Book Club: Maddy Yip’s Guide to Life
Maddy Yip is perfectly happy in life, until she realises that everyone she knows has a talent - except for her! We’re delighted to be sharing this marvellously madcap story with you.
Maddy Yip is perfectly happy in life, until she realises that everyone she knows has a talent - except for her! We’re delighted to be sharing this marvellously madcap story with you.
Maddy Yip is perfectly happy in life, until she realises that everyone she knows has a talent – except for her! Maddy is determined to change that, with the help of her brothers, bewildered grandad and her best friend Dev. There are disastrous attempts at breakdancing and playing the recorder, revolting cakes, and a magic disappearing trick that ends up with an escaped guinea pig. Will Maddy ever find her true calling?
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Sue Cheung was born in the Midlands and spent her early years clowning about and busily scribbling and drawing. At the age of 16 she seized her chance to become an artist by winning a scholarship to the London College of Fashion. Later, Sue went into advertising and worked her way up to Art Director. She now freelances as a designer from her home in Bournemouth, where she writes and illustrates children’s books. Her first novel for Young Adults, Chinglish, won the Diverse Book Award. She also writes under the name of Sue Pickford. For more information visit suecheung.co.uk
Maddy’s mum tries to win her children over with healthy versions of their favourite treats. Since Maddy’s Victoria Sponge didn’t quite go as planned, we thought this No Cook Fruit Cake might be just the thing. It’s easy to make and would definitely get her mum’s seal of approval.
No Cook Fruit Cake