A funny and heartfelt story - perfect for ages 8+!
'This funny, charismatic heroine will capture her readers'
hearts' KIRKUS, STARRED REVIEW
Dara is a born actress, or so she thinks – but when she
doesn’t get any part in the school play, she begins to think
it’s because she doesn’t look like the other girls
in her class.
She was adopted as a baby from Cambodia. So irrepressible Dara
comes up with a plan, and is determined to change not just the school,
but the whole world too.
A stunning reissue of a beautifully written, warm and
funny tale for girls from the acclaimed author of Dream
on, Amber.
Explores themes of adoption, determination and standing
up to prejudice.
Emma Shevah is Thai and Irish (which probably makes her Thairish), and was born and raised in London. She has lived and travelled in many countries but now lives in Brighton with half of her four children, their speedy baby tortoise and a kamikaze hamster. Emma is the author of three middle-grade novels, runs the Literary Club at New York University in Londo
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