Skinny Melon and Me - Hardcover

Ure, Jean

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0001856375 ISBN 13: 9780001856370

Publisher: Collins, 1996

Synopsis

Cherry is 11 and her mother has just married Roland Butter whose name alone is enough to make her sick. Her best friend, Skinny Melon, hears most of the troubles but Cherry's diary bears the brunt of her feelings.

About this title

Review:

"Jean Ure’s books are funny, funky, feisty – and fantastic reads!" – Jacqueline Wilson

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“A funny and realistic read – we loved it.” – Mizz

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“The heroine I've been waiting for.” – Times

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From the Back Cover:

Cherry’s teacher has told her that keeping a diary is a good way to unclog your head – and Cherry certainly has a lot on her mind...

Cherry’s mother has just re-married, much to Cherry’s disgust. The worst thing about her step-father is his name: Roland Butter. Can you imagine?

Cherry’s best friend, Skinny Melon, is a sounding board for all Cherry’s angsts – Roland’s allergies for one – who wants a wimpy step-father, all sniffly and red-eyed? All this and curried compost school dinners to contend with.

But when Roland starts sending Cherry coded messages, her curiosity is aroused. Will she ever learn to live with, and even like, Roland Butter?

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0001856375
• ISBN 13: 9780001856370
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 156