'When 13 -year-old Destiny enters the Bright Sparks beauty contest behind her (ex-model) mum's back, she is determined to prove she has a talent and brans - and that she is not just a pretty face.' (Book blurb)
Skin Deep is a fun enjoyable book which tells the story of Destiny and her cousin Keisha and her two friends Ebyan and Bee. Disaster strikes when Destiny develops an illness when she is about to take part in the final of the Bright Sparks competition, where she is due to showcase her cello playing. Along the way she has to deal with Bella the Bully, negotiate her mother and her neighbour and deal with a sudden drop in her confidence.
Girls will love this uplifting book about a group of friends and the message it puts across about self worth and appearance and the different attitudes people have.
The book is the first in a series featuring the four likeable characters and drawing on the feedback from the students who have read the book; it promises to be a big success. The cover alone (fabulous illustrations by Sarah Coleman aka Inkymole) is eye-catching and has a definite appeal for young readers. We look forward to the next in the series!
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| Malaika Rose Stanley & The Bookaholics at the Skin deep launch |
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