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The Polka Dot Shop
When Andy’s school announces a new no-uniform policy, her classmates are over the moon – but her heart sinks.
All she wants is to dress like everyone else, but her mum’s the owner of a run-down kooky vintage boutique, so she’s bound to look – well – different. But when Andy finds a gorgeous bag full of designer goodies in the shop’s storeroom, everything changes. Can she learn to love vintage, and help transform her mum’s shop into something truly special?
From the acclaimed author of the Secret Cooking Club series, this is a fresh, authentic, and totally addictive novel about how real makeovers go so much deeper than clothes.
All she wants is to dress like everyone else, but her mum’s the owner of a run-down kooky vintage boutique, so she’s bound to look – well – different. But when Andy finds a gorgeous bag full of designer goodies in the shop’s storeroom, everything changes. Can she learn to love vintage, and help transform her mum’s shop into something truly special?
From the acclaimed author of the Secret Cooking Club series, this is a fresh, authentic, and totally addictive novel about how real makeovers go so much deeper than clothes.
- GenresMiddle Grade
336 pages, Paperback
Published July 5, 2018
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Laurel Remington
6 books41 followersHi! Welcome to the world of The Secret Cooking Club and Confetti & Cake - books about food, fun, and friendship for 9-12 year old readers. Perfect for young fans of The Great British Bake-off.
Winner of the Times /Chicken House Children's Fiction Competition 2015.
I love to hear from my readers, so please let me know what you think of the book by leaving a review. And if it inspires you to do any cooking or baking - or just to try something new - do get in touch via my website: www.laurelremington.com.
Happy reading and baking!
Laurel Remington
Winner of the Times /Chicken House Children's Fiction Competition 2015.
I love to hear from my readers, so please let me know what you think of the book by leaving a review. And if it inspires you to do any cooking or baking - or just to try something new - do get in touch via my website: www.laurelremington.com.
Happy reading and baking!
Laurel Remington
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February 6, 2019
I really enjoyed this book. It deals with depression in a parent, with a good outcome. It is also a story about finding friends that love you for who you are, and not following a peer group.
Overcoming your fear and doubts and finding your strength to make a dream come true.
If you also love vintage fashion and thrift shopping this is also a lot of fun.
This would be great for year 5 to year 7 girls.
Overcoming your fear and doubts and finding your strength to make a dream come true.
If you also love vintage fashion and thrift shopping this is also a lot of fun.
This would be great for year 5 to year 7 girls.
May 11, 2024
Representation: It's complicated.
Trigger warnings: Death of a relative in the past in a car crash, implied eating disorder and restrictive dieting
Score: Six out of ten.
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I wanted to read The Polka Dot Shop for a while but I put it off for a few months until I saw it at a library and picked it up. It seemed like an intriguing contemporary realistic novel set in the UK and targeted at a younger audience, at least according to the blurb, but when I closed the final page, it was okay.
It starts with Andy, whose surname remains undisclosed, recounting her life until when she discovers her school does not have a uniform anymore. Instead, it has adopted a free dress policy, much like American schools, but there's no exploration on possible dress code issues, so I must assume the rules are fair and non-discriminatory. Instead of focusing on that topic, the narrative instead concentrates on Andy still wearing her uniform, before eventually giving in and having to wear clothes from the secondhand clothing store her mother owns. There are a lot of Britishisms like the term GCSE, which non-British readers will not relate with.
I've seen storylines that revolve around fashion (typically women's) like this one in other books, but The Polka Dot Shop adds an original twist to it since it contains more vintage fashion, but even with that, I struggled to connect to this one, since I'm not part of the target audience. Andy irritated me with her snobbishness, and the only character development she went through is an appreciation of historical clothing, but other than that, not much of her changed. There are some subplots in The Polka Dot Shop, including ones about a side character with a physical disability and another one with an eating disorder but they only had a brief mention and were mostly in the background, letting Andy get most of the page time. Really? I would've liked to see more of that. I don't know what happens to the character with the eating disorder, though, did she change her ways? If she didn't, it sends a concerning message, saying it's okay to ignore mental health, and there aren't any support networks for her either, which would only make her life more difficult.
The climax is engaging as Andy's mother rebranded the store with a new name, The Polka Dot Shop, and a new building, but at that point I couldn't shake off the feeling I was underwhelmed.
Trigger warnings: Death of a relative in the past in a car crash, implied eating disorder and restrictive dieting
Score: Six out of ten.
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I wanted to read The Polka Dot Shop for a while but I put it off for a few months until I saw it at a library and picked it up. It seemed like an intriguing contemporary realistic novel set in the UK and targeted at a younger audience, at least according to the blurb, but when I closed the final page, it was okay.
It starts with Andy, whose surname remains undisclosed, recounting her life until when she discovers her school does not have a uniform anymore. Instead, it has adopted a free dress policy, much like American schools, but there's no exploration on possible dress code issues, so I must assume the rules are fair and non-discriminatory. Instead of focusing on that topic, the narrative instead concentrates on Andy still wearing her uniform, before eventually giving in and having to wear clothes from the secondhand clothing store her mother owns. There are a lot of Britishisms like the term GCSE, which non-British readers will not relate with.
I've seen storylines that revolve around fashion (typically women's) like this one in other books, but The Polka Dot Shop adds an original twist to it since it contains more vintage fashion, but even with that, I struggled to connect to this one, since I'm not part of the target audience. Andy irritated me with her snobbishness, and the only character development she went through is an appreciation of historical clothing, but other than that, not much of her changed. There are some subplots in The Polka Dot Shop, including ones about a side character with a physical disability and another one with an eating disorder but they only had a brief mention and were mostly in the background, letting Andy get most of the page time. Really? I would've liked to see more of that. I don't know what happens to the character with the eating disorder, though, did she change her ways? If she didn't, it sends a concerning message, saying it's okay to ignore mental health, and there aren't any support networks for her either, which would only make her life more difficult.
The climax is engaging as Andy's mother rebranded the store with a new name, The Polka Dot Shop, and a new building, but at that point I couldn't shake off the feeling I was underwhelmed.
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April 1, 2024
This book was written with care, style and lots of thought. Laurel Remington is a very talented author ✍🏼 and l love how she dedicated this book to her 3 daughters. I personally LOVE vintage things….especially vintage clothes so this book was VERY enjoyable read for me. My favourite character has to be Stevie since she is very funny 😁
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May 11, 2024
Trigger & Content Warnings
Disordered & restrictive eating (implied)
Death of a relative in a car accident recounted
Disordered & restrictive eating (implied)
Death of a relative in a car accident recounted
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September 12, 2019There aren't many books that really talk about the adults dealing with depression and then their kids -not- having anything. The latter is prevalent in YA fiction. This was a good change that introduced this situation. I found it a little hard to believe that she got everything going so well without any major setbacks. Like wow what great reception she received.
June 27, 2023
I really loved the poka dot shop by laurel Remington. I love books about fashion and the fashion just brings the book to life. It brings joy and wonder to readers. My favourite characters are Andy and Thomas. I like Andy as a character because she is always determined to do things and not give up on dreams. I like Thomas because he is loving towards Andy and his uncle. This is the first book I have read by laurel Remington and I really loved it. I like her writing style. My favourite part was when Andy and Thomas were dancing in the theatre it was very romantic. My second favourite part was when Andy and her friends Stevie and Carrie were making a mess and having fun in the theatre. I also liked how Andy behaves and bonds with her mother they have a really close connection. Good job laurel you did a fab job writing this book. Finally, the genres for this book are romance and friendship.
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October 17, 2023
Świetna powieść, która pokazuje jak wielka jest moc marzeń. Miło było czytać o ambitnej dziewczynie, jej przyjaciołach i wyjątkowym projekcie. Z pewnością byłabym zachwycona tą książką w wieku 13 lat, teraz jednak trochę przeszkadza mi to jak negatywnie przedstawiono ubrania z drugiej ręki, dopóki nie były one dziełem znanych projektantów.
Rozumiem, że w ciągu kilku lat podejście do mody second-hand mocno się zmieniło, ale to tylko ten jeden fakt do zaktualizowania. Książka warta przeczytania.
Rozumiem, że w ciągu kilku lat podejście do mody second-hand mocno się zmieniło, ale to tylko ten jeden fakt do zaktualizowania. Książka warta przeczytania.
January 23, 2024
snobbiest 13 yr old ever; gives me a headache
July 11, 2018
The Polka Dot Shop was for me a very enjoyable read, exploring themes of friendship, family, mental health and valuing entrepreneurialism among young people.
13-year-old Andy is the only pupil in her school who is not keen on the new no-uniform policy. While her classmates talk endlessly about fashion and look forward to weekend shopping sprees, Andy has to wear pre-loved clothes that come from her mum’s run-down vintage boutique.
The chasm between Andy and her mum widens, as Andy grows increasingly frustrated by the tatty second-hand clothes she owns but does not wish to hurt her mum’s feelings. At the same time, Andy’s mum seems increasingly distant and the boutique appears to be struggling more than ever.
One day, Andy finds a bag of high-quality designer clothes at the back of the shop and suddenly she spots an appealing outfit and begins to see a renewed potential in the pre-used fashion business. But in order for her plans to come to fruition, Andy will need a little help from her friends, a dose of business acumen and huge amounts of determination to find a way to transform the boutique and keep everyone happy along the way. Andy and her mum also need to find a way to bridge their growing divide by beginning to see things from each other’s perspectives, which is not an easy journey for either of them.
I really enjoyed the way that young entrepreneurialism was presented so positively in this story. Despite being told time and time again that she is “only 13”, Andy finds a way to bring a new lease of life to a dying business and transforms it using her own creative flair. She makes mistakes along the way and learns from them, which is a vital part of growing a business, and she wisely seeks the advice of other people to make sure her plans succeed. To young readers, stories like this are a huge encouragement to believe in their instincts and pursue their dreams.
There is a lot of warmth in Laurel Remington’s writing and the characters are hugely relatable with realistic relationships portrayed, plus a hint of budding romance. This book is suitable for upper KS2+.
Many thanks to the publisher for kindly sending me a review copy of this book.
13-year-old Andy is the only pupil in her school who is not keen on the new no-uniform policy. While her classmates talk endlessly about fashion and look forward to weekend shopping sprees, Andy has to wear pre-loved clothes that come from her mum’s run-down vintage boutique.
The chasm between Andy and her mum widens, as Andy grows increasingly frustrated by the tatty second-hand clothes she owns but does not wish to hurt her mum’s feelings. At the same time, Andy’s mum seems increasingly distant and the boutique appears to be struggling more than ever.
One day, Andy finds a bag of high-quality designer clothes at the back of the shop and suddenly she spots an appealing outfit and begins to see a renewed potential in the pre-used fashion business. But in order for her plans to come to fruition, Andy will need a little help from her friends, a dose of business acumen and huge amounts of determination to find a way to transform the boutique and keep everyone happy along the way. Andy and her mum also need to find a way to bridge their growing divide by beginning to see things from each other’s perspectives, which is not an easy journey for either of them.
I really enjoyed the way that young entrepreneurialism was presented so positively in this story. Despite being told time and time again that she is “only 13”, Andy finds a way to bring a new lease of life to a dying business and transforms it using her own creative flair. She makes mistakes along the way and learns from them, which is a vital part of growing a business, and she wisely seeks the advice of other people to make sure her plans succeed. To young readers, stories like this are a huge encouragement to believe in their instincts and pursue their dreams.
There is a lot of warmth in Laurel Remington’s writing and the characters are hugely relatable with realistic relationships portrayed, plus a hint of budding romance. This book is suitable for upper KS2+.
Many thanks to the publisher for kindly sending me a review copy of this book.
July 27, 2018
This is the story of Andie, the daughter of a woman who owns a failing second hand/vintage clothes shop, as she attempts to overcome the dislike of vintage clothing borne from her school`s non-uniform policy and subsequent humiliation by the “fashion police” who disapprove of the items her mum brings for her in order to save her mum`s shop from closure. First of all, Laurel`s descriptive style of writing made learning about the different clothes, particularly the designer dresses that Andie uncovers, so fun and interesting as I could really picture them. Andie is very relatable, and the amount she loves her mum and the way she wants to make her happy despite their differences was touching to read. I also liked the secondary characters, and I especially enjoyed the fact that they were all well fleshed out, with their own problems and goals. The support Andie and her friends gave to each other in order to achieve their aims and the fun they have together was so nice to read about, and I liked their scenes together a lot, as well as those involving their new friend Thomas and how it was shown that it can be difficult to establish a friendship at first. I was rooting for them all to succeed of course, but seeing the shop develop and change was the best of all, and hearing Andie`s plans and seeing how she puts them into action made me admire her as a character even more. Finally, it was so fun to have a few small mentions of the characters from Laurel`s previous books in the Secret Cooking Club series! 4.5/5
October 28, 2018
I loved everything about this book. The characters are diverse. Andy and her friends are so supportive of each other, and I loved the fact that, despite their differences, Andy really does love her mum and want her to be happy. I also liked the way people took Andy seriously and didn't just dismiss her as a stupid kid - the majority of the adults in the book were willing to listen once they realised she really did have some good ideas. The mental health aspect could maybe have been addressed in more detail, but other than that it's just a lovely, feel-good book, which was precisely what I needed right now. 4.5 stars.
July 27, 2021
Ojojoj to będzie dosyć długa recenzja. To jest książka dziecięca nawet młodo młodzieżowa przedział bym powiedziała od 7 do max.11 więc faktycznie ma określoną grupę odbiorców. Fabuła opiera się mniej więcej na tym, że już na pierwszej stronie ogłoszony zostaje koniec nakazu noszenia szkolnych mundurków. Dla wszystkich z wyjątkiem Andy jest to pozytywna informacja. Mama Andy prowadzi sklepik Elizy, w którym sprzedawana jest używana odzież - to właśnie z stamtąd pochodzi większość ubrań dziewczyny. Wstydzi się swojego ubioru i marzy o markowych ubraniach. Nienawidzi sklepu jej mamy i ma ochotę wyrzucić wszystkie ubrania do śmieci.
Zaczniemy od minusów.
Jest to książka skierowana do dzieci które będą już za tak na prawdę niedługi czas wchodzić w nastoletniość. Ja osobiście mojemu dziecku tej książki bym nie dała. Dlaczego?
Po pierwsze jest płytka;
Po drugie powielane są tu mity które powinny być obalane. Podam przykład moim zdaniem jest to najbardziej krzywdzący wątek w tej książce. Wątek diety- Andy ma pewną przyjaciółkę która ma nadwagę i ona dla pewnego projektu, własnego zdrowia oraz sprawności musi tej nadwagi się pozbyć. ,,W ogóle chyba lepiej zjem jogurt zamiast spaghetti". No jak ja to zdanie przeczytałam to autentycznie zamknęłam książkę i musiałam ochłonąć. I potem ludzie się dziwią dlaczego nastolatki wpadają w zaburzenia odżywiania. Przecież normalna dieta nie polega na zamienianiu normalnego obiadu na jogurt!!!
Po trzecie relacje miedzy ludzkie i sytuacje są wyimaginowane. To jest takie mydlenie oczu. Poznajemy nagle chłopaka oczywiście jest starszy i idealny. Dialogi są po prostu czasami absurdalne. I absolutnie nie realne. Zamiast pokazać obraz rzeczywistości to nagle wszystko idzie tak jak zaplanowaliśmy i nie ma upadków.
Szczególnie zapadła mi w pamięci jedna scena. 14 latek razem z 13latką nie mogą dostać się do sklepu bo nie maja klucz i uwaga wyburzają ścianę. No czegoś tak absurdalnego to ja jeszcze nie słyszałam.
Jak dobrze już wiemy Andy nienawidzi ubrań z drugiej ręki i absolutnie nie daje im szansy. Na początku nie zwracała na to większej uwagi. Myślałam, że bohaterka przejdzie jakąś przemianę i przekona się, że nie wszystko jest beznadziejne. Natomiast nie koniecznie tak było. Pod sam konie książki z jej ust pada zdanie, że te ubrania dla ubogich należy wystawić do kontenera. Bardzo mnie to zirytowało ponieważ jest to błędne. Kupując w sklepach typu second hand absolutnie nie należy się tego wstydzić - potrafią tam być ubrania bardzo dobrej jakości. Jak widać autorka, która jak sama podkreśla interesuje się modą szerzy przekonanie, że lumpeksy tylko dla biednych. Co najmniej żałosne.
Co prawda pod koniec książki widać przemianę podejścia.
Ogólnie to to nie jest bardzo zła książka. Styl pisania jest o dziwo bardzo przyjemny. Czyta się szybko i płynnie. Rozdziały są idealnej długości. Zdziwił mnie nieco epilog ponieważ był dłuższy niż zazwyczaj miał coś koło 15 stron czyli nawet więcej niż rozdziały. Raczej nie będę jej polecać a tym bardziej dawać jej dzieciom.
Ocena: 2.3/5
Wiek: 7-11
Zaczniemy od minusów.
Jest to książka skierowana do dzieci które będą już za tak na prawdę niedługi czas wchodzić w nastoletniość. Ja osobiście mojemu dziecku tej książki bym nie dała. Dlaczego?
Po pierwsze jest płytka;
Po drugie powielane są tu mity które powinny być obalane. Podam przykład moim zdaniem jest to najbardziej krzywdzący wątek w tej książce. Wątek diety- Andy ma pewną przyjaciółkę która ma nadwagę i ona dla pewnego projektu, własnego zdrowia oraz sprawności musi tej nadwagi się pozbyć. ,,W ogóle chyba lepiej zjem jogurt zamiast spaghetti". No jak ja to zdanie przeczytałam to autentycznie zamknęłam książkę i musiałam ochłonąć. I potem ludzie się dziwią dlaczego nastolatki wpadają w zaburzenia odżywiania. Przecież normalna dieta nie polega na zamienianiu normalnego obiadu na jogurt!!!
Po trzecie relacje miedzy ludzkie i sytuacje są wyimaginowane. To jest takie mydlenie oczu. Poznajemy nagle chłopaka oczywiście jest starszy i idealny. Dialogi są po prostu czasami absurdalne. I absolutnie nie realne. Zamiast pokazać obraz rzeczywistości to nagle wszystko idzie tak jak zaplanowaliśmy i nie ma upadków.
Szczególnie zapadła mi w pamięci jedna scena. 14 latek razem z 13latką nie mogą dostać się do sklepu bo nie maja klucz i uwaga wyburzają ścianę. No czegoś tak absurdalnego to ja jeszcze nie słyszałam.
Jak dobrze już wiemy Andy nienawidzi ubrań z drugiej ręki i absolutnie nie daje im szansy. Na początku nie zwracała na to większej uwagi. Myślałam, że bohaterka przejdzie jakąś przemianę i przekona się, że nie wszystko jest beznadziejne. Natomiast nie koniecznie tak było. Pod sam konie książki z jej ust pada zdanie, że te ubrania dla ubogich należy wystawić do kontenera. Bardzo mnie to zirytowało ponieważ jest to błędne. Kupując w sklepach typu second hand absolutnie nie należy się tego wstydzić - potrafią tam być ubrania bardzo dobrej jakości. Jak widać autorka, która jak sama podkreśla interesuje się modą szerzy przekonanie, że lumpeksy tylko dla biednych. Co najmniej żałosne.
Co prawda pod koniec książki widać przemianę podejścia.
Ogólnie to to nie jest bardzo zła książka. Styl pisania jest o dziwo bardzo przyjemny. Czyta się szybko i płynnie. Rozdziały są idealnej długości. Zdziwił mnie nieco epilog ponieważ był dłuższy niż zazwyczaj miał coś koło 15 stron czyli nawet więcej niż rozdziały. Raczej nie będę jej polecać a tym bardziej dawać jej dzieciom.
Ocena: 2.3/5
Wiek: 7-11
November 15, 2018
This book is about vintage clothes and the joys of used and unused but quality clothing as we soon see...
Andy hates her mum's shop with a passion as she is forced to wear second hand unfashionable clothing her mum brings home for her. Wanting desperately to buy her own new quality clothes, she just may get her wish when she unearths a bag full of designer clothing when helping out in her mum's shop...
As she befriends next doors cute boy, the pair set about transforming her mum's shop whilst she goes on holiday to save the business and turn it into a prosperous and hip shop from the dud rubbish shop Andy thinks it is.
The book features issues from transgender to disability, depression and family troubles as well as showing how businesses can be turned around into prosperous prospects once again. We see how bright young teens can be and how dedication to an idea can really pay off especially for the future and change a life!
It was a fun story and extremely likable Andy was great and following the journey of the transformation was super!
Andy hates her mum's shop with a passion as she is forced to wear second hand unfashionable clothing her mum brings home for her. Wanting desperately to buy her own new quality clothes, she just may get her wish when she unearths a bag full of designer clothing when helping out in her mum's shop...
As she befriends next doors cute boy, the pair set about transforming her mum's shop whilst she goes on holiday to save the business and turn it into a prosperous and hip shop from the dud rubbish shop Andy thinks it is.
The book features issues from transgender to disability, depression and family troubles as well as showing how businesses can be turned around into prosperous prospects once again. We see how bright young teens can be and how dedication to an idea can really pay off especially for the future and change a life!
It was a fun story and extremely likable Andy was great and following the journey of the transformation was super!
July 26, 2023
This one’s a bit mid for me. I honestly thought this was written a lot earlier than it was because it felt like old contemporary YA.
HOWEVER, I am now looking and I didn’t realise it was middle grade! This makes a lot more sense now. Okay maybe it makes sense to read the odd blurb or two. I think because the publisher was Chicken House, and all of the other Chicken House books I’ve read before were YA, I just assumed this was also the same!
At first I thought the main character was a bit hard to read about because she was very much a do-before-you-think kind of girl, but I think by the end it was alright. Plus, knowing now the intended age range of this book, it makes sense.
I don’t think this would have been a stand-out for me when I was younger, but it’s a nice and cute, fast read.
HOWEVER, I am now looking and I didn’t realise it was middle grade! This makes a lot more sense now. Okay maybe it makes sense to read the odd blurb or two. I think because the publisher was Chicken House, and all of the other Chicken House books I’ve read before were YA, I just assumed this was also the same!
At first I thought the main character was a bit hard to read about because she was very much a do-before-you-think kind of girl, but I think by the end it was alright. Plus, knowing now the intended age range of this book, it makes sense.
I don’t think this would have been a stand-out for me when I was younger, but it’s a nice and cute, fast read.
July 13, 2019
I'm a kick of finding UK middle grade and YA books, because I fell hard for Holly Bourne. Laurel Remington was recommended to me based on my purchase of a Holly Bourne book, so I picked it up. This is the story of 13-year old Andy, a young woman that appreciates fashion, but has a mother that very different taste in clothing. Her mother runs a second-hand clothing shop that Andy cringes over. An assignment in school inspires Andy to make some changes in the shop with the help of her friends and a young man.
This was cute and quick read. Laurel Remington captures young teens in a fun way without condescending, which I absolutely appreciate. I look forward to reading more books by Remington.
This was cute and quick read. Laurel Remington captures young teens in a fun way without condescending, which I absolutely appreciate. I look forward to reading more books by Remington.
January 9, 2021
The Polka Dot Shop was a delightful read for younger teens. I loved the strong friendship group that Andy had and I admired her insight and determination to turn her mother's failing secondhand shop into something special. I also adored all the classic fashion!
March 12, 2021
Yeah. Well. This was a flight of fantasy that I enjoyed, but felt frankly implausible. But I get the premise. I loved the ending, but found the middle to be a tad drawn-out, and a little boring. But I’m willing to be proved wrong for the sake of Lit Circles.
April 27, 2023
This book deals with themes such as friendship, depression of a parent and many others, but the overall plot line was just too unbelievable - everything could possibly need just fell into place for her, and some of the things were just not anything like reality for most thirteen year old girls.
June 11, 2023
While this book is a bit predictable and clumsy in it's transitions between story beats, it would make a good read for most pre-teens. It has a good story from the perspective of a young person, and some fantastic representation while also dealing with heavy subjects such as loss and depression.
August 14, 2023
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A determined young girl and her friends set on with determination to make something better in their lives.
I flew through it in a day, it was such an easy read.
This book is cute and inspiring and the world definitely needs more Andy's.
⭐️⭐️⭐️✨️
A determined young girl and her friends set on with determination to make something better in their lives.
I flew through it in a day, it was such an easy read.
This book is cute and inspiring and the world definitely needs more Andy's.
⭐️⭐️⭐️✨️
November 15, 2018
nice book good concept
December 24, 2019
I decided to read The Polka Dot Shop because I enjoyed other books by Laurel Remington. It was an exciting and fun book though some parts were sad. I would recommend this book to people around 11-15.
April 18, 2020
With a background of fashion, this book celebrates innovation. It also looks at depression and the effects it has on a family, and friendships and how they change and support us.
February 3, 2022
I think the book was quite interesting. I recommend.
July 7, 2022
Lovely, lovely enjoyable reading, for a rainy day or to relax
August 15, 2022
Just love the author
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 21, 2025
Best book I’ve ever read. Read it when I was younger and it’s still my favourite!
April 4, 2025
So good I got it at the school library to read after lunch.
August 15, 2025
Dragged on got boring.
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