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Sadie Nathanson spends her life trying to survive the excruciating embarrassment of simply existing. It’s hard enough being a bit of a shrinking violet within a loud and outspoken extended family, but the unexpected card from ‘Dad’ on her 15th birthday is the last straw.
As ‘Dad’ was an Internet sperm-donor, it doesn’t take a genius to work out that this is a bad joke, probably set up by her ex-best-friend Shonna. But it starts Sadie wondering – just who was her father? Is he the cause of her worry crinkle and wonky bum? What would happen if she tracked him down?
So she decides to do just that. With help from her nerd cousin Billy, his friend Nodding Tony and a regular dose of ‘Haironomics’ (Sadie’s own hairstyle-related philosophy system), they uncover a lot more than they bargain for...
As ‘Dad’ was an Internet sperm-donor, it doesn’t take a genius to work out that this is a bad joke, probably set up by her ex-best-friend Shonna. But it starts Sadie wondering – just who was her father? Is he the cause of her worry crinkle and wonky bum? What would happen if she tracked him down?
So she decides to do just that. With help from her nerd cousin Billy, his friend Nodding Tony and a regular dose of ‘Haironomics’ (Sadie’s own hairstyle-related philosophy system), they uncover a lot more than they bargain for...
304 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2012
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Ellie Phillips
2 books4 followersEllie Phillips is a children's writer. Her first novel, Dad's Geeks and Blue-Haired Freaks was published by Egmont in 2012 and its follow-up, Scissors, Sisters and Manic Panics will be available from June 2013.
Her childhood home was a flat above her parents' bookstore and she spent a lot of time sitting under the shop counter reading the stock and wishing there were more novels like Forever by Judy Blume out there.
Ellie trained as a journalist and has been a runner up in the Bridport Prize for short story writing.
She lives in Sheffield with her husband, son and very bad cat, George.
Her childhood home was a flat above her parents' bookstore and she spent a lot of time sitting under the shop counter reading the stock and wishing there were more novels like Forever by Judy Blume out there.
Ellie trained as a journalist and has been a runner up in the Bridport Prize for short story writing.
She lives in Sheffield with her husband, son and very bad cat, George.
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July 5, 2012
It's Sadie's 15th birthday and, as you do on every birthday, she's got cards. The small problem is that one of these cards comes from her Dad.
See, Sadie doesn't know who her Dad is. He's a sperm-donor who her mum found on the internet, back in the dawn of the online world. And now Sadie's got a card from him.
I really loved this. With a unique, and sympathetic point of view, Phillips tells the story of how Sadie discovers who her father is. It's a bit Mamma Mia if Mamma Mia were set in Hackney and featured a very funny and food obsessed family. There's a brilliant bit in it which had me in stitches (you'll know it when you get there, it's the bit where Sadie starts yelling the food menu!)
It also deals with an unusual subject and does so very nicely. Sadie's search for identity leads her down several blind-allies and these are funny, sharp, and painful in equal measure. What's quite lovely is that Phillips doesn't forget the adults in this situation and writes a world of reactions that are understandable, moving and acutely painful.
I bawled at the ending because it was really very lovely. It was satisfying, and it was all heart-warming, and it was just right.
The only problem is that now, because I can never do my hair without six days worth of notice, I have major hair envy of Sadie's ability.
See, Sadie doesn't know who her Dad is. He's a sperm-donor who her mum found on the internet, back in the dawn of the online world. And now Sadie's got a card from him.
I really loved this. With a unique, and sympathetic point of view, Phillips tells the story of how Sadie discovers who her father is. It's a bit Mamma Mia if Mamma Mia were set in Hackney and featured a very funny and food obsessed family. There's a brilliant bit in it which had me in stitches (you'll know it when you get there, it's the bit where Sadie starts yelling the food menu!)
It also deals with an unusual subject and does so very nicely. Sadie's search for identity leads her down several blind-allies and these are funny, sharp, and painful in equal measure. What's quite lovely is that Phillips doesn't forget the adults in this situation and writes a world of reactions that are understandable, moving and acutely painful.
I bawled at the ending because it was really very lovely. It was satisfying, and it was all heart-warming, and it was just right.
The only problem is that now, because I can never do my hair without six days worth of notice, I have major hair envy of Sadie's ability.
July 9, 2021
AHHHHHH I LOVE THIS BOOK 😭 Well, my thoughts also while reading this book is why does 15 years old are just casually kissing?? HAHAHAHAHA but it's a fun fun book! I enjoyed reading it, also the Philippines references tho!!!!
I also love the fact that there are a lot of hairstyles that you can discover in this book!!! I ended up googling them all so I can imagine what hairstyle Sadie did for the day.
I also love the fact that there are a lot of hairstyles that you can discover in this book!!! I ended up googling them all so I can imagine what hairstyle Sadie did for the day.
September 25, 2012
Hilarious, quirky, light touching on a difficult subject. Believable Filippino and Jewish references and great local colour.
June 4, 2014
Also posted on Daisy Chain Book Reviews
Sadie is expecting a normal fifteenth birthday celebration spent with her family, like she has every year. Things seem to be working out fine – until Sadie gets a card from her dad. Some people wouldn’t think that was such a big deal, but Sadie is in shock. Her dad was a sperm donor her mum found on the internet – and she doesn’t even know his name. How did he find her, and why would he send a card after all these years? Sadie is convinced the whole thing is just a cruel joke created by some girls at school – but it’s got her thinking. Who is her real dad? And does she want to find him? With the help of her cousin Billy and the good old Internet, Sadie searches for the dad she never knew.
Dads, Geeks and Blue-Haired Freaks is a funny and heartfelt read about Sadie’s search for her father. Sadie had no idea who her dad was and didn’t feel comfortable talking to her mum about it. I could understand how she felt – she was a shy sort of girl, had trouble talking to boys (and I loved her comments on the issues, she made me laugh) and didn’t really know how to start a conversation with someone she’d just met. Contacting someone who might be her dad seemed like a daunting, almost impossible task – and what if her dad didn’t want to know her? But Sadie decided that she would try her best to find her dad, no matter what it took, and she put herself out there. I liked Sadie and all her whacky hairstyles, and she was a funny character too and made me smile a lot throughout the book. I wanted everything to work out for her from the beginning!
Billy, Sadie’s cousin, was a great help with the search. He was a facts man, as Sadie called him, and was good at research and finding things on the Internet. Sadie probably wouldn’t have gotten far without him. He was also really supportive and tried to take into account how Sadie felt about the whole situation – he just seemed like a nice guy and I was glad Sadie had family like him to help her.
Tony was the love interest, and I didn’t really know how to feel about him. The romance took a backseat as the book was more about finding Sadie’s dad, and their relationship was just a bit...bleh. We didn’t get to know much about Tony except that he was good with computers, and it wasn’t clear why he liked Sadie and I don’t know. I would have liked a bit more development there, but I understand the book wasn’t really about the romance so I couldn’t expect too much from it.
The plot centred mostly on Sadie searching for her father, and there were a few candidates, each of which was explored through various means (some of which were quite funny). There was also the romance side story, which I’ve already said was a bit lacking, and the issue with Shonna, who was Sadie’s ex-best friend. I felt like the Shonna problem wasn’t really resolved and the whole thing was just left a bit hanging. Sadie had this online friend, Groovechick2, as well, and I thought we would find out her identity eventually, but we never did. Sadie just talked to her about her problems and I thought we would maybe find out about Groovechick2’s problems too (as she did seem to have some) but she never really spoke about herself, it was mostly just all about Sadie. I found it a bit strange and actually would have liked to have known more about Groovechick2.
Overall, Dads, Geeks and Blue-Haired Freaks was a nice, quick read. I didn’t love it, but it was a good book to pass the time. If you like contemp with quirky characters and a different kind of story, then give this a go.
Sadie is expecting a normal fifteenth birthday celebration spent with her family, like she has every year. Things seem to be working out fine – until Sadie gets a card from her dad. Some people wouldn’t think that was such a big deal, but Sadie is in shock. Her dad was a sperm donor her mum found on the internet – and she doesn’t even know his name. How did he find her, and why would he send a card after all these years? Sadie is convinced the whole thing is just a cruel joke created by some girls at school – but it’s got her thinking. Who is her real dad? And does she want to find him? With the help of her cousin Billy and the good old Internet, Sadie searches for the dad she never knew.
Dads, Geeks and Blue-Haired Freaks is a funny and heartfelt read about Sadie’s search for her father. Sadie had no idea who her dad was and didn’t feel comfortable talking to her mum about it. I could understand how she felt – she was a shy sort of girl, had trouble talking to boys (and I loved her comments on the issues, she made me laugh) and didn’t really know how to start a conversation with someone she’d just met. Contacting someone who might be her dad seemed like a daunting, almost impossible task – and what if her dad didn’t want to know her? But Sadie decided that she would try her best to find her dad, no matter what it took, and she put herself out there. I liked Sadie and all her whacky hairstyles, and she was a funny character too and made me smile a lot throughout the book. I wanted everything to work out for her from the beginning!
Billy, Sadie’s cousin, was a great help with the search. He was a facts man, as Sadie called him, and was good at research and finding things on the Internet. Sadie probably wouldn’t have gotten far without him. He was also really supportive and tried to take into account how Sadie felt about the whole situation – he just seemed like a nice guy and I was glad Sadie had family like him to help her.
Tony was the love interest, and I didn’t really know how to feel about him. The romance took a backseat as the book was more about finding Sadie’s dad, and their relationship was just a bit...bleh. We didn’t get to know much about Tony except that he was good with computers, and it wasn’t clear why he liked Sadie and I don’t know. I would have liked a bit more development there, but I understand the book wasn’t really about the romance so I couldn’t expect too much from it.
The plot centred mostly on Sadie searching for her father, and there were a few candidates, each of which was explored through various means (some of which were quite funny). There was also the romance side story, which I’ve already said was a bit lacking, and the issue with Shonna, who was Sadie’s ex-best friend. I felt like the Shonna problem wasn’t really resolved and the whole thing was just left a bit hanging. Sadie had this online friend, Groovechick2, as well, and I thought we would find out her identity eventually, but we never did. Sadie just talked to her about her problems and I thought we would maybe find out about Groovechick2’s problems too (as she did seem to have some) but she never really spoke about herself, it was mostly just all about Sadie. I found it a bit strange and actually would have liked to have known more about Groovechick2.
Overall, Dads, Geeks and Blue-Haired Freaks was a nice, quick read. I didn’t love it, but it was a good book to pass the time. If you like contemp with quirky characters and a different kind of story, then give this a go.
June 17, 2012
What drew my attention straight away about this book is the cover. I love how it features Sadie and her blue streaked hair, it fits perfectly with the theme of the book and also Sadie herself.
Dads, Geeks & Blue Haired Freaks starts out with Sadie celebrating her birthday and opening a card off her Dad, someone she has never met. Hiding the card from most of her family, her cousin Billy being one of the few people in the know about the card, Sadie sets out to find out who her Dad really is. From the moment I stared reading I didn't want to stop. I wanted to take the journey with Sadie and find out if she finds her real Dad or not.
I love how Sadie tells it how it is, and the whole ramble about haircuts and how she made her cousin popular had me laughing. She is very into hair and styling and even know how to get more customers into her own salon when she is older. A gift she got as a birthday present was a 'hairstyle a day' calender which was the perfect gift for her, and it was amusing to see her try out the different styles.
I really admire Sadie for having the courage courage to do what she does, not only to stand up to the bullies but also to try to find her real father. I doubt I would have had the courage to do either of these things if I was her age.
I really liked the close knit family she has, they may be an eclectic mix of people but all together in the same room are very entertaining. Really liked how her cousin Billy is supportive of her search for he Dad and even though he wants her to ask her mum he still helps her.
The characters and world Ellie has created were easy to imagine and relate to. The information given to us in the pages of Dads, Geeks & Blue Haired Freaks made it easy to imagine the community Sadie lives in, her sense of hair fashion, and the amount of investigative work that went into the search for her Dad. Dads, Geeks & Blue Haired Freaks is a quick, light read but it doesn't lack for anything. Each character had their own distinct personality and it was easy to distinguih them from each other, especially with the nicknames Sadie gives to some (Nodding Tony) I enjoyed every minute of reading this book and I look forward to reading more books by this author.
Ellie Philips has done a great job of writing a story about real problems that others a facing, but manages to add humour and life lessons into it, and whether or not Sadie finds her real Dad, she has also learnt more about herself, her family and her friends.
Dads, Geeks & Blue Haired Freaks starts out with Sadie celebrating her birthday and opening a card off her Dad, someone she has never met. Hiding the card from most of her family, her cousin Billy being one of the few people in the know about the card, Sadie sets out to find out who her Dad really is. From the moment I stared reading I didn't want to stop. I wanted to take the journey with Sadie and find out if she finds her real Dad or not.
I love how Sadie tells it how it is, and the whole ramble about haircuts and how she made her cousin popular had me laughing. She is very into hair and styling and even know how to get more customers into her own salon when she is older. A gift she got as a birthday present was a 'hairstyle a day' calender which was the perfect gift for her, and it was amusing to see her try out the different styles.
I really admire Sadie for having the courage courage to do what she does, not only to stand up to the bullies but also to try to find her real father. I doubt I would have had the courage to do either of these things if I was her age.
I really liked the close knit family she has, they may be an eclectic mix of people but all together in the same room are very entertaining. Really liked how her cousin Billy is supportive of her search for he Dad and even though he wants her to ask her mum he still helps her.
The characters and world Ellie has created were easy to imagine and relate to. The information given to us in the pages of Dads, Geeks & Blue Haired Freaks made it easy to imagine the community Sadie lives in, her sense of hair fashion, and the amount of investigative work that went into the search for her Dad. Dads, Geeks & Blue Haired Freaks is a quick, light read but it doesn't lack for anything. Each character had their own distinct personality and it was easy to distinguih them from each other, especially with the nicknames Sadie gives to some (Nodding Tony) I enjoyed every minute of reading this book and I look forward to reading more books by this author.
Ellie Philips has done a great job of writing a story about real problems that others a facing, but manages to add humour and life lessons into it, and whether or not Sadie finds her real Dad, she has also learnt more about herself, her family and her friends.
June 11, 2012
This review was originally published at Fluttering Butterflies
I hadn't heard anything about Dads Geeks and Blue Haired Freaks by Ellie Phillips before it landed on my doorstep from the publisher. I really like it when that happens, going into a book free from expectation. And I really enjoyed this book. I thought it was sweet and fun and a great story about identity and family. I absolutely raced through this book and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Especially everything hair-related!
Sadie Nathanson gets a huge shock when on her 15th birthday, she receives a birthday card signed by her 'dad.' Feeling like it could be just bad joke from an ex-friend, Sadie decides to nip the joke in the bud anyway and track down her sperm donor father anyway, just so she'll know. She enlists the help of her geeky cousin, Billy, and his equally geeky friend and goes for it.
This was such a great story. I felt really bad for Sadie, as she's struggling with who she is and frustrated that her mother won't tell her who her father is, she sets off on this quest to figure out her identity. I really loved how great of a support network that Sadie has in place already, with her aunt and uncle so nearby and ready and willing to give her advice and be there for her. Despite the falling out with a friend, Sadie also has her cousin and his friend around and she also vents to an online mate, which was cute and just what Sadie needed.
The added hair calendar which Sadie takes as inspiration to give herself different hair styles everyday made things so much fun, and I was really laughing at some of Sadie's interactions with possible fathers. It seemed as though things were veering into somebody already in Sadie's life possibly being her father and I was screaming 'nooooooo!' in my head furiously as I really wanted Sadie and her family unit to remain just as it is. Hopefully without spoiling anything, I will say that I'm very happy with the way things turned out. I loved Sadie as a character and her sweet relationships with the people in her life and I wanted things to work out for her.
I hadn't heard anything about Dads Geeks and Blue Haired Freaks by Ellie Phillips before it landed on my doorstep from the publisher. I really like it when that happens, going into a book free from expectation. And I really enjoyed this book. I thought it was sweet and fun and a great story about identity and family. I absolutely raced through this book and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Especially everything hair-related!
Sadie Nathanson gets a huge shock when on her 15th birthday, she receives a birthday card signed by her 'dad.' Feeling like it could be just bad joke from an ex-friend, Sadie decides to nip the joke in the bud anyway and track down her sperm donor father anyway, just so she'll know. She enlists the help of her geeky cousin, Billy, and his equally geeky friend and goes for it.
This was such a great story. I felt really bad for Sadie, as she's struggling with who she is and frustrated that her mother won't tell her who her father is, she sets off on this quest to figure out her identity. I really loved how great of a support network that Sadie has in place already, with her aunt and uncle so nearby and ready and willing to give her advice and be there for her. Despite the falling out with a friend, Sadie also has her cousin and his friend around and she also vents to an online mate, which was cute and just what Sadie needed.
The added hair calendar which Sadie takes as inspiration to give herself different hair styles everyday made things so much fun, and I was really laughing at some of Sadie's interactions with possible fathers. It seemed as though things were veering into somebody already in Sadie's life possibly being her father and I was screaming 'nooooooo!' in my head furiously as I really wanted Sadie and her family unit to remain just as it is. Hopefully without spoiling anything, I will say that I'm very happy with the way things turned out. I loved Sadie as a character and her sweet relationships with the people in her life and I wanted things to work out for her.
July 2, 2012
If I had to describe this book in one sentence this is what it would be - a realistic teen version of Mama Mia without the music and sunshine! LOL
You can't help but feel a little sorry for Sadie at the beginning of the book. Having to suffer with everyone at school knowing she was a test tube baby must have been hard to deal with. When things get out of hand and Sadie receives a birthday card from her dad on her birthday, she knows she has to find the truth. Everyone would want to know who their parents are. Sadie's journey to discovering the truth is hilarious and heartfelt at the same time. You follow Sadie on her emotional journey as along the way she discovers just how close some family members are and finds a little love too.
You never consider that some people might never be able to find out who their father is, as he only exists as a number on a form from a donor clinic. I actually came away considering how these people dealt with it - never knowing what illnesses they may genetically inherit, unaware of who they may resemble. It is actually quite sad when you think about it. Giving the gift of life is our greatest achievement, yet knowing who gave it to us helps to give us a sense of belonging. In this book, I felt Sadie dealt with it very well.
There are geeks in this book, but you knew that from the title now didn't you? I am not a fan usually of geeks but they are growing on me, besides there is a secret geek in this one,an undercover as a popular kid! I kid you not! Tony is very cute and you guys will adore him.
The hairstyle of the day calendar had me in stitches - oh if only I was so creative! Sadie is a bit of a whizz with hair and if she ever qualifies she can definitely cut my hair!
I adored the humour in this book; Sadie's voice is very original and refreshing and you can't help but love and laugh at her as the story progresses. The story is told in first person, so you get a real feel for who she really is.
The book is set in Hackney, which intrigued me. I am really loving the rise in books set in the UK, who needs America settings when we have good old rain filled Blighty?
You can't help but feel a little sorry for Sadie at the beginning of the book. Having to suffer with everyone at school knowing she was a test tube baby must have been hard to deal with. When things get out of hand and Sadie receives a birthday card from her dad on her birthday, she knows she has to find the truth. Everyone would want to know who their parents are. Sadie's journey to discovering the truth is hilarious and heartfelt at the same time. You follow Sadie on her emotional journey as along the way she discovers just how close some family members are and finds a little love too.
You never consider that some people might never be able to find out who their father is, as he only exists as a number on a form from a donor clinic. I actually came away considering how these people dealt with it - never knowing what illnesses they may genetically inherit, unaware of who they may resemble. It is actually quite sad when you think about it. Giving the gift of life is our greatest achievement, yet knowing who gave it to us helps to give us a sense of belonging. In this book, I felt Sadie dealt with it very well.
There are geeks in this book, but you knew that from the title now didn't you? I am not a fan usually of geeks but they are growing on me, besides there is a secret geek in this one,an undercover as a popular kid! I kid you not! Tony is very cute and you guys will adore him.
The hairstyle of the day calendar had me in stitches - oh if only I was so creative! Sadie is a bit of a whizz with hair and if she ever qualifies she can definitely cut my hair!
I adored the humour in this book; Sadie's voice is very original and refreshing and you can't help but love and laugh at her as the story progresses. The story is told in first person, so you get a real feel for who she really is.
The book is set in Hackney, which intrigued me. I am really loving the rise in books set in the UK, who needs America settings when we have good old rain filled Blighty?
June 10, 2012
The premise of this book is interesting and tackled a subject that I hadn't really read about before. On Sadie's fifteenth birthday she receives a card from her Dad. An ordinary enough event except for the fact that Sadie doesn't know who her Dad is - he was a sperm donor. So she sets out to track him down with the help of her cousin and his friend. Sperm donation isn't a topic that you usually see featured in teen fiction but I like the fact that the author Ellie Phillips wasn't afraid to write about it.
Sadie's hunt for her biological father is touching and quite emotional at times. She tries to track him down without the knowledge of her mother and with the very few clues she manages to find about his identity. The whole subject is dealt with sensitively and I was intrigued throughout to see how it was going to be resolved.
Although the book could have potentially been quite heavy and serious, there is a light and fun undercurrent to the story. Sadie herself is a sweet and humorous central character and has a passion for wild and wacky hairstyles. In each chapter of the book she tries out a different hairstyle on herself and this was fun to see.
There were a few things that I thought were left slightly unresolved in the book and not explored in enough depth. In particular, Sadie's friendship with Shonna which I felt was left as a bit of a loose end. It would have been good to have seen a proper resolution to this. I would also have liked more of a focus on Sadie and Tony who she has a bit of a flirtation going on with. There can never be enough romance for me!
If you are looking for a contemporary novel with a difference then try 'Dad, Geeks and Blue Haired Freaks' which deals with a teenager trying to establish her own identity and find her place in the world.
Sadie's hunt for her biological father is touching and quite emotional at times. She tries to track him down without the knowledge of her mother and with the very few clues she manages to find about his identity. The whole subject is dealt with sensitively and I was intrigued throughout to see how it was going to be resolved.
Although the book could have potentially been quite heavy and serious, there is a light and fun undercurrent to the story. Sadie herself is a sweet and humorous central character and has a passion for wild and wacky hairstyles. In each chapter of the book she tries out a different hairstyle on herself and this was fun to see.
There were a few things that I thought were left slightly unresolved in the book and not explored in enough depth. In particular, Sadie's friendship with Shonna which I felt was left as a bit of a loose end. It would have been good to have seen a proper resolution to this. I would also have liked more of a focus on Sadie and Tony who she has a bit of a flirtation going on with. There can never be enough romance for me!
If you are looking for a contemporary novel with a difference then try 'Dad, Geeks and Blue Haired Freaks' which deals with a teenager trying to establish her own identity and find her place in the world.
June 1, 2012
Review by Madison
Although getting a birthday card from your Dad on your birthday should be completely normal, for Sadie it is anything but. You see, Sadie's Mum had artificial insemination via a sperm donor website. Therefore, you can imagine how surprised Sadie is to receive this particular birthday card.
At first Sadie thinks it is some kind of cruel joke, but then she starts wondering what it really would be like to meet her biological father. The things that go through her mind are completely understandable after all we all have certain traits that can be attributed to our parents, Sadie only has one half of the equation in order to figure out who she is.
I really enjoyed this book, it was a fun, light-hearted read that was refreshing. I especially liked the use of the different hairstyles Sadie's associated with each day, a quirky little trait that she used to show how her day had gone.
I really liked how this book made me giggle out loud at the things that happened and the things Sadie said.
Although getting a birthday card from your Dad on your birthday should be completely normal, for Sadie it is anything but. You see, Sadie's Mum had artificial insemination via a sperm donor website. Therefore, you can imagine how surprised Sadie is to receive this particular birthday card.
At first Sadie thinks it is some kind of cruel joke, but then she starts wondering what it really would be like to meet her biological father. The things that go through her mind are completely understandable after all we all have certain traits that can be attributed to our parents, Sadie only has one half of the equation in order to figure out who she is.
I really enjoyed this book, it was a fun, light-hearted read that was refreshing. I especially liked the use of the different hairstyles Sadie's associated with each day, a quirky little trait that she used to show how her day had gone.
I really liked how this book made me giggle out loud at the things that happened and the things Sadie said.
May 5, 2012
Egmont's new imprint Electric Monkey has provided me with a lot of interesting YA reads in the past few months. While the prospect of a teen searching for her sperm donor-dad might seem off putting, don't be thrown by the premise of this book. While Sadie's search for her father serves as the framework for this story, it's ultimately about a teen trying to create her own identity and struggling to find her place in the world. Her trials and tribulations, whether it be with family, friends, or bad hair, are the kinds of problems you'd expect any adolescent girl to face. The sperm donation factor provides an interesting angle for a tried and true coming of age story.
October 12, 2014
WARNING if you have not read this book yet and dont want any spoilers then dont read this.
Sadie had never met her dad she just knew that he was a sperm donor her mum found on a website. She and a few of her friends searched through a few of her mums things to find something and when they did find a few things thats when it went all wrong.
Sadie had never met her dad she just knew that he was a sperm donor her mum found on a website. She and a few of her friends searched through a few of her mums things to find something and when they did find a few things thats when it went all wrong.
May 21, 2014
Umm... 3.8
Okay, this isn't wasn't that bad but it's really mainstream. It was a nice quick read, for me. And it'll be good if you haven't read a book on looking-for-your-dad-who-was-found-off-the-internet. It's nothing amazing though, or mind-blowing of course. Recommended for tweens.
Okay, this isn't wasn't that bad but it's really mainstream. It was a nice quick read, for me. And it'll be good if you haven't read a book on looking-for-your-dad-who-was-found-off-the-internet. It's nothing amazing though, or mind-blowing of course. Recommended for tweens.
May 23, 2012
3.5 stars
November 10, 2012
just finished i liked it even though it's not like the books i read
December 24, 2014
Quirky, deep and overall a good laugh. Totally enjoyable with the right amount of seriousness. The hair jargon was a little confusing, but I survived! :)
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April 1, 2016Awesome book loved it with all my heart. Made me realise I COULD NOT EVER LIVE IN A WORLD WHERE I DIDN'T KNOW WHO MY BABA IS.
August 22, 2017
This book felt like the author has just taken story lines from young adult movies and mashed them together. And those abbreviations were so irritating. yes some teens do that but not to very single word. There is some young adult fiction I love, this one felt like it shouldn't be in the young adult section. It should be aimed at 11 year olds.
Boring and predictable and the worst "happily ever after" ending.
Boring and predictable and the worst "happily ever after" ending.
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