Review
[My So-Called Life]: "Her keen eyed but naive observations on family relationships and life in a small town are as perceptive as they are hilarious and Rachel Riley proves to be the sharpest, funniest diarist since Adrian Mole. Slightly saucy in parts, this is definitely one for older readers (and a guilty pleasure for grown ups)" --Becky Stradwick, Publishing News
"Nadin achieves the rare trick of producing a book that will make both adults and teenagers laugh aloud." --Observer
[The Life of Riley]: "Rachel has an irresistible voice and her wry and naive observations of the world are instantly engaging. This sparkling sequel lives up to expectations and has genuine crossover appeal." --The Bookseller
[The Meaning of Life]: "an absolute must-read" --Publishing News
"Nadin achieves the rare trick of producing a book that will make both adults and teenagers laugh aloud." --Observer
[The Life of Riley]: "Rachel has an irresistible voice and her wry and naive observations of the world are instantly engaging. This sparkling sequel lives up to expectations and has genuine crossover appeal." --The Bookseller
[The Meaning of Life]: "an absolute must-read" --Publishing News
Book Description
Just when I thought had finally found knight in shining skinny jeans i.e. the ONE, i.e. Jack, knight gets all minty. It's all about matter of accidental snog with part-time rock god Justin Statham. Even though have explained was utterly in name of scientific experiment. Enough is enough! It's time for me to wake up and smell the coffee (or at least the hot chocolate) and forget about romance and fairytale happy endings. Will concentrate only on cold hard facts from now on. Perhaps new grown-up-ness will even win the heart of fabulous older man . . . Find out just how Rachel gets on with her no-nonsense, fact-based approach to life in this fabulous sixth instalment of her diaries.
About the Author
Joanna studied drama at Hull, and later worked part-time for a juggling company whilst studying for a MA in Political communications in Peckham, London. Having worked for Alastair Campbell, she left Downing Street after the 2005 election, and now freelances as a government speech and TV scriptwriter. She has written five books for younger readers, some of which have been shortlisted for numerous awards. My So-Called Life was her first Rachel Riley title for Oxford University Press, followed by The Life of Riley, The Meaning of Life, My (not so) Simple Life and Back to Life. Joanna was recently shortlisted for the Queen of Teen crown.
