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The Amazing Edie Eckhart #1
The Amazing Edie Eckhart
Edie Eckhart might be wobbly, but she's not going to let that stop her! A sparky middle-grade series from TV comedian Rosie Jones. Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson and DORK DIARIES.
"Do you like chicken?" Oscar asked me. I nodded. "Then take a wing." Oscar offered me his arm and we linked each other into the school hall.
Edie has Cerebral palsy, but she's used to it because she's spent her whole life being a bit wobbly. She can't wait to start secondary school with her best friend Oscar and share sausage rolls with him at breaktime. But when Oscar scuppers these plans by getting his first ever girlfriend, GROSS, Edie eventually decides to stop feeling sorry for herself and find a boyfriend, so she can prove to Oscar she's grown up too. She muses: 'when Thor was stripped of his power and banished to Earth by Odin, did he mope around and throw his hammer out of the pram? No he got on with it, bossed around Earth and found love like an absolute legend'.
But while she's plotting, she accidentally gets cast as the lead role in the school play. As Edie devotes her time to the performing arts, she finds a new friend, as well as talents - and feelings - she never knew she had. She soon realises that life in the spotlight might just be her thing after all...
"Do you like chicken?" Oscar asked me. I nodded. "Then take a wing." Oscar offered me his arm and we linked each other into the school hall.
Edie has Cerebral palsy, but she's used to it because she's spent her whole life being a bit wobbly. She can't wait to start secondary school with her best friend Oscar and share sausage rolls with him at breaktime. But when Oscar scuppers these plans by getting his first ever girlfriend, GROSS, Edie eventually decides to stop feeling sorry for herself and find a boyfriend, so she can prove to Oscar she's grown up too. She muses: 'when Thor was stripped of his power and banished to Earth by Odin, did he mope around and throw his hammer out of the pram? No he got on with it, bossed around Earth and found love like an absolute legend'.
But while she's plotting, she accidentally gets cast as the lead role in the school play. As Edie devotes her time to the performing arts, she finds a new friend, as well as talents - and feelings - she never knew she had. She soon realises that life in the spotlight might just be her thing after all...
235 pages, Paperback
First published August 5, 2021
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Rosie Jones
6 books32 followersRosie Jones is a British stand-up comedian who has written for multiple panel shows, and has appeared as a guest on The Last Leg, 8 Out of 10 Cats, and Hypothetical. Rosie often incorporates her cerebral palsy into her comedic style. She was awarded second place in the Leicester Mercury's New Comedian of the Year in 2018, and her star has been on the rise ever since. Rosie has written for Sex Education and hosts the podcast Daddy Look at Me with Helen Bauer. Rosie can't wait to be a children's author - Jaqueline Wilson is her personal hero!
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August 3, 2021
Where to start?!
The writing of Edie is great, she is so funny and confident. Her ‘voice’ is perfect for an 11 (nearly 12!!) year old. She is carefree, strong, and not held back because of her disability. She does seem to fly off the handle a little, but, she admits when she is wrong and apologises! She expresses the common thoughts and emotions of young people starting Secondary School and the changes they encounter. We see Edie begin to grow up and find herself, her strengths, and her place in life, realising that actually, she doesn’t need to be like everyone else or necessarily fit in. She discovers new hobbies, friends, and love interests.
I love that the book is written in diary format, it feels like you are right there experiencing it all with Edie and not just viewing her life from a distance. The story is laugh-out-loud funny, with great one-liners and comments that make you think ‘yep, because it’s TRUE’! There is just the right amount of angst and cringe, it is fully relatable to teens/pre-teens.
I would recommend this book for everyone, including parents/teachers/adults of all kinds. There are excellent jokes that will make you giggle too, Clare Balding and Alan Carr both feature (lol), you’ll have to read the book to find out more!
The book contains excellent disability, LGBTQ, young carer, and sausage roll/pizza/Maccy D’s representation throughout. Jokes aside, so many positive elements feature casually and as the norm (as in life, and as it should be). This is exactly the kind of writing we need for children today, funny, bold, inclusive.
Recommend for all aged 8 and over! Will be getting a copy for our school library!
The writing of Edie is great, she is so funny and confident. Her ‘voice’ is perfect for an 11 (nearly 12!!) year old. She is carefree, strong, and not held back because of her disability. She does seem to fly off the handle a little, but, she admits when she is wrong and apologises! She expresses the common thoughts and emotions of young people starting Secondary School and the changes they encounter. We see Edie begin to grow up and find herself, her strengths, and her place in life, realising that actually, she doesn’t need to be like everyone else or necessarily fit in. She discovers new hobbies, friends, and love interests.
I love that the book is written in diary format, it feels like you are right there experiencing it all with Edie and not just viewing her life from a distance. The story is laugh-out-loud funny, with great one-liners and comments that make you think ‘yep, because it’s TRUE’! There is just the right amount of angst and cringe, it is fully relatable to teens/pre-teens.
I would recommend this book for everyone, including parents/teachers/adults of all kinds. There are excellent jokes that will make you giggle too, Clare Balding and Alan Carr both feature (lol), you’ll have to read the book to find out more!
The book contains excellent disability, LGBTQ, young carer, and sausage roll/pizza/Maccy D’s representation throughout. Jokes aside, so many positive elements feature casually and as the norm (as in life, and as it should be). This is exactly the kind of writing we need for children today, funny, bold, inclusive.
Recommend for all aged 8 and over! Will be getting a copy for our school library!
November 22, 2022
A wonderful book about a girl named Edie who has cerebral palsy.
Edie was a wonderful character but I have to say that I liked her in the end more than in the beginning. There is quite a simple reason for that. In the beginning Edie was a nice girl and a great MC, but she kept using her CP to get out of things (The Card), or expected people to do everything for her because of that. While she is very much able to do things herself. When someone told her no she just would get huffy. And there were some other things that just had me shaking my head. But as the story continued I started seeing a new Edie. One I definitely liked more than the one in the beginning. I saw an Edie who discovered that she can do things. That she can be independent. That her CP doesn’t always work with things, but that there is plenty that she can do. She doesn’t need someone to bring her tights or clean her mouth if she dribbles. It was also great that there were also key characters who told her this, who talked to her. She really grows a lot in that aspect and it was just beautiful. I loved that she discovered that not only is she a great writer, but also a great actor. I loved seeing her embrace her role in the musical and see her try to get through the lines (so many of those). I loved seeing her add a little bit of her own in the character she is playing.
Flora? OH man, I was just shipping Edie and her from the beginning. Yes, I am sorry. I am so so sorry, but I just couldn’t resist. I mean it was clear that Flora was interested in more than being a friend to Edie… now it was up to Edie to figure that one out. And that took a bit long. Haha. Edie was a bit too focussed on getting a boy to consider another option, then again given how Edie reacted when her teacher told Edie about her wife… I am guessing either the parents don’t care too much or Edie doesn’t go out that much. I mean, hello 2022. I do think that I would have liked Flora to be a bit more honest. At points she acted a bit like Oscar. I get it, you like Edie, but you can also see that this girl doesn’t understand that there is more than one kind of love, instead of being grumpy or jealous, just give her some more bigger hints. XD
We also meet some other girls, Georgia was eventually pretty nice but dang that girl needs to understand that there are some things you shouldn’t say. XD Poppy was such a sweetheart.
And most peeps know how I often feel about little brothers or sisters? Well, I have to say that Louie was just adorable and sweet. I loved how he was with Edie and how Edie was with him.
I just have a weak spot for diary-written-books. This one is no different. I just loved reading this dairy and I had a laugh at the beginning, because in the beginning of the diary Edie was not a fan. But her mom promised her some money if she would keep on writing because mom thought it would be good for Edie to get her thoughts on paper. But as the story goes on we see that Edie gets more invested in the diary and takes it with her everywhere. I loved that!
Oscar? Sorry boy, but I wasn’t a fan. In the beginning he seemed like a wonderful friend. Being there for Edie. Helping her out. But then school started and we saw that he was quick to find a new club, new friends, even a girlfriend… but if Edie dared to even have something of her own he would get huffy and angry. She found new friends and he was jealous. She was looking for a boy and he was jealous. She found a new love (theatre) and he was jealous. She didn’t need him for every bit, jealous. Heavens forbid that she tried doing things on her own or growing. He was just so toxic. It was all fine and fun if he got all the things, but Edie had to be Edie from the beginning or else. Later on we do see why, but seriously? I just wanted to shake him around. He was just so rude and horrible. I felt for Edie.
I loved the various illustrations dotted throughout the book! Their style was just so so much!
All in all, a very fun book featuring great characters and a lot of character growth, I love that we get CP representation (we need more of that), and I love the format. I will definitely be checking out Edie’s next book which features the next term. I cannot wait to see what is next for her.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
Edie was a wonderful character but I have to say that I liked her in the end more than in the beginning. There is quite a simple reason for that. In the beginning Edie was a nice girl and a great MC, but she kept using her CP to get out of things (The Card), or expected people to do everything for her because of that. While she is very much able to do things herself. When someone told her no she just would get huffy. And there were some other things that just had me shaking my head. But as the story continued I started seeing a new Edie. One I definitely liked more than the one in the beginning. I saw an Edie who discovered that she can do things. That she can be independent. That her CP doesn’t always work with things, but that there is plenty that she can do. She doesn’t need someone to bring her tights or clean her mouth if she dribbles. It was also great that there were also key characters who told her this, who talked to her. She really grows a lot in that aspect and it was just beautiful. I loved that she discovered that not only is she a great writer, but also a great actor. I loved seeing her embrace her role in the musical and see her try to get through the lines (so many of those). I loved seeing her add a little bit of her own in the character she is playing.
Flora? OH man, I was just shipping Edie and her from the beginning. Yes, I am sorry. I am so so sorry, but I just couldn’t resist. I mean it was clear that Flora was interested in more than being a friend to Edie… now it was up to Edie to figure that one out. And that took a bit long. Haha. Edie was a bit too focussed on getting a boy to consider another option, then again given how Edie reacted when her teacher told Edie about her wife… I am guessing either the parents don’t care too much or Edie doesn’t go out that much. I mean, hello 2022. I do think that I would have liked Flora to be a bit more honest. At points she acted a bit like Oscar. I get it, you like Edie, but you can also see that this girl doesn’t understand that there is more than one kind of love, instead of being grumpy or jealous, just give her some more bigger hints. XD
We also meet some other girls, Georgia was eventually pretty nice but dang that girl needs to understand that there are some things you shouldn’t say. XD Poppy was such a sweetheart.
And most peeps know how I often feel about little brothers or sisters? Well, I have to say that Louie was just adorable and sweet. I loved how he was with Edie and how Edie was with him.
I just have a weak spot for diary-written-books. This one is no different. I just loved reading this dairy and I had a laugh at the beginning, because in the beginning of the diary Edie was not a fan. But her mom promised her some money if she would keep on writing because mom thought it would be good for Edie to get her thoughts on paper. But as the story goes on we see that Edie gets more invested in the diary and takes it with her everywhere. I loved that!
Oscar? Sorry boy, but I wasn’t a fan. In the beginning he seemed like a wonderful friend. Being there for Edie. Helping her out. But then school started and we saw that he was quick to find a new club, new friends, even a girlfriend… but if Edie dared to even have something of her own he would get huffy and angry. She found new friends and he was jealous. She was looking for a boy and he was jealous. She found a new love (theatre) and he was jealous. She didn’t need him for every bit, jealous. Heavens forbid that she tried doing things on her own or growing. He was just so toxic. It was all fine and fun if he got all the things, but Edie had to be Edie from the beginning or else. Later on we do see why, but seriously? I just wanted to shake him around. He was just so rude and horrible. I felt for Edie.
I loved the various illustrations dotted throughout the book! Their style was just so so much!
All in all, a very fun book featuring great characters and a lot of character growth, I love that we get CP representation (we need more of that), and I love the format. I will definitely be checking out Edie’s next book which features the next term. I cannot wait to see what is next for her.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
October 25, 2022
I really wasn't sure how sweary, adult Rosie would translate into a middle grade book aimed at kids, but this book was fully wonderful. The story was fun, the characters interesting and the issues raised are complex enough to be realistic, but explored in a way that youngsters would enjoy and understand.
There were some genuinely funny moments (I particularly liked the Stephen King / Stephen Hawking mix up!) But also some tender ones too. The way Edie talked about CP is going to be such a game changer for kids and how they perceive disabilities.
All in all a great book, Rosie definitely smashed it out the part with this one. I grew up on Jacqueline Wilson, and this gives me the nostalgic vibes whiles also feeling fresh and true to Jones as a person.
There were some genuinely funny moments (I particularly liked the Stephen King / Stephen Hawking mix up!) But also some tender ones too. The way Edie talked about CP is going to be such a game changer for kids and how they perceive disabilities.
All in all a great book, Rosie definitely smashed it out the part with this one. I grew up on Jacqueline Wilson, and this gives me the nostalgic vibes whiles also feeling fresh and true to Jones as a person.
November 6, 2021
ok I knoooow this is classed as a “kids book”, but I’ve never felt so represented in a book in my whole life and that’s saying something. i wish this book was around when I was 11, i feel like it would’ve made me understand myself better, and saved me many years of worry and confusion!
still, I’m so glad that such a book like this exists. my current, 18-year-old self has never felt so seen! thank you Rosie Jones, you are a genius!
still, I’m so glad that such a book like this exists. my current, 18-year-old self has never felt so seen! thank you Rosie Jones, you are a genius!
October 13, 2024
Ever since I read Edie Eckhart’s spin off story published for 2024 World Book Day that I’ve been looking for a chance to read her full length novels! And this one didn’t disappoint me.
I’m pretty sure that there’s a lot of Rosie Jones in Edie Eckhart’s life and that makes this an even more interesting book! Edie has cerebral palsy which means that she has wobbly legs and talks different. When she and her best friend Oscar start secondary school a lot of things change for them. The more I read this one, the more I liked Edie and admired her teachers for recognising her disability but still challenging her.
Full marks for a very enjoyable and addictive reading!
I’m pretty sure that there’s a lot of Rosie Jones in Edie Eckhart’s life and that makes this an even more interesting book! Edie has cerebral palsy which means that she has wobbly legs and talks different. When she and her best friend Oscar start secondary school a lot of things change for them. The more I read this one, the more I liked Edie and admired her teachers for recognising her disability but still challenging her.
Full marks for a very enjoyable and addictive reading!
February 27, 2022
LOVE IT! Wat mij betreft een must-have qua thematiek. En fantastisch lekker geschreven voor en vanuit kind/tiener(perspectief).
De 11-jarige Edie en haar beste vriend Oscar gaan naar de middelbare school. Maar hoe moet het nu Oscar ineens in een andere klas komt en gelijk een vriendinnetje krijgt? Ze heeft altijd genoeg gehad aan haar beste vriend Oscar, maar nu hij druk bezig is moet ze er aan geloven.... ze zal andere vrienden moeten maken. En...zal het haar lukken om tijdens haar eerste schooljaar een date te scoren?
Vrolijke nieuwe (autobiografisch te noemen) reeks door komiek Rosie Jones over een meisje met een handicap: Edie heeft hersenverlamming (net als Rosie, als je haar nog niet kent, google haar dan. Ze heeft geniale optredens en ze is echt een genot om te zien op de Britse panel shows). Door haar handicap spreekt Edie trager en valt ze veel over haar eigen voeten. Ze is heerlijk positief en leert in dit boek wat meer op zichzelf te vertrouwen. Het is de start van een zelfontdekking. Bijvoorbeeld dat ze veel dingen zelf kan, dat ze acteren leuk vindt en dat ze misschien wel helemaal geen vriendje wil (want vlinders in je buik krijg je niet alleen van jongens, dat kan ook van meisjes).
What's not to like? Ik hoop dat ze deze zeer binnenkort gaan vertalen voor de Nederlandse markt. LHBTI+ lezers zullen uitkijken naar een toevoeging zoals dit.
De 11-jarige Edie en haar beste vriend Oscar gaan naar de middelbare school. Maar hoe moet het nu Oscar ineens in een andere klas komt en gelijk een vriendinnetje krijgt? Ze heeft altijd genoeg gehad aan haar beste vriend Oscar, maar nu hij druk bezig is moet ze er aan geloven.... ze zal andere vrienden moeten maken. En...zal het haar lukken om tijdens haar eerste schooljaar een date te scoren?
Vrolijke nieuwe (autobiografisch te noemen) reeks door komiek Rosie Jones over een meisje met een handicap: Edie heeft hersenverlamming (net als Rosie, als je haar nog niet kent, google haar dan. Ze heeft geniale optredens en ze is echt een genot om te zien op de Britse panel shows). Door haar handicap spreekt Edie trager en valt ze veel over haar eigen voeten. Ze is heerlijk positief en leert in dit boek wat meer op zichzelf te vertrouwen. Het is de start van een zelfontdekking. Bijvoorbeeld dat ze veel dingen zelf kan, dat ze acteren leuk vindt en dat ze misschien wel helemaal geen vriendje wil (want vlinders in je buik krijg je niet alleen van jongens, dat kan ook van meisjes).
What's not to like? Ik hoop dat ze deze zeer binnenkort gaan vertalen voor de Nederlandse markt. LHBTI+ lezers zullen uitkijken naar een toevoeging zoals dit.
January 13, 2025
A heartwarming story with happy twists and turns. I would definitely recommend it if you like happy and fun stories just like this one.It’s about a girl called Edie Eckhart who has cerebral palsy and who faces some challenges (and some nerve wracking situations) but always gets through them with an occasional hand from family and friends.The story shows some caring ,loving characters.A definite read and five stars from me!
January 3, 2022
Very amazing book. I hope there are more like it. I highly recommend.
September 23, 2024
I'm reading this book to my 8 year old, and she loves it.
January 14, 2023
This book is so good because it teaches you to be happy being you. Edie has cerebral palsy and when she starts high school she is worried about being different. But she joins in with the school play and makes lots of new friends.
July 1, 2021
The Amazing Edie Eckhart is a fantastic middle-grade story about Edie, who is just starting out at secondary school. The book is the debut from Rosie Jones, a popular British comedian.
Edie is an average eleven-year-old girl; she has a loving family and a best friend named Oscar who shares her love of sausage rolls and Marvel films. She also has cerebral palsy which makes her a little wobbly, more likely to fall over, and a little slower at talking. Edie has always relied on Oscar to help her out – he even carries a special box around with him that includes plasters and spare tights – but at their new school they are put into separate classes and Edie realizes she won’t always be able to rely on him anymore.
Initially reluctant to be without her BFF, Edie argues with the school, but as Oscar begins trying out new hobbies, making new friends, and even getting a girlfriend, Edie begins to wonder if she had been allowing her disability and her reliance on Oscar as an excuse not to push her own limits. When an unexpected opportunity presents itself, Edie discovers that she has previously unrecognized talents and interests, and even begins to make some new friends of her own, but can she do it all without losing her best friend in the process?
This was an outstanding book from a new author who also lives with cerebral palsy, giving the story real insight into the experiences of a disabled tween taking those first big steps into real independence. Edie’s disability is obviously a key element of her story, but it never takes over to *become* the story. Instead, we see how Edie faces some big changes in her life, dealing with the occasional unthinking comment or obstacle as a result of her cerebral palsy but being a very average tween girl at the same time. This is very far from the kind of “inspiration porn” stories that are often shared regarding disability and is instead a story that is genuinely heartwarming and also laugh-out-loud funny, Sophie was also surprised and delighted to spot some strong, unexpected LGBTQ representation here too.
Sophie loved this one and is already hoping for more middle-grade books from Rosie Jones in the future and more from Edie Eckhart too.
Edie is an average eleven-year-old girl; she has a loving family and a best friend named Oscar who shares her love of sausage rolls and Marvel films. She also has cerebral palsy which makes her a little wobbly, more likely to fall over, and a little slower at talking. Edie has always relied on Oscar to help her out – he even carries a special box around with him that includes plasters and spare tights – but at their new school they are put into separate classes and Edie realizes she won’t always be able to rely on him anymore.
Initially reluctant to be without her BFF, Edie argues with the school, but as Oscar begins trying out new hobbies, making new friends, and even getting a girlfriend, Edie begins to wonder if she had been allowing her disability and her reliance on Oscar as an excuse not to push her own limits. When an unexpected opportunity presents itself, Edie discovers that she has previously unrecognized talents and interests, and even begins to make some new friends of her own, but can she do it all without losing her best friend in the process?
This was an outstanding book from a new author who also lives with cerebral palsy, giving the story real insight into the experiences of a disabled tween taking those first big steps into real independence. Edie’s disability is obviously a key element of her story, but it never takes over to *become* the story. Instead, we see how Edie faces some big changes in her life, dealing with the occasional unthinking comment or obstacle as a result of her cerebral palsy but being a very average tween girl at the same time. This is very far from the kind of “inspiration porn” stories that are often shared regarding disability and is instead a story that is genuinely heartwarming and also laugh-out-loud funny, Sophie was also surprised and delighted to spot some strong, unexpected LGBTQ representation here too.
Sophie loved this one and is already hoping for more middle-grade books from Rosie Jones in the future and more from Edie Eckhart too.
September 23, 2023
As a disabled young person this book was so comforting to read.
The disability representation in this book is amazing!
The book is written in the format of Eddie’s (main characters) personal diary in which she talks about her CP and how it impacts her life but she also talks about the fun, hard, exciting and sometimes boring things in life just like any average teenager.
It is so so important that disabled children see themselves represented in media!
Because it is comforting and can help them to understand themselves better.
It’s also equally as important that non disabled children have access to these types of books because it helps them learn and understand their peers better.
I wish there was more books like this when I was younger that I could’ve shared with my friends that were both educational, fun and interesting instead of being solely awareness focused.
Don’t get me wrong those types of books mentioned above are really important and absolutely have there purpose.
But I just wish there were more like this one because I know I would’ve loved them so much.
I’m so glad that this series exists for current and future generations of young people!
Thank you Rosie for this funny, clever, informative and engaging book. Like I said it’s so needed and your doing such a fantastic job of making it happen.
The disability representation in this book is amazing!
The book is written in the format of Eddie’s (main characters) personal diary in which she talks about her CP and how it impacts her life but she also talks about the fun, hard, exciting and sometimes boring things in life just like any average teenager.
It is so so important that disabled children see themselves represented in media!
Because it is comforting and can help them to understand themselves better.
It’s also equally as important that non disabled children have access to these types of books because it helps them learn and understand their peers better.
I wish there was more books like this when I was younger that I could’ve shared with my friends that were both educational, fun and interesting instead of being solely awareness focused.
Don’t get me wrong those types of books mentioned above are really important and absolutely have there purpose.
But I just wish there were more like this one because I know I would’ve loved them so much.
I’m so glad that this series exists for current and future generations of young people!
Thank you Rosie for this funny, clever, informative and engaging book. Like I said it’s so needed and your doing such a fantastic job of making it happen.
May 6, 2021
As a massive fan of Rosie Jones, I was super excited when I saw that she had released a children's book. Even more excited when I found out that the central character of said book would have cerebral palsy. The disability that Rosie Jones lives with.
I sped through this book, and immediately fell in love with the protagonist Edie Eckhart. I loved how ballsy she was, and that the disability wasn't central to the plot. I also enjoyed the fact that the school were putting on a show too!
There is so much within this book, and as a secondary school teacher I loved how Jones had written about the first year of secondary school. It felt incredibly real, and I'm sure lots of young readers will relate to the situations Edie Eckhart finds herself in. I have read a lot of YA and middle grade books, and they always fit to the same generic formula. This book felt so modern, and fresh. As expected with Rosie Jones as the author the book is incredibly funny too.
I absolutely loved reading this, and it felt like a warm hug! I will definitely be recommending to my students.
I sped through this book, and immediately fell in love with the protagonist Edie Eckhart. I loved how ballsy she was, and that the disability wasn't central to the plot. I also enjoyed the fact that the school were putting on a show too!
There is so much within this book, and as a secondary school teacher I loved how Jones had written about the first year of secondary school. It felt incredibly real, and I'm sure lots of young readers will relate to the situations Edie Eckhart finds herself in. I have read a lot of YA and middle grade books, and they always fit to the same generic formula. This book felt so modern, and fresh. As expected with Rosie Jones as the author the book is incredibly funny too.
I absolutely loved reading this, and it felt like a warm hug! I will definitely be recommending to my students.
September 9, 2021
This book was such a wonderful surprise! It is funny, heartwarming, and diverse💝
Edie’s world gets turned upside down when she stars secondary school and is not put in the same form class as her best friend Oscar. He is the only one who knows everything about her and her disability. He even carries around an Evie emergency kit just for her, so how will she make it without him? Will she even be able to make new friends and get a boyfriend like every one else seems to be doing, or will everyone just think she’s strange and want nothing to do with her? Luckily, Edie is far more capable of independence than she first assumes, and love finds it’s way into her life, just not in the way she initially expected…
Seeing a character with CP is wonderful! I also loved the way the author did LGBT representation. It was just seamless and treated like the natural thing that it is. I’m loving seeing more of these books where gay couples are just a part of the story and that it isn’t the main conflict. Seeing this in combination with disabled representation is something I loved seeing.
Edie’s world gets turned upside down when she stars secondary school and is not put in the same form class as her best friend Oscar. He is the only one who knows everything about her and her disability. He even carries around an Evie emergency kit just for her, so how will she make it without him? Will she even be able to make new friends and get a boyfriend like every one else seems to be doing, or will everyone just think she’s strange and want nothing to do with her? Luckily, Edie is far more capable of independence than she first assumes, and love finds it’s way into her life, just not in the way she initially expected…
Seeing a character with CP is wonderful! I also loved the way the author did LGBT representation. It was just seamless and treated like the natural thing that it is. I’m loving seeing more of these books where gay couples are just a part of the story and that it isn’t the main conflict. Seeing this in combination with disabled representation is something I loved seeing.
August 29, 2021
I had been really looking forward to my copy of this book as I follow Rosie Jones on Twitter so was excited to getting it.
Really was not disappointed!!
Rosie writes this as a diary and your willing Edie on from day 1. Great humour as expected from Rosie being comedic and certainly fine for children to read in fact I’d highly recommend you do!
I’m a society where children’s books don’t often portray the main character - a child - with disability, nor even dare to mention anything remotely LBGTQ+ this has all the elements to give enough info but not rammed down the readers throat. The plot is great, the friendships up and downs are relatable and it’s got good depth to character. Although Edie is just starting High School, kids under this age group would still enjoy the story and I plan to read this to and with my 8 year old.
I hope this isn’t the end of Rosie Jones writing as I think she could take this character further or introduce us to other children who have additional needs.
Really was not disappointed!!
Rosie writes this as a diary and your willing Edie on from day 1. Great humour as expected from Rosie being comedic and certainly fine for children to read in fact I’d highly recommend you do!
I’m a society where children’s books don’t often portray the main character - a child - with disability, nor even dare to mention anything remotely LBGTQ+ this has all the elements to give enough info but not rammed down the readers throat. The plot is great, the friendships up and downs are relatable and it’s got good depth to character. Although Edie is just starting High School, kids under this age group would still enjoy the story and I plan to read this to and with my 8 year old.
I hope this isn’t the end of Rosie Jones writing as I think she could take this character further or introduce us to other children who have additional needs.
August 8, 2021
Firstly, I love Rosie Jones. As soon as I saw she'd written a book I had to read it (even though I'm not target audience being 55). I didn't know what to expect from the book but it does not disappoint. The book doesn't describe how hard it is for someone living with a disability its much cleverer than that. It simply charts Edie Eckhart's first term at secondary school. It's a scary time for every child but Edie has to cope with being stuck in a different class to her very best friend, Oscar. We follow Edie's struggles with missing Oscar, making new friends, becoming braver than she's ever had to be before and figuring out why getting a boyfriend isn't the be-all and end-all of her new life. It's funny and smart and I'd recommend it to anyone. You don't have to be a kid/young adult to enjoy it. Keep going Rosie, I bet Jacqueline Wilson is dead impressed.
September 21, 2021
This is one of the best children’s books I’ve ever read. The disability representation is phenomenal and it also has LGBT representation which was unexpected but very welcome!
Edie is my new role model, her bravery and positivity are contagious. I can’t wait to read more of her adventures from Rosie Jones.
Perfect for fans of the Wimpy Kid and Dork Diaries books, this story is funny, sweet and uplifting. I can’t recommend it highly enough.
Edie is my new role model, her bravery and positivity are contagious. I can’t wait to read more of her adventures from Rosie Jones.
Perfect for fans of the Wimpy Kid and Dork Diaries books, this story is funny, sweet and uplifting. I can’t recommend it highly enough.
September 9, 2021
This was great and I hope Rosie writes more for kids. Her writing style is so accessible and companionable, I know the kids would find it cool and accessible. Also, a queer story? Yes please. It was so innocently written and appropriate yet also subtly added less heteronormative love stories to the middle school canon.
May 29, 2025
Loved it! It was like the best book I’ve ever read
February 11, 2022
Rosie Jones' debut novel is a win for representation. Not only does she have cerebral palsy herself but so does her main character, Edie Eckhart. The Amazing Edie Eckhart is a book that manages to be about and somehow not about having a disability. It's a part of the story for obvious reasons but the story is mainly concerned with the usual sort of stuff. Edie is on the verge of turning 12 and has plenty of concerns. She starts secondary school and discovers that she's been put in a different class to her best friend, Oscar. This is just the start and Edie's life is suddenly turned upside down.
Oscar gets a girlfriend and starts playing football. Meaning all of the plans they'd made before school started begin to fall apart. Will she be able to find her own place in school? Throughout the story, we get to see Edie's worries about making friends, finding love and finding a new hobby. Her disability exists but it isn't the thing that holds her back. Edie is just like everybody else but with a bit more of a wobble. Not only will this great book be uplifting for young readers with cerebral palsy but it will also educate other readers about it. Everything is done in a fun and engaging manner that is easy to digest.
It's also an utterly charming book. The story is told through Edie's diary, so you get to hear all of her thoughts. This means the novel is full of pop culture references and disdain for her teachers. It's been a while since I was a 12-year-old girl but it feels like a realistic representation. Edie is a great character before you even get to the disability. She's strong, funny and doesn't give a damn what anyone thinks. She also grows as a character as the narrative goes on. Edie slowly has to come to the realisation that she is letting her disability hold her back when she doesn't need to. She's inspirational.
Reading this book is so comforting. It's full of wonderful characters and storylines. It's got plenty of jokes but also plenty of serious issues. It has the definite feel of a Jacqueline Wilson book, which makes sense because Jones highlights Wilson as one of her inspirations. The Amazing Edie Eckhart manages to be silly but also has maturity to it. I think it would be great for all younger readers. However, it will be children living with disabilities and particularly cerebral palsy that will really benefit from this book. Having that representation in literature will be life-changing for many children. That's definitely worth 5 stars.
Oscar gets a girlfriend and starts playing football. Meaning all of the plans they'd made before school started begin to fall apart. Will she be able to find her own place in school? Throughout the story, we get to see Edie's worries about making friends, finding love and finding a new hobby. Her disability exists but it isn't the thing that holds her back. Edie is just like everybody else but with a bit more of a wobble. Not only will this great book be uplifting for young readers with cerebral palsy but it will also educate other readers about it. Everything is done in a fun and engaging manner that is easy to digest.
It's also an utterly charming book. The story is told through Edie's diary, so you get to hear all of her thoughts. This means the novel is full of pop culture references and disdain for her teachers. It's been a while since I was a 12-year-old girl but it feels like a realistic representation. Edie is a great character before you even get to the disability. She's strong, funny and doesn't give a damn what anyone thinks. She also grows as a character as the narrative goes on. Edie slowly has to come to the realisation that she is letting her disability hold her back when she doesn't need to. She's inspirational.
Reading this book is so comforting. It's full of wonderful characters and storylines. It's got plenty of jokes but also plenty of serious issues. It has the definite feel of a Jacqueline Wilson book, which makes sense because Jones highlights Wilson as one of her inspirations. The Amazing Edie Eckhart manages to be silly but also has maturity to it. I think it would be great for all younger readers. However, it will be children living with disabilities and particularly cerebral palsy that will really benefit from this book. Having that representation in literature will be life-changing for many children. That's definitely worth 5 stars.
July 5, 2021
Edie has cerebral palsy, but she's never let it slow her down. Together with best friend/neighbour Oscar, she can handle anything life throws at her - just maybe a bit slowly, and with some falling down along the way. But she doesn't care! It's about getting back up again!
But then they start secondary school, and Oscar is separated from her for the first time ever. And then he starts making new friends, and even-yuck-a girlfriend! Left alone, Edie slowly starts testing the limits of her independence. Trouble is it's all so confusing out there...
You've probably heard this already, but just in case you haven't; Edie has cerebral palsy, just like the author of this novel, Rosie Jones. You're probably seen Rosie around if you're into any of the comedy panel shows; she's often on Dave or the BBCs, being really quite extraordinarily funny. Her humour translates beautifully into this book.
Edie is strong, and clever, and brave. She's also stubborn and strong willed and occasionally a little too sure of herself - aren't we all some times! She cares very deeply for her friends and likes to make new ones - well, as an introvert I can't really empathise there, but it fits her personality beautifully. Her friends were all so nice too - I kept expecting a bully to jump up somewhere, but I think I've been reading too much American YA!
I love the little bits of information we get as well. For instance, I didn't know that cerebral palsy is non-degenerative...I thought you could get worse with it over time. I'm glad to have learned a new fact!
I think this series is going to do really well, and I'll be here to cheer Edie (and Rosie) on with every volume.
Note: This book will be illustrated. My copy didn't have illustrations included, so I can't comment on them fully, but I've seen sneak peeks that look great.
PARENTS be aware, these eleven and twelve year old characters talk about boyfriends and girlfriends and there is a small amount of kissing. There's also a huge amount of friends being awesome to each other.
But then they start secondary school, and Oscar is separated from her for the first time ever. And then he starts making new friends, and even-yuck-a girlfriend! Left alone, Edie slowly starts testing the limits of her independence. Trouble is it's all so confusing out there...
You've probably heard this already, but just in case you haven't; Edie has cerebral palsy, just like the author of this novel, Rosie Jones. You're probably seen Rosie around if you're into any of the comedy panel shows; she's often on Dave or the BBCs, being really quite extraordinarily funny. Her humour translates beautifully into this book.
Edie is strong, and clever, and brave. She's also stubborn and strong willed and occasionally a little too sure of herself - aren't we all some times! She cares very deeply for her friends and likes to make new ones - well, as an introvert I can't really empathise there, but it fits her personality beautifully. Her friends were all so nice too - I kept expecting a bully to jump up somewhere, but I think I've been reading too much American YA!
I love the little bits of information we get as well. For instance, I didn't know that cerebral palsy is non-degenerative...I thought you could get worse with it over time. I'm glad to have learned a new fact!
I think this series is going to do really well, and I'll be here to cheer Edie (and Rosie) on with every volume.
Note: This book will be illustrated. My copy didn't have illustrations included, so I can't comment on them fully, but I've seen sneak peeks that look great.
PARENTS be aware, these eleven and twelve year old characters talk about boyfriends and girlfriends and there is a small amount of kissing. There's also a huge amount of friends being awesome to each other.
September 20, 2022
Written in diary format with awesome illustrations by Natalie Smillie, the story follows Edie - an eleven year old girl from Bridlington, Yorkshire, as she starts secondary school. Edie has cerebral palsy, a great family, a best friend called Oscar, and a positive, sunny disposition.
But life is far from simple when you move up to big school, and Edie finds herself under pressure to make new friends as her best and only since primary develops new interests and devotes himself to football and his shiny, new girlfriend.
When heavily pregnant form tutor, Mrs Adler suggests Edie audition for the school play, Edie gets the lead and decides to nab herself a boyfriend by Christmas. She negotiates her way through failed dates with boys who would be better as friends, eating sausage rolls, and learning her lines. Despite her oldest friendship falling by the wayside with a huge argument, Edie makes friends with set-designer, Flora, who becomes very important to her.
It’s such a happy book. Full of kindness and giggles, I am far from the target audience. I’m forty. I wasn’t reading it with or to a child. I was reading it for me. I really like Rosie Jones, and I can’t remember seeing any books with a disabled main character when I was a kid, and that would have been nice because my mother was in a wheelchair.
When I turned the last page, I felt both happy and sad. Happy for Edie because she’s on to a whole new adventure, but sad for me, because I’m going to miss her.
A fresh voice, full of thought and hope, I really enjoyed this book and will be looking to the next book in the series as soon as possible.
But life is far from simple when you move up to big school, and Edie finds herself under pressure to make new friends as her best and only since primary develops new interests and devotes himself to football and his shiny, new girlfriend.
When heavily pregnant form tutor, Mrs Adler suggests Edie audition for the school play, Edie gets the lead and decides to nab herself a boyfriend by Christmas. She negotiates her way through failed dates with boys who would be better as friends, eating sausage rolls, and learning her lines. Despite her oldest friendship falling by the wayside with a huge argument, Edie makes friends with set-designer, Flora, who becomes very important to her.
It’s such a happy book. Full of kindness and giggles, I am far from the target audience. I’m forty. I wasn’t reading it with or to a child. I was reading it for me. I really like Rosie Jones, and I can’t remember seeing any books with a disabled main character when I was a kid, and that would have been nice because my mother was in a wheelchair.
When I turned the last page, I felt both happy and sad. Happy for Edie because she’s on to a whole new adventure, but sad for me, because I’m going to miss her.
A fresh voice, full of thought and hope, I really enjoyed this book and will be looking to the next book in the series as soon as possible.
November 11, 2022
THIS BOOK???!??!?!?!? Obsessed.
Yes I'm an 18 year old freaking out over a children's book, what of it?
Read this all in one go, I couldn't put it down (except for when I put it down for a couple of minutes in the middle to go get biscuits)!!! I love the author so much and so had been wanting to read this for AGES, and when I saw it in a bookshop after looking for a while I HAD to get it. I fell into a reading slump for a bit and so didn't touch it for a few months, but I finally got round to picking it up and THANK GOODNESS I DID :D
I'm now very annoyed that I convinced myself a few months ago that the financially responsible decision would be to not buy the second book when I saw it in the bookshop, and to wait until I'd finished the first instead, because I NEED THAT BOOK IN MY HANDS RIGHT NOW.
There's just something about children's books, and especially this one. It was an absolute JOY to read and made me feel so warm inside. I have so many FEELINGS right now and they're all good feelings (except for the longing to have had books like this on my shelf when I was younger, maybe then I'd have come to terms with becoming disabled easier). The though of all the young queer and/or disabled kids out there in the world who will read this book and feel so much less alone and so much more seen absolutely warms my heart!!! Right then, time to find a shop with the second book in stock!
P.S. If one of my irl friends just saw me losing my mind over a kids' book... no you didn't ;)
Yes I'm an 18 year old freaking out over a children's book, what of it?
Read this all in one go, I couldn't put it down (except for when I put it down for a couple of minutes in the middle to go get biscuits)!!! I love the author so much and so had been wanting to read this for AGES, and when I saw it in a bookshop after looking for a while I HAD to get it. I fell into a reading slump for a bit and so didn't touch it for a few months, but I finally got round to picking it up and THANK GOODNESS I DID :D
I'm now very annoyed that I convinced myself a few months ago that the financially responsible decision would be to not buy the second book when I saw it in the bookshop, and to wait until I'd finished the first instead, because I NEED THAT BOOK IN MY HANDS RIGHT NOW.
There's just something about children's books, and especially this one. It was an absolute JOY to read and made me feel so warm inside. I have so many FEELINGS right now and they're all good feelings (except for the longing to have had books like this on my shelf when I was younger, maybe then I'd have come to terms with becoming disabled easier). The though of all the young queer and/or disabled kids out there in the world who will read this book and feel so much less alone and so much more seen absolutely warms my heart!!! Right then, time to find a shop with the second book in stock!
P.S. If one of my irl friends just saw me losing my mind over a kids' book... no you didn't ;)
October 4, 2021
This book was so cute! I loved it so much the illustrations are so adorable!
We meet an eleven year old Edie Eckhart who has cerebral palsy and her life is written in diary form so every day and time you get to learn more about her and best friend Oscar Jenkins their relationship was like romeo and juliet but once they started school for the first time it changes everything and people saw Edie a lot different because she has Cerebral Palsy and Edie proved to many that her condition doesn’t really get to her but what made her really think is if she wasn’t disabled what would her life be like which connects to a lot of disabled children and adults male or female!
Rosie wrote this book from her honestly heart about disability and how to accept yourself for being different and the shocking part is that Edie ended up in love with a girl instead of a boy so there’s some LGBT in this middle grade I’m not so bothered about it in middle grade books because I don’t judge anyone choice of love but what I enjoyed the most is the Cerebral Palsy Rep every now and again Cerebral Palsy gets hidden under the carpet because some authors are scared fo speak about it so Rosie made me had so much inspiration to write my own cerebral palsy character even though he’s a little older than this audience I would love to write a middle grade like this some day, I can’t wait to see Edie again in book too she felt so much like a friend to me!
We meet an eleven year old Edie Eckhart who has cerebral palsy and her life is written in diary form so every day and time you get to learn more about her and best friend Oscar Jenkins their relationship was like romeo and juliet but once they started school for the first time it changes everything and people saw Edie a lot different because she has Cerebral Palsy and Edie proved to many that her condition doesn’t really get to her but what made her really think is if she wasn’t disabled what would her life be like which connects to a lot of disabled children and adults male or female!
Rosie wrote this book from her honestly heart about disability and how to accept yourself for being different and the shocking part is that Edie ended up in love with a girl instead of a boy so there’s some LGBT in this middle grade I’m not so bothered about it in middle grade books because I don’t judge anyone choice of love but what I enjoyed the most is the Cerebral Palsy Rep every now and again Cerebral Palsy gets hidden under the carpet because some authors are scared fo speak about it so Rosie made me had so much inspiration to write my own cerebral palsy character even though he’s a little older than this audience I would love to write a middle grade like this some day, I can’t wait to see Edie again in book too she felt so much like a friend to me!
November 3, 2022
Read this a week or 2 back and wow. I accidently picked up book 2 at first so I had to buy this (I only bought book 1 because I had finished half of book 2). I absolutely love these books. Yes it is a little "immature" for my age but I loved these. The plus side of it being in Yorkshire (Where I'm from) so it felt alot more close to home then alot of other books which definitely helped. I do wish I had what Edie and flora when I was in year 7. Main reason is because I used to have a crush on one of my best friends and we had a similar friendship or "friendship" as Flora and Edie. Only difference is that mine stayed as friends and flora and Eddie's didn't. The other things I like about this book is the representation on cerebral palsy you don't really have much good representation on media about disabilities so this was another main reason I picked it up I love learning about things like this it makes me feel alot more open minded about the world and overall makes me feel happy to read it (plus I do have a disability). Also the Poc (people of colour) representation You have Flora which is Japanese, Oscar which is black and same with (I think) Poppy. Definitely recommend. I will have to finish the review here because otherwise I'll go on an essay rant about it. 😂. It definitely got me out of my reading slump though so that's a HUGEEEE plus.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 1, 2025
The Amazing Edie Eckhart follows the adventures of Edie, a curious, smart, and optimistic 11-year-old girl who believes in herself and her abilities, even when things don’t go according to plan. Edie has a passion for helping others, and in this story, she faces a variety of challenges that test her courage and determination. With the support of her friends and family, Edie discovers how important it is to embrace who you are, no matter what others think (ChatGPT, 2025).
I love how Edie’s character is so relatable and uplifting. She shows that you can be brave, even if you don’t always get everything right the first time. The book also covers important themes like friendship, kindness, and self-acceptance, which are really great lessons for kids. Edie is a role model because she doesn’t let her doubts hold her back. I think kids will enjoy her energy and her optimistic outlook on life.
This book is perfect for readers in 2nd through 4th grade, especially those who enjoy stories about friendships and personal growth. After reading, we could discuss how Edie handled difficult situations and what we can learn from her. I would also encourage kids to come up with their own "amazing" ideas to help others or even create their own stories about brave characters who make a difference in their communities!
I love how Edie’s character is so relatable and uplifting. She shows that you can be brave, even if you don’t always get everything right the first time. The book also covers important themes like friendship, kindness, and self-acceptance, which are really great lessons for kids. Edie is a role model because she doesn’t let her doubts hold her back. I think kids will enjoy her energy and her optimistic outlook on life.
This book is perfect for readers in 2nd through 4th grade, especially those who enjoy stories about friendships and personal growth. After reading, we could discuss how Edie handled difficult situations and what we can learn from her. I would also encourage kids to come up with their own "amazing" ideas to help others or even create their own stories about brave characters who make a difference in their communities!
March 6, 2022
*I received a free ARC of this book, with thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.*
I have to fall in line with every other review I have read of this book and say that I adore Edie Eckhart and loved reading her ‘diary’. And I would have loved it even more when I was a pre-teen myself and going through similar issues of identity, jealousy and confusion.
I love that the main character in the story has cerebral palsy, as there is definitely not enough representation of disability in fiction, but more importantly, her CP is part of who she is but not what the story focuses on. The heart of the book is Edie’s struggle to uncover who she wants to be, how she wants to relate to other people, and to understand and balance her conflicting feelings – relatable to anyone, of any age.
Funny, moving and extremely well-written, with a main character that will win your heart and hold onto it after the book has ended, this is an absolute must-read for all children, parents, teachers… everyone really!
Review by Steph Warren of Bookshine and Readbows blog
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I have to fall in line with every other review I have read of this book and say that I adore Edie Eckhart and loved reading her ‘diary’. And I would have loved it even more when I was a pre-teen myself and going through similar issues of identity, jealousy and confusion.
I love that the main character in the story has cerebral palsy, as there is definitely not enough representation of disability in fiction, but more importantly, her CP is part of who she is but not what the story focuses on. The heart of the book is Edie’s struggle to uncover who she wants to be, how she wants to relate to other people, and to understand and balance her conflicting feelings – relatable to anyone, of any age.
Funny, moving and extremely well-written, with a main character that will win your heart and hold onto it after the book has ended, this is an absolute must-read for all children, parents, teachers… everyone really!
Review by Steph Warren of Bookshine and Readbows blog
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August 20, 2024
Read for 52 Book Club Challenge 2024 #38 Published by Hachette (Hodder Children's Books is an imprint of Hachette Children's Books - whatever that means!!)
I read a lot of kid's books in order to recommend/chat about them with kids at my local public library. I find a lot of the books specifically aimed at girls a bit cringey - too many pink mermaids/fairies, cute animals, and boy crushes. So, I'm not a big fan of Dork Diaries/Lottie Brooks-style books, although I know they are really popular. However, whilst there are similarities, I really loved Edie Eckhart's diary. As you would expect from Rosie Jones, the writing is funny, forthright and feisty.
Identification is so important in kid's books, so it is fantastic that Edie is such a good character who you can really root for and relate to, whether you are growing up with a disability, are working out your sexuality, trying to navigate a new school with new and old friends - or just really really like pizza, doughnuts, popcorn, burgers, hot chocolate etc etc. Most of the best kid's books have a lot of food in them.
I will be recommending this!!
I read a lot of kid's books in order to recommend/chat about them with kids at my local public library. I find a lot of the books specifically aimed at girls a bit cringey - too many pink mermaids/fairies, cute animals, and boy crushes. So, I'm not a big fan of Dork Diaries/Lottie Brooks-style books, although I know they are really popular. However, whilst there are similarities, I really loved Edie Eckhart's diary. As you would expect from Rosie Jones, the writing is funny, forthright and feisty.
Identification is so important in kid's books, so it is fantastic that Edie is such a good character who you can really root for and relate to, whether you are growing up with a disability, are working out your sexuality, trying to navigate a new school with new and old friends - or just really really like pizza, doughnuts, popcorn, burgers, hot chocolate etc etc. Most of the best kid's books have a lot of food in them.
I will be recommending this!!
June 25, 2021
This was a book that I couldn’t put down once I started it. It is fast paced and there were no parts that dragged. I really like that this story has a strong lead character who has cerebral palsy. Despite the obvious reference to the disability in the story it is not a pitty story. Edie is determined and she doesn’t let things stand in her way. However it takes some friends to point out that just maybe she does use her disability to hold herself back. This is a brilliant coming of age book about the trials of starting secondary school, making new friends and finding out who you really are. This book covers a range of important issues from disability to sexuality. This is all done in subtle and well handled ways that make it relevant to the readers. I think there are many children who would see them selves in this book. It is a feel good story and I hope that there are more in the series. I would recommend this book to others, I would recommend it for 11+ readers.
April 10, 2022
Edie decides writing in her diary is fun after all. Oscar has been her best friend since kindergarten. Edie knows high school will be fine because Oscar will be there too.
Day one changes high school. Oscar is not in her tutor groups. Their timetables are different, and they can only be together during breaks. What’s worse is Edie’s parents and home teacher think it’s a good thing, that she should make new friends. Edie’s distressed. Nobody knows her like Oscar. Who will help her when she falls because of her cerebral palsy?
Oscar makes new friends playing football, and Olivia wins a place in the school musical. Boyfriends and girlfriends complicate school. How do they sort out their friendship, and do they make new friends?
I enjoyed the strong characters, insights into teen life and the humour.
Recommended for readers aged 10-14 years
Day one changes high school. Oscar is not in her tutor groups. Their timetables are different, and they can only be together during breaks. What’s worse is Edie’s parents and home teacher think it’s a good thing, that she should make new friends. Edie’s distressed. Nobody knows her like Oscar. Who will help her when she falls because of her cerebral palsy?
Oscar makes new friends playing football, and Olivia wins a place in the school musical. Boyfriends and girlfriends complicate school. How do they sort out their friendship, and do they make new friends?
I enjoyed the strong characters, insights into teen life and the humour.
Recommended for readers aged 10-14 years
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