From the bestselling author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun comes the first in a brand-new tween slice-of-life series. Relatable and humorous, Bím Blake's Hot Takes is perfect for fans of Dork Diaries, Lottie Brooks and Nina Peanut.
Hi bestie! My name’s Bím Blake. I've just started high school and here’s my hot take on it: Year Seven is a LOT harder than I thought! I’ve realised my school skirt is way too long, my pencil case is way too uncool, my boobs are way too big and the new boy (who’s the son of popstar parents!!!) is way too cute for my liking . . .
If that wasn’t bad enough, tell me why my dad has been acting weirder than usual. He’s been making TikToks (cringe!), experimenting in the kitchen (I call it attempted murder!) and he’s even started exercising . . . It must be tough being over forty! Add into the mix a trio of annoying older brothers (yes, I have three – pray for me!), a duo of feuding aunts, one friend mishap and a huge helping of drama and you have a recipe for chaos. Welcome to my life!
‘Laugh out loud, full of heart and fantastic fun!’ A.F. Steadman, author of the Skandar series
‘A perfect tween diary with a strong, immediate voice and relatable struggles.’ Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good
‘Authentic, funny and painfully real.’ Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear
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Tola Okogwu is the author of the acclaimed 'Daddy Do My Hair?' series and founder of a well-known British hair care blog. With a bachelors degree in journalism, she has worked as a freelance writer for several beauty publications and websites. Tola lives in Kent with her husband and daughter and spends a large part of her day trying to find words that rhyme.
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