Book description
Scarlett by Cathy Cassidy is an lovely, addictive page-turner
for girls aged 9+
I'll be different, I won't break the rules . . . I promise'
Scarlett has got herself in trouble so often, her Mum no longer
believes her promises. Sent off to stay with Dad, the message is
behave or else!
Can Scarlett mend her ways, or will she die of boredom? Perhaps
gorgeous and mysterious local boy Kian can supply some of the answers
. . .
'Touching, tender and unforgettable' - Guardian
'Cassidy's characters have real heart' - Sunday Telegraph
'Cathy Cassidy . . . is way better than Jacqueline Wilson' -
Courtney, aged 10
***www. cathycassidy. com***
Cathy Cassidy wrote her first picture book for her little brother
when she was eight or nine and has been writing fabulous stories ever
since. Cathy is the bestselling author of
Dizzy, Driftwood, Indigo Blue, Scarlett, Sundae Girl, Lucky Star,
Gingersnaps and Angel Cake. The Chocolate Box Girls
is a sumptuous series starring sassy sisters, super-cool boys and one
of Cathy's biggest loves - chocolate. Cathy lives in Scotland with her
family and of all the jobs she's had, writing has to be the best -
it's the perfect excuse to daydream, after all!
Cathy Cassidy wrote and illustrated her first book at 8-years old for
her little brother and has been writing and drawing ever since. Cathy
has worked as an editor on Jackie magazine, a teacher and as agony aunt
on Shout Magazine. She lives in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland with her
husband, 2 young children, 3 cats, 2 rabbits and a mad hairy lurcher
called Kelpie. This is her fourth book for Puffin, following the success
of Dizzy, Indigo Blue and Driftwood.
