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Butterflies, Bullies and Bad, Bad Habits

By Karen McCombie

Adjectives

humorous relatable engaging

Genres

Humour Friendship/Family Realistic Fiction

Synopsis

Ally is anxious about her family's financial struggles. Her elder sister, Linn, has secured a Saturday job, but Ally is too young to work—unless she bends the truth a bit and faces the eccentric wig-wearing lady at the local card shop. Meanwhile, her sister Rowan's sudden acquisition of new, sparkly items raises questions: if money is tight, where is Rowan getting all these things? Ally is determined to uncover the truth behind her sister's mysterious shopping habits.

About the author

Karen McCombie is a popular author from Scotland who has written over 90 books for children. She is best known for her fun and heartfelt stories like the 'Ally's World' series. Karen loves cats, chocolate, and creating characters that readers can relate to. Her books are enjoyed by children all around the world.

Pages

182 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2010

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