- Hardcover: 208 pages
- Publisher: David Fickling Books (4 Aug 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0385607792
- ISBN-13: 978-0385607797
- Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 14.2 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,092,866 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Sadie is fourteen years old and unhappy at school. Her dad died four years ago, and she lives alone with her mum in their seaside bed and breakfast. Her mum thinks Sadie doesn't try hard enough at anything she does, and her teachers think she's bone idle. As for Sadie herself - she can't believe that she's any good at anything, even though she tries so hard. Suddenly her mum becomes seriously ill and has to go into hospital. Sadie's Aunt Leona is supposed to take care of the business until she's well, but it doesn't quite work out that way, and before she knows it, Sadie is left on her own in charge. How will she cope without her school finding out? Or her mum realising that something is wrong? Marcus, the techno-geek from next door, tries to help, as does her clever best friend Milly, but ultimately it is Sadie who is put to the test as she copes with more than she ever thought possible. Hilarious, moving and poignant, this is a wonderful story about a girl who overcomes all odds and achieves success in more ways than one
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Everything in Sadie's life is going wrong.
School is a nightmare; she can't get good marks, no matter how hard she tries.
Her mum's ill in hospital with some weird disease, and Sadie doesn't know if she'll get better or not.
And Sadie's Aunt, who's supposed to be running the family bed and breakfast until her mum recovers, suddenly disppears in a huff.
Sadie never wanted to run a B&B on her own.
It just sort of happened...
School is a nightmare; she can't get good marks, no matter how hard she tries.
Her mum's ill in hospital with some weird disease, and Sadie doesn't know if she'll get better or not.
And Sadie's Aunt, who's supposed to be running the family bed and breakfast until her mum recovers, suddenly disppears in a huff.
Sadie never wanted to run a B&B on her own.
It just sort of happened...
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Lee Weatherly is an amazing story teller. You are gripped from the first page and she has you shouting out loud at the characters, cringing for them, and crying your eyes out with happiness at the good in the world.
This is as good as Missing Abby and Kat Got your Tongue and they are brilliant! I only have Child X left to read. Write some more quickly please!
This is as good as Missing Abby and Kat Got your Tongue and they are brilliant! I only have Child X left to read. Write some more quickly please!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
For those who are already fans of Lee Weatherly, this book doesn't disapoint. The story very quickly pulls you in and whips you along on poor Sadie's rollercoaster ride.
Weatherly absolutely goes to town with characterisation in this novel, from the hideously petulant Aunt Leona, the evil old bag Mrs Dumont to the utterly addorable swot Marcus.
There's real pathos and totally tear jerking moments - it's a nail biting, emotional read.
I'd totally recommend it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is my favourite book of Lee Weatherly's. I have also read Missing Abby and Kat Got Your Tongue, but neither were as realistic and dramatic as this.
Sadie is a fourteen year old girl. She never does well at school, and her mom falls ill in hospital. Her mom sends over a relative, who is meant to come over and help Sadie run the hotel. However, she disappears after not very long, so Sadie is left on her own. Struggling at school, and single-handedly running the B&B, how will she cope?
A thrilling novel, and highly recommended to anybody 12+.
Sadie is a fourteen year old girl. She never does well at school, and her mom falls ill in hospital. Her mom sends over a relative, who is meant to come over and help Sadie run the hotel. However, she disappears after not very long, so Sadie is left on her own. Struggling at school, and single-handedly running the B&B, how will she cope?
A thrilling novel, and highly recommended to anybody 12+.
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