Synopses & Reviews
Mandy has been picked on at school for as long as she can remember. That's why she is delighted when the daring and full-of-fun Tanya picks her as a friend. Mandys mom isn't so happy: she thinks Tanya is a bad girl and a bad influence. Mandy is sure Tanya can only get her out of trouble, not into it. But is she wrong?
Review
"A brilliant young writer of wit and subtlety." The Times
Review
"Wilson has a rare gift for writing lightly and amusingly about emotional issues." The Bookseller
Review
"A brilliant young writer of wit and subtlety." The Times
Review
"Wilson has a rare gift for writing lightly and amusingly about emotional issues." The Bookseller
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"Hugely popular with seven to ten year olds: she should be prescribed for all cases of reading reluctance." Independent on Sunday
Synopsis
Kims gang had better watch out! Tanyas my friend now, and shell show them!
Mandy has been picked on at school for as long as she can remember, so she is delighted when cheeky, full-of-fun Tanya befriends her. Mum isnt happy - she thinks Tanyas a “bad girl” and a bad influence. Is she or isnt she?
Synopsis
"Mum said to just ignore them and they'll get tired of teasing. They haven't got tired yet."
Mandy is lonely. She's been bullied at school for as long as she can remember.
But then she meets Tanya. Fun, daring and glamorous Tanya wants Mandy as HER friend She can't believe her luck.
There's only one issue though. Mandy's mum isn't happy. She thinks that Tanya is a BAD GIRL, and a bad influence on her daughter. But even if Tanya gets her into a TEENY bit of trouble, she can always get Mandy out of it - right?
From bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson, Bad Girls is a heartwarming story about confidence, friendship and becoming your own person. The perfect read to start difficult conversations with younger readers about bullying and how we treat others.
A rare gift for writing lightly and amusingly about emotional issues. - The Bookseller
About the Author
Jacqueline Wilson is a hugely popular author.She has won the prestigious Smarties Prize and the Childrens Book Award for
Double Act, which was also highly commended for the Carnegie Medal.
From the Hardcover edition.