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Tips on how to control this bizarre species by (undiscovered) genius, Katie Sutton! Katie is an expert on operating grown-ups. She knows exactly how to get the best out of them, so she decides to write a guide to help the world's long-suffering teenagers do the same. But then Katie's mum starts dating the awful Yellow Tie Man. Suddenly Mum's acting completely out of character and totally out of control! For everyone's sake, Katie needs to use all her expertise to get rid of him - and quick!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was a lovely little book which I think will definitely appeal to a slightly younger teen audience. I found it a quick and enjoyable read which I'm hoping might be the first in a series as I'd really like to read more by Jenny Smith.
Ever wondered how to cope with your parents on a daily basis? Wonder no more, because thirteen year old Katie Sutton has all the answers in her operating guide for grown-ups. The book consists of a series of diary entries containing advice and hints on how to handle your grown-up when they're in a range of different moods. Katie thinks she knows it all but when her Mum starts acting out of character she suddenly has to throw the rule book out the window!
Katie is a wonderfully fresh and original teenage voice. Her character is extremely realistic, experiencing all the same emotions that teenagers the world over face and I certainly found myself identifying with some of what she has to go through. She's an appealing narrator because she's funny and witty and a great central character. I also loved her younger brother Jack who tells it like it is, her older sister Mandy who has boy troubles of her own and her cute west highland terrior Rascal. They make a great family unit and really pull together when it matters most.
The book touches on series issues as well, such as the death of Katie's father and the siblings having to adjust to there being a new man in their mother's life. These were handled sensitively and realistically and were a nice balance to the lighter aspects of the story which covered dealing with the opposite sex and the pangs of first love.
This is a brilliant debut novel which made me laugh and smile and is sure to appeal to a wide female teen audience.
Ever wondered how to cope with your parents on a daily basis? Wonder no more, because thirteen year old Katie Sutton has all the answers in her operating guide for grown-ups. The book consists of a series of diary entries containing advice and hints on how to handle your grown-up when they're in a range of different moods. Katie thinks she knows it all but when her Mum starts acting out of character she suddenly has to throw the rule book out the window!
Katie is a wonderfully fresh and original teenage voice. Her character is extremely realistic, experiencing all the same emotions that teenagers the world over face and I certainly found myself identifying with some of what she has to go through. She's an appealing narrator because she's funny and witty and a great central character. I also loved her younger brother Jack who tells it like it is, her older sister Mandy who has boy troubles of her own and her cute west highland terrior Rascal. They make a great family unit and really pull together when it matters most.
The book touches on series issues as well, such as the death of Katie's father and the siblings having to adjust to there being a new man in their mother's life. These were handled sensitively and realistically and were a nice balance to the lighter aspects of the story which covered dealing with the opposite sex and the pangs of first love.
This is a brilliant debut novel which made me laugh and smile and is sure to appeal to a wide female teen audience.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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When I read this book I immediately knew I would like it. The way it was set out and the way it was worded, reading it was a delight and I loved it! This book is good for teens like me so I would definitely recommend it and if you do enjoy it you should try her new book, My Big Teen Crisis! It is amazing!
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I really enjoyed this book - it's funny, witty and charming. I would definitely suggest this for a pre teen audience, the humour is gentle and not brash or crude. It also made me sob buckets at the end. I loved it.
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A Great Read
I enjoyed reading this book very much. I relived some of my teenage years and experiences through the main character Katie. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Tartanmaggs
Diary of a Parent Trainer
I bought this book for my grand-daughter a short while ago and within a few days she had read it and written the following review -
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Published 13 months ago by Marion
fab book
I received this lovely little title for review only recently. It wasn't a book I would have asked for or picked up in a shop but I am so glad that I have had the chance to read... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Kirsty at the Overflowing Library
A fun read for tweens.
Young teenagers and tweens will enjoy this fun read that is written in diary format. Told through the voice of Katie Sutton, a thirteen year old who proclaims to be one of the... Read more
Published 14 months ago by RC
Jaqueline Wilson meets Jane Austen
I'm not usually a reader of teenage fiction but picked this up by chance and couldn't put it down again. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Busy bee
Help my daughter is training me
My daughter read it in two days and loved every page. A great book for any teens who are still having difficulties operating their grown-ups.
Published 14 months ago by Andy Ding
A funny and touching guide to family life.
Jenny Smith has created a great new character in Katie Sutton who narrates this novel. She is feisty opinionated and absolutely convinced she can 'operate' her grown ups like most... Read more
Published 16 months ago by David Pearce
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