Dear H

Twelve year old Amanda should be the happiest girl in the world. She is the daughter of wealthy, successful parents, lives in a six bed-roomed mansion and attends a prestigious private college.

What more could she ask for?

However, Amanda is beseiged with problems. She is lonely, 'fat and frumpy', suffers from depression and has low self-esteem. BUT, her biggest fear is of Cassandra and her gang of bullies who torment her every waking hour.

The catalyst in the story enters in the form of Emma, a paraplegic girl, gifted with a marvellous singing voice. Then enters the Fairy Godmother, Amanda's grandmother, who grants Amanda's greatest wish.

Follow Amanda's journey from 'poor little rich girl' to realising her dreams.

Amanda's story is one of empowerment. Her story opens up possibilities to discuss the many topics which are important to our young people of today or it can be read purely for enjoyment.

Author: Diane Guntrip
Publisher: M D Guntrip
Published: 09/08/2014
Pages: 188
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.44lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780646925509

About the Author
Guntrip, Diane: - Diane Guntrip has had a long and varied career in education, teaching and coaching students at all levels. She has qualifications in teaching, speech training and counselling. Her interests are wide and encompass jewellery design, travel, singing, fashion, animals and, of course, writing. 'Dear H' is her first novel written for girls and boys from the age of 10. Since the official launch in Kalamunda, WA in 2014, she has been busy presenting workshops to primary school students both in Perth, Western Australia and in the UK. In 2017, Diane launched the sequel to 'Dear H' called 'The Daisy Chain'. This book would appeal to girls of age 13 years+.