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Candyfloss
By Wilson, Jacqueline
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-1-59643-241-3
- Publisher
- Brodie Roaring Brook
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Reviewed on September 1, 2007
Gr 4-7 Flossie's mom is remarried and has a prosperous life with her husband and baby. Flossie's dad, however, is close to 40 and hasn't gotten it together. Overweight, depressed, and financially hard up, he is his own worst enemy. When Flossie's mom and stepdad move to Sydney for six months, Flossie convinces her mother to let her stay with her loving but inept father in London. Her life changes drastically...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on September 1, 2007
"Candyfloss" is British for cotton candy—which Wilson's novel does and does not resemble. It goes down as easily, but it's more filling, less sugary. Pre-teen Floss (short for Flora) doesn't quite fit with the new family unit of mother, stepfather, and baby brother; she adores her down-on-his-luck weekend dad. When Mum tells Floss that they're moving to Australia for six months, Floss decides to stay with Dad; he needs her, and she doesn't want to leave best friend Rhia...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2007
Pre-teen Floss adores her down-on-his-luck dad and decides to stay with him when Mum, stepfather, and baby brother move to Australia for si...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
