eight plus and tackles the issues sensitively enough for young
readers.' -- Evening Echo Evening Echo 'Cathy has an authentic and sincere
voice that make her an immediately likeable character. The issues . . Are
sensitively handled with the indomitable Cathy facing her challenges with hope
and fears.' -- Bookfest 2006"