Review:
Lola and Evie have been BFF’s since they were babies, just like peas in a pod – and even though they don’t end up in the same class, Lola expects everything to stay the same. At home things are tough because Lola’s parents are divorcing and they’re having to move the family home. So when the annoying Cleo becomes friendly with Evie, stealing her from Lola, three most definitely becomes a crowd – Lola must learn that not all change is bad…
Best Friends Forever is the first book in the Bigg School series and is the perfect book for students transitioning from primary to secondary schools. It is funny, engaging and captures the essence of young people who are figuring out old and new friendships and changes that come with growing up. It is so true-to-life and will not only educate young readers but will support them as well.
All the characters are relatable and realistic and Lisa has written this book with such sensitivity and hidden messages about being to true to yourself whatever you believe in. Wonderfully illustrated throughout by Jess Bradley, this book is perfect for fans of books by Jacqueline Wilson and will make a wonderful addition to any upper primary and secondary school library and should be a must-read in year 7. I can’t wait to read and find out what happens in the next book of this wonderful series.
A huge thank you to publishers, Guppy Books, for sending me a copy of, Best Friends Forever, to read and review on my blog.
You can pre-order this fabulous book from all booksellers, online and of course using any independent local bookshop.
About the Author:
Lisa Williamson was born and grew up in Nottingham. She studied drama at Middlesex University and following graduation worked as an actor on stage and TV. Her first novel, The Art of Being Normal, won a number of prizes including the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize for Best Older Fiction 2016. She has written three other YA novels and non-fiction for younger children. She lives in London with her husband, stepchildren and a mischievous whippet called Nelson.
You can find Lisa at:
Twitter: @lisa_letters
Instagram: @lisawilliamsonauthor
About the Illustrator:
Jess Bradley is an illustrator living in Torquay, Devon. She works from her home studio and likes drawing in her sketchbooks, reading, playing video games and watching cartoons with her son. In 2021 she won a Blue Peter Book Award for her work on A Day in the Life of a Poo, a GNU and You. She is a regular contributor to The Phoenix Comic and the Beano.
You can find Jess at:
Twitter: @VenkmanProject
Instagram: @venkman_project
Publishing Information:
Publisher: Guppy Books
Publication Date: 12th October 2023
Paperback RRP £7.99
Suitability: Age 9+
ISBN: 978-1913101558
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