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St Grizzle's School for Girls #3
St Grizzle's School for Girls, Geeks and Tag-along Zombies
When Arch turns up at St Grizzle's, Dani is delighted to introduce her best friend to her new classmates. But she soon discovers that mixing her old life with her new one isn't quite as easy as she'd imagined. And Arch isn't the only new pupil - there's also super-smart Boudicca, who barely says a word to anyone. It's only when she meets Arch that she perks up and takes to following him everywhere he goes. Then she disappears. With the help of Granny Viv, it's up to Dani and Arch to find Boudicca ... and unravel the truth about this shy tag-along zombie.
This warm, funny series based in the maddest of mad boarding schools, is perfect for fans of SCARLET AND IVY and A MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE.
This warm, funny series based in the maddest of mad boarding schools, is perfect for fans of SCARLET AND IVY and A MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE.
224 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2018
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About the author
Karen McCombie
181 books195 followersKaren McCombie is a bestselling author of children's and young adult novels, and has had more than 90 books published. She is the author of the much-loved series 'Ally's World' (early 2000s) and her most recent books include the Carnegie-nominated historical adventure 'Little Bird Flies' (2019) and it's newly published partner novel 'Little Bird Lands' (2020, Nosy Crow Books), plus the 'St Grizzle's School' series for younger readers (Stripes). She has several books publishing in 2021.
Originally from Scotland, Karen lives in London with her husband, her teenage daughter and beautiful but bitey cat Dizzy.
Originally from Scotland, Karen lives in London with her husband, her teenage daughter and beautiful but bitey cat Dizzy.
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April 7, 2018
It is time for another week at St. Grizzles, what will happen this time? Well, a lot of chaos, friendship, new people, and more!
I was very much excited, I just adore this series. It is hilarious, over the top, but also contains some serious topics. Like in this one the addition of a new student, Boudicca, and the disappearance/no replying of Dani's best friend, Arch (which then also leads to another serious topic).
It was fun to see that Dani is getting more and more happy with St. Grizzle's and that she is getting more familiar with all the kids there (though I guess the name plates also helped with that). I did feel sorry for her, she was so concerned about Arch, and just wanted him to answer his replies. I keep rooting for her to be able to talk/get a reply from Arch again.
I loved how she kept trying to be friends with Boudicca, tried to help her out when needed. Even if she at times just didn't want to or wasn't sure what she had to do.
And of course there are tons of times she had all sorts of fun ideas for videos, or she saw several spots that would make a good spot for x/y scene.
I am not too sure what I thought about Boudicca. Until we learned more I was just frustrated with her attitude. Yes, the newts are a bit noisy, and may seem chaotic, but they do mean it all in a happy/kind way. Everyone tried to help her but she stayed mum (or whispered a bit). Nothing helped. It wasn't until later that we see what is going on and then I did feel sorry for her. Poor thing. I can imagine that she may act the way she did. I just wish we had knew about it earlier. It was pretty sweet to see her get attached to Arch so much. She was his own little fanclub.
Arch, I was worried about him, but also why he was so cold towards Dani all of the sudden. We later find out what is going on and why he is acting all eh about things. I had a bit of a laugh at how he kept trying to be with Dani all the time, but then other kids also wanted her attention. Though I have to say his jealousy eventually reached a peak and I just wanted to shake him. Especially with how he acted. Boy, please, she just forgot. She is just not used to having you around, and she is used to making plans with her OTHER FRIENDS. Thankfully, later it all settled and I was very happy with what happened.
Sure, I am still wondering what these kids are actually learning in school and if it all fits with what they are supposed to learn at a more serious school. I may hope, for the children, that they are getting well prepared for what is still to come. I am happy to see that, while the newts still run around muddy, they also show that they can be clean, have everything around them neat and tidy.
There were tons of hilarious things happening in this book, the dog running off with stuff, the goat trying to eat everything, the lessons.
Plus I am very delighted that Dani's granny is still there and helping out. She definitely improved a ton of things at St. Grizzle's. From food to clothes to making sure the kids are all at one place.
And then there are the delightful illustrations by Becka Moor which make reading this book even more of a treat!
All in all, I need more St. Grizzle's and I can't wait to see what the next book will bring!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I was very much excited, I just adore this series. It is hilarious, over the top, but also contains some serious topics. Like in this one the addition of a new student, Boudicca, and the disappearance/no replying of Dani's best friend, Arch (which then also leads to another serious topic).
It was fun to see that Dani is getting more and more happy with St. Grizzle's and that she is getting more familiar with all the kids there (though I guess the name plates also helped with that). I did feel sorry for her, she was so concerned about Arch, and just wanted him to answer his replies. I keep rooting for her to be able to talk/get a reply from Arch again.
I loved how she kept trying to be friends with Boudicca, tried to help her out when needed. Even if she at times just didn't want to or wasn't sure what she had to do.
And of course there are tons of times she had all sorts of fun ideas for videos, or she saw several spots that would make a good spot for x/y scene.
I am not too sure what I thought about Boudicca. Until we learned more I was just frustrated with her attitude. Yes, the newts are a bit noisy, and may seem chaotic, but they do mean it all in a happy/kind way. Everyone tried to help her but she stayed mum (or whispered a bit). Nothing helped. It wasn't until later that we see what is going on and then I did feel sorry for her. Poor thing. I can imagine that she may act the way she did. I just wish we had knew about it earlier. It was pretty sweet to see her get attached to Arch so much. She was his own little fanclub.
Arch, I was worried about him, but also why he was so cold towards Dani all of the sudden. We later find out what is going on and why he is acting all eh about things. I had a bit of a laugh at how he kept trying to be with Dani all the time, but then other kids also wanted her attention. Though I have to say his jealousy eventually reached a peak and I just wanted to shake him. Especially with how he acted. Boy, please, she just forgot. She is just not used to having you around, and she is used to making plans with her OTHER FRIENDS. Thankfully, later it all settled and I was very happy with what happened.
Sure, I am still wondering what these kids are actually learning in school and if it all fits with what they are supposed to learn at a more serious school. I may hope, for the children, that they are getting well prepared for what is still to come. I am happy to see that, while the newts still run around muddy, they also show that they can be clean, have everything around them neat and tidy.
There were tons of hilarious things happening in this book, the dog running off with stuff, the goat trying to eat everything, the lessons.
Plus I am very delighted that Dani's granny is still there and helping out. She definitely improved a ton of things at St. Grizzle's. From food to clothes to making sure the kids are all at one place.
And then there are the delightful illustrations by Becka Moor which make reading this book even more of a treat!
All in all, I need more St. Grizzle's and I can't wait to see what the next book will bring!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
August 25, 2018
In the 3rd book of what I`d say is my favourite young MG series at the moment, we are taken back to madcap boarding school St Grizzle`s where our main character Dani has recently become a pupil, and this time we see them deal with a new student called Boudicca who is struggling quite a lot to adapt, as well as Dani`s best friend Arch, who has run away from home due to a difficult situation there. While I have to admit I don`t know how I`d like being a pupil at the school, I really do love the welcoming, supportive atmosphere it has. The way all the pupils and staff try and make Boudicca and Arch welcome is so nice, and I like that everyone looks out for and is kind towards everyone else in general. As well as this making the book enjoyable, there are lots and lots of moments that made me giggle, mainly due to Twinkle the goat and the way the other people react to her, and also Dani`s view of the world. In addition, Becka Moor`s illustrations are just fabulous; she`s one of my absolute favourite illustrators. Her illustrations are quite detailed, which makes me feel like I`m there watching everything unfold and also adds even more personality to the characters, and I think her easily recognisable style meshes perfectly with Karen`s distinctive writing style. This was such a lovely read, and I`m looking forward to reading book 4 after it`s out. 4.5/5
March 11, 2018
St Grizzle’s isn’t your average boarding school; more like a modern St Trinian’s, there is a lack of structure and it’s like one big dysfunctional family. This is the third book in the series, but it was still easy to get into and follow the story.
I do feel a bit let down by this title; it was fairly good to begin with but then just felt a bit lacklustre. I don’t know whether if I was a younger reader I may have enjoyed it more; my main issue was just the lack of story and silliness of the whole thing, but, at the same time, I still adore stories about boarding schools and feel like so much more could have happened.
That all said, Karen McCombie is a good author and her writing style is very easy to get into. I think this would appeal more to reluctant readers in the 9-12 category due to the nature of the story and it not being too challenging a read.
I do feel a bit let down by this title; it was fairly good to begin with but then just felt a bit lacklustre. I don’t know whether if I was a younger reader I may have enjoyed it more; my main issue was just the lack of story and silliness of the whole thing, but, at the same time, I still adore stories about boarding schools and feel like so much more could have happened.
That all said, Karen McCombie is a good author and her writing style is very easy to get into. I think this would appeal more to reluctant readers in the 9-12 category due to the nature of the story and it not being too challenging a read.
May 19, 2018
It wasn’t as great as the first two, but I think you would still enjoy it.
July 5, 2018
St Grizzle’s isn’t your average boarding school; more like a modern St Trinian’s, there is a lack of structure and it’s like one big dysfunctional family. This is the third book in the series, but it was still easy to get into and follow the story.
I do feel a bit let down by this title; it was fairly good to begin with but then just felt a bit lacklustre. I don’t know whether if I was a younger reader I may have enjoyed it more; my main issue was just the lack of story and silliness of the whole thing, but, at the same time, I still adore stories about boarding schools and feel like so much more could have happened.
That all said, Karen McCombie is a good author and her writing style is very easy to get into. I think this would appeal more to reluctant readers in the 9-12 category due to the nature of the story and it not being too challenging a read.
I do feel a bit let down by this title; it was fairly good to begin with but then just felt a bit lacklustre. I don’t know whether if I was a younger reader I may have enjoyed it more; my main issue was just the lack of story and silliness of the whole thing, but, at the same time, I still adore stories about boarding schools and feel like so much more could have happened.
That all said, Karen McCombie is a good author and her writing style is very easy to get into. I think this would appeal more to reluctant readers in the 9-12 category due to the nature of the story and it not being too challenging a read.
April 17, 2022
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