Description
How come Violet is suddenly not into drawing? Who etched the words ‘I Am Bug Man’ inside my desk? Why is Mom suddenly acting like she has a secret?
Nobody said starting the last year of primary school would be easy, and Penny Lowry’s anxiety means a million questions are always spinning through her thoughts. Luckily she’s got a lot to look forward to, like her favourite after-school activity, Art Club, and seeing her best friend Violet again after spending the whole summer apart.
The thing is, Violet has been acting weird ever since she got back. She never wants to hang out anymore, she says Art Club is for babies, and she spends all her time with Riley, the meanest girl in school. Did Penny do something wrong? And if she did, can she undo it?
In this sweet, tender and funny introduction to a lovable kid figuring out how to manage her anxiety, the author of the #1 bestselling Pretty Little Liars series gets to the heart of how to let go of the friends who aren’t right for you—and how to make room for the ones who are.
Review
Penny worries a lot, about everything. Starting her last year of primary school is making her more anxious than ever, but at least she knows her best friend Violet will be there with her.
But Violet is acting strange, and doesn’t want to hang out with Penny anymore. She seems to like Riley much better, and Penny doesn’t know what she has done wrong. Penny thinks her mum is hiding something as well.
Penny spends lots of time with the feelings teacher, Mrs Hines, who helps her in lots of ways. It’s also here that she meets Maria, Rocco and Kristina who also need Mrs Hines to help them. Can Penny slow down her worries, and find out who her real friends are?
This is a wonderful new series by Sara Shepherd. Readers will love following Penny's story as she tries to figure out how to manage her anxiety, and navigate her way through new and old friendships, as well as a surprise announcement from her mum and dad. Perfect for upper primary readers.
Reviewed by Michelle
