Leeza McAuliffe Has Loads More To Say by Nicky BondMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Book Blurb:
Leeza McAuliffe is used to change. The previous year saw a house move, a family wedding, and the surprise arrival of baby Harvest. The next twelve months should be calmer. Except...
A new girl at school is causing Leeza headaches. What is her problem, anyway? Best mate Jake can cheer her up but their friendship has begun to spark gossip. And the arrival of a letter brings change that none of the McAuliffes saw coming.
Join Leeza as she charts another rollercoaster year. Whether it's misunderstandings about her love life, getting to grips with the brand new world of periods, or having her very first kiss, she's determined to record the highs and lows, no matter what.
About the Author:
Nicky Bond was born in Liverpool, UK, in 1978. The eldest of seven children, she found books were a perfect way to drown out the lively household around her, and meant her hands were never free to change a nappy.
She studied Psychology and English Literature at University College Northampton before embarking upon a career in Education. Twelve years later, she stopped procrastinating and got writing.
Her first novel, 'Carry the Beautiful' was published in 2017. Her second, for pre-teens and those that care for them - 'Leeza McAuliffe Has Something To Say' - came out in 2019. 'Assembling the Wingpeople' - the sequel to her first novel - will be published in Autumn 2021.
Nicky is a regular supporter of Liverpool Women Football Club, relaxes by cooking, and spends a lot of time drinking tea.
Pattie's Review:
I found this to be a cute book. At first it was a bit difficult to get into. As an American reader and teacher, even with my fairly recent slang education at the high school level I was a bit lost. I had to get used to the teen slang from the other side of the pond. However, once I got into the story, I found it to be cute and relatable. (I also loved the family Friday Fooday.)
As a former diarist in my early years, I completely respected the journal take on storytelling. I liked how honest Leeza was in her journal, and her humor was great. Leeza was a likeable character, and her best friend Jake was adorable. Their support of each other made for a great friendship.
I didn’t realize until after looking on Goodreads that this is actually the second book in Leeza’s story. But don’t feel like you have to track down the first one. The author through Leeza’s voice gives us plenty of backstory to go on as we move forward in her school year in her new town.
Defo enjoyed. Cheers.
As a former diarist in my early years, I completely respected the journal take on storytelling. I liked how honest Leeza was in her journal, and her humor was great. Leeza was a likeable character, and her best friend Jake was adorable. Their support of each other made for a great friendship.
I didn’t realize until after looking on Goodreads that this is actually the second book in Leeza’s story. But don’t feel like you have to track down the first one. The author through Leeza’s voice gives us plenty of backstory to go on as we move forward in her school year in her new town.
Defo enjoyed. Cheers.
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