Books - Dear Diary…
February 2000
Poolbeg Press
Paperback, 216 pages
ISBN 1-85371-917-X
5 friends
5 diaries
5 months
They’ve got it all down
But do they really know each other?
Boyfriends, slumber-parties and stepsisters:
In 5 months
& 5 diaries,
5 friends
Come a long way.
“A fun read for girls on the verge of PMT.”
(Mary Arrigan, The Sunday Tribune)
“The book’s a charmer.”
(RTE Guide)
“Really well-written and set authentically in the Ireland of today… witty and perceptive.”
(Eircom Live)
“Nothing has quite as daringly set out to cross new frontiers.”
(Robert Dunbar, The Irish Times)
“This subtle unfolding of personality is a major attraction of a perceptive, well-written and well-constructed book by a writer who observes with a clear eye and a sensitive heart.”
(Frank Murphy, Children’s Books in Ireland)
“Remarkably assured for one so young, with strong rounded characters, witty dialogue and a solid plot.”
(The Evening Herald)
“So many scenes felt familiar, the characters were so real, everything was great … so well thought out …”
“… so cool … really realistic …”
“Each story is funny, surprising, and it always has a fall-out in the middle … This book is perfect for girls aged 11-15.”
(Amazon reviews)
