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192 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440867623
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Yearling
Publication date: 05 May 2016
Description
Shy, mild Mandy has been bullied at school for as long as she can remember. That's why she is delighted when cheeky, daring, full-of-fun Tanya picks her as a friend. Mum isn't happy - she thinks Tanya's a BAD GIRL and a bad influence on her daught...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,101 reviews
Moods
emotional 48%
funny 25%
reflective 25%
informative 22%
sad 22%
inspiring 18%
challenging 14%
hopeful 14%
relaxing 14%
adventurous 11%
dark 11%
tense 7%
Pace
medium 21%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Bullying, Abandonment, Death of parentModerate
Body shaming, SuicideMinor
Fatphobia192 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440867623
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Yearling
Publication date: 05 May 2016
Description
Shy, mild Mandy has been bullied at school for as long as she can remember. That's why she is delighted when cheeky, daring, full-of-fun Tanya picks her as a friend. Mum isn't happy - she thinks Tanya's a BAD GIRL and a bad influence on her daught...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,101 reviews
Moods
emotional 48%
funny 25%
reflective 25%
informative 22%
sad 22%
inspiring 18%
challenging 14%
hopeful 14%
relaxing 14%
adventurous 11%
dark 11%
tense 7%
Pace
medium 21%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Abandonment, Death of parentModerate
Body shaming, SuicideMinor
Fatphobia