...a first novel showing a lot of promise.’
TES

‘...Ms Robinson has brought it very much up to date with her perceptive and accurate portrayal of the life of a fourteen-year-old...this story is not in the tradition of ‘midnight feasts in the dorm’...growing up here is painful and girls will readily identify with Lizzie’s problems - the crises of friendship, the embarrassment, the over-sensitivity... the characters are interesting mixtures, real personalities trying out roles.’
School Librarian Magazine

‘...a remarkably assured debut, dealing with a real social problem confidently and with much warmth and understanding... the joy of the story (and there is much of it) comes from the picture of a family governed by natural and artless affection. Beautifully done.’
Junior Bookshelf

‘...its strength is in the depiction of chaotic, warm-hearted family life.’
Books for Keeps

‘This is a really good book...fortunately there is a happy ending.’
Westmorland Gazette (reader review)

‘...a sensitively written story...’
Oxford Times

‘...sweeps along through a breathless series of personal crises given substance by a highly readable style and some convincing character sketches.’
Northern Echo

‘Any author who can throw off descriptions such as ‘flakes of pastry like giants’ dandruff’ is bound to provide lively reading...a competent as well as engaging novel on current themes.’
Junior Bookshelf

‘...an excellent read...’
Independent on Sunday

‘The most lasting memory is the way in which the central character’s feelings are so clearly conveyed...a convincing narration of teenage anguish and one which will communicate clearly with young people who find themselves in this situation.’
Books for Keeps

‘This book captures perfectly the fear of a child upon realisation that he is leaving a much loved teacher behind...Catherine Robinson tells the story with great feeling...’
Child Education

‘...one of childhood’s tragedies is dealt with very effectively...A book for emergencies.’
The Times

‘...told with a deep understanding of young children...’
Northern Echo

‘...guaranteed to keep you entertained...’
Sugar

‘...absolutely brilliant reading...’
J17

‘...a good book for any teenager who enjoys an adventure story with lots of twists and turns...’
South Wales Evening Post

‘...boredom-busting...’
Cosmo Girl

‘...a rich novel, and one that can be explored on different levels.’
achuka.co.uk

‘...an excellent read...very much a teenage girly novel...very funny in parts and had me in a fit of giggles at one point...very well written by an adult who obviously hasn’t forgotten what it’s like to be a teenager. I recommend it...’
Teen Titles

‘...compulsive reading...’
J17

‘Hard-hitting reality - and that’s just the first page!’
amazon.co.uk

‘...characters whose roller-coaster emotions, storm-swinging moods and mean-well-but-crash-and-burn attitudes, not to mention the muddled mayhem of school, social lives, shopping and sex-gods, are a fascinating, funny and often wry reflection of millennium adolescence!’
teenterrain.com

‘...fast-moving and funny...unputdownable...teen fiction at its funniest.’
Burton Mail

‘The plot is compelling...teenage girls will enjoy this story and may learn more from it than they think.’
School Librarian

‘One of the best books ever...truly excellent...I think any youth in their right mind should GET IT NOW!!!!!’
amazon.co.uk

‘...if you’re looking to wean your teenage daughter off Neighbours this may just do the trick.’
Sunday Telegraph