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The Lost Diary of Sami Star

Book Synopsis

Being at home is hard for Hannah. With Mum, Dad and Vix always fighting they’ve got no time for her or her worries, she might as well be invisible. But when she finds an abandoned diary in the park containing snippets and photographs of the colourful life of the mysterious Sami Star, Hannah hopes she’s found the real friend she always needed. Little does Hannah know Sami needs her too… A heart-warming story of finding friendship in the most unlikely of places. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+.

Our Review Panel says...

Hannah feels invisible. Her friends are more interested in boys and clothes than hearing about Hannah’s difficulties at home, where her sister and parents are too busy fighting to pay her any attention. When she finds an abandoned diary in the park, Hannah becomes intrigued by its owner, Sami Star. Hannah loves the way the diary has been created, with polaroid photographs of hairstyles and feet, beautiful illustrations and a section headed “Best thing about today” for each entry. It makes her feel that she would like to be friends with its author…

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