Monday 11 August

This week we introduced a new book written by Laura Dockrill. 

Move over, Jacqueline Wilson. Darcy Burdock could just be the new Tracy Beaker.

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Britain finally has an answer to Jeff Kinney and his Wimpy Kid! Many have tried, but few have come close

Introducing Darcy Burdock, a new, cool, all-conquering girl character with a fresh and distinctive take on the world. Ten-year-old Darcy is one of life's noticers. Curious, smart-as-a-whip, funny and fiercely loyal, she sees the extraordinary in the everyday and the wonder in the world around her.

There are parts of the book that aren't written in Darcy's voice, as she also includes some of her own stories. You see, Darcy desperately wants to be a writer, and when something affects her, be it making her angry or sad, she invariably turns to her coveted notebook and turns her thoughts into a story. And wonderfully, these add to the appeal of the book rather than distract the reader from Darcy's ramblings, as her writing voice is just as funny and endearing.

I really think that this book will also have huge boy appeal - it is certainly NOT just a girly book. I guess that the marketing for Darcy Burdock may look more girl oriented than boy friendly, but just like Diary of a Whimpy Kid was marketed towards boys and yet girls really enjoyed it also.

This weeks word was: cliché

Examples of clichés