Clementine Florentine

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Clementine Florentine

Tasha Harrison, Mya Mitchell

(UCLan Publishing)

Clementine Florentine was told by Callum, the new boy ,that her custard creams’ poem was rubbish. What’s more, his poem won the competition. Since then, Clem’s kept her poetry writing to herself. What’s more, she’s certain that she will not enter Year 6’s spoken word poetry competition.

Then again, Clem has other worries, such as Callum’s mother going out with her father. Is it possible that she can Callum might work together in an Operation Bad Romance to separate them? Then again, such a scheme would require stealth and cooperation.

Furthermore, Clem’s distracted by the arrival of a scarlet macaw in her bedroom. Viv leads her to a bed bound former punk rocker. Is it possible that the pair might become friends and encourage each other?

Tasha Harrison’s debut novel from UCLan Publishing is a joy. There is such positivism in the story, such reality and grit in the characters, while the setting seems possible and familiar. What’s more, Mya Mitchell’s illustrations add directness and amusement.

Bookwagon recognises this title as similar to favourite books such as Dream On Amber. Altogether, we love and recommend Clementine Florentine to our middle grade readers.