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The Best Day of the Week

By Hannah Cole

Three Saturdays bring laughter, secrets and a life-changing surprise beside the river.

heart-warming sensitive moving family-centred

Genres

Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing Realistic Fiction

What is The Best Day of the Week about?

Saturday is Angela and Carole’s favourite day. They visit Granny and Grandpa in their cosy house beside the river, with Angela’s beloved bear, Fergus, always along for the adventure. Across three unforgettable Saturdays, the sisters enjoy laughter, theatre and family time, but also face a sad visit to hospital when Granny becomes very ill. Through changing feelings and difficult moments, Angela and Carole discover that love, memories and happy times can continue even after a painful loss.

About the author

Hannah Cole is a children’s author whose stories bring everyday adventures and a touch of magic to young readers. Her books include The Pantomime Witch, about a child, a teddy bear and an exciting theatre visit, and Bring in the Spring. Her warm, imaginative writing encourages children to enjoy stories, family time and new experiences.

Pages

77 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

1997

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