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British author Jacqueline Wilson has perfectly captured the voice and musings of a 10-year-old in transition. Her discussion of issues like bullying and foster care is leavened with humor and sensitivity, without seeming condescending or message-laden. Mandy White joins the ranks of Amber Brown and Anastasia Krupnik as a realistic and honest heroine for girls in their "tween" years. (Ages 9 to 12) --Jennifer Hubert
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Mandy has been picked on at school for as long as she can remember. That's why she is delighted when the daring and full-of-fun Tanya picks her as a friend. Mandy's mom isn't so happy: she thinks Tanya is a bad girl and a bad influence. Mandy is sure Tanya can only get her out of trouble, not into it. But is she wrong? Mandy has been picked on at school for as long as she can remember. That's why she is delighted when cheeky, daring, full-of-fun Tanya picks her as a friend. Mum isn't happy - she thinks Tanya's a BAD GIRL and a bad influence. Mandy's sure Tanya can only get her out of trouble, not into it. or could she? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780440867623
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Book Description Softcover. Condition: New. Review Jacqueline Wilson is hugely popular with 7-10 year olds; she should be prescribed for all cases of reading reluctance. -The Sunday IndependentA brilliant young writer of wit and subtlety. -The TimesA rare gift for writing lightly and amusingly about emotional issues. -The Bookseller Product Description Kims gang had better watch out! Tanyas my friend now, and shell show them!Mandy has been picked on at school for as long as she can remember, so she is delighted when cheeky, full-of-fun Tanya befriends her. Mum isnt happy - she thinks Tanyas a bad girl and a bad influence. Is she or isnt she? About the Author Jacqueline Wilson is a hugely popular author.She has won the prestigious Smarties Prize and the Childrens Book Award for Double Act, which was also highly commended for the Carnegie Medal.From the Hardcover edition. Excerpt. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. They were going to get me.I saw them the moment I turned the comer. They were halfway down the street, waiting near the bus stop. Melanie, Sarah and Kim. Kim, the worst one of all.I didn't know what to do. I took a step forward, my sandal sticking to the sidewalk.They were nudging each other. They'd spotted me.I couldn't see that far, even with my glasses, but I knew Kim would have that great big smile on her face.I stood still. I looked over my shoulder. Perhaps I could run back to school? I'd hung around for ages already. Maybe they'd locked the playground gates? But perhaps one of the teachers would still be there? I could pretend I had a stomachache or something and then maybe I'd get a ride in their car?"Look at Mandy! She's going to go running back to school. Baby!" Kim yelled.She seemed to have her own magic glasses that let her see right inside my head. She didn't wear ordinary glasses, of course. Girls like Kim never wear glasses or braces on their teeth. They never get fat. They never have a silly haircut. They never wear stupid baby clothes.If I ran back they'd only run after me. So I went on walking, even though my legs were wobbly. I was getting near enough to see them clearly. Kim was smiling, all right. They all were.I tried to think what to do.Daddy told me to try teasing her back. But you can't tease girls like Kim. There's nothing to tease her about.Mom said just ignore them and then they'll get tired of teasing.They hadn't got tired yet.I was getting nearer and nearer. My sandals were still sticking. I was sticking too. My dress stuck to my back. My forehead was wet under my bangs.But I tried very hard to look cool. I tried to stare straight past them. Arthur King was waiting at the bus stop. I stared at him instead. He was reading a book. He is always reading books.I like reading too. It was a shame Arthur King was a boy And a bit weird. Otherwise we might have been friends.I didn't have any real friends now. I used to have Melanie, but then she got friendly with Sarah. Then Kim decided she'd have them in her gang.Melanie always said she hated Kim. But now was her best friend. If Kim wants you as a friend then that's it. You don't argue with her. She can beso scary.She was right in front of me now. I couldn't stare past her anymore. I had to look at her. Her bright black eyes and her glossy hair and her big mouth smiling, showing all her whiteteeth.I could even see her when I shut my eyes. It was as if she'd stepped through my glasses, straight into my head. Smiling and smiling. "She's got her eyes shut. Hey, let's bump into her," said Kim.I opened my eyes up quick."She's crazy," said Sarah."She's playing one of her pretend games," said Melanie.They all cracked up laughing.I couldn't stand it that Melanie had told them all our private games. My eyes started stinging. I blinked hard. I knew I mustn't cry no matter what.Ignore them, ignore them, ignore them ."She's trying to ignore us!" said Kim triumphantly. "Did Momsie-Womsie tell you to ignore us mean nasty girlies, then?"Ther. Seller Inventory # DADAX0440867622
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Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. Shy, mild Mandy has been bullied at school for as long as she can remember. Mum isn't happy - she thinks Tanya's a BAD GIRL and a bad influence on her daughter. But Mandy loves spending time with her brilliant new friend, and is sure Tanya can only get her out of trouble, not into it . Seller Inventory # B9780440867623
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Book Description Condition: New. 2006. Paperback. Mandy has been picked on at school for as long as she can remember. That's why she is delighted when cheeky, daring, full-of-fun Tanya picks her as a friend. Mum isn't happy - she thinks Tanya's a bad girl and a bad influence. Mandy's sure Tanya can only get her out of trouble, not into it, or could she? Illustrator(s): Sharratt, Nick. Num Pages: 192 pages, B+W t/o. BIC Classification: 5AK; YFB. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 194 x 130 x 12. Weight in Grams: 144. . . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780440867623
Book Description Condition: New. 2006. Paperback. Mandy has been picked on at school for as long as she can remember. That's why she is delighted when cheeky, daring, full-of-fun Tanya picks her as a friend. Mum isn't happy - she thinks Tanya's a bad girl and a bad influence. Mandy's sure Tanya can only get her out of trouble, not into it, or could she? Illustrator(s): Sharratt, Nick. Num Pages: 192 pages, B+W t/o. BIC Classification: 5AK; YFB. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 194 x 130 x 12. Weight in Grams: 144. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9780440867623