Author(s): Caroline Plaisted

Children's fiction

Amaryllis is back and this time she has a boyfriend! In this second volume of her journal, following on from Cringe, complete with wonderful illustrations by the girl herself, we learn a lot more about being a thirteen-year-old superstar with a strange family. Amaryllis' father has given away all his money, her older brother is in the final of a televised talent contest with his band GOB, and her younger brother is still a creep. But in the midst of chaos, lucky Amaryllis has her best friend, Xanthe, to discuss make up and fashion tips with; her gorgeous boyfriend, Tarquin, to hold hands with; and her wonderful cake-baking, speed-knitting grandmother, Nono, to keep her sane and cool.