Magenta Sings the Blues (Magenta Orange)

Magenta Sings the Blues (Magenta Orange)

by EchoFreer (Author)

Synopsis

Magenta's best friends are going to be performing in the Battle of the Bands - but they haven't asked her to join! OK, so she's tone deaf, but that shouldn't be a barrier for the truly talented.

And Magenta needs to be centre stage to catch the attention of this year's hottest talent, Spyros Evangelides. If only she didn't have two left feet, she could become a disco diva and show ex-boyfriend Daniel what he's missing ...

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 216
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Published: 19 Jun 2008

ISBN 10: 0340944188
ISBN 13: 9780340944189
Children’s book age: 12+ Years
Book Overview: It's official - Magenta Orange's life sucks. And this time, she's not exaggerating ...

Media Reviews
A lively and fast-paced story ... Readers will enjoy the humour and complexities of the plot, the range of characters and will identify with the assertive and ingenious heroine. A fun read. * School Librarian *
Echo Freer has a light touch with comedy and the ability to create memorable characters * Writing Magazine August-September 2004 *
Echo Freer has a light touch with comedy, and the ability to create memorable characters. * Narinder Dhami, Writing Magazine *
Thanks to feisty central character - and undertaker's daughter - Modesty de Mise, Diamond Geezers is a breezy, contemporary read for girls. A gripping mix of romance and thriller. * The Sunday Times *
Magenta Orange: 'A wicked, witty read - 5/5.' * Mizz *
Blaggers: A lively and fast-paced story ... Readers will enjoy the humour and complexities of the plot ... a fun read.' * The School Librarian *
Author Bio
Echo Freer was born and brought up in Yorkshire. After training to be a teacher, she moved to London, where she taught Special Needs in one of London`s social priority areas. When her son was diagnosed as severely dyslexic, she completed a specialist training course to teach and diagnose specific learning difficulties. She now assesses and teaches under-achieving children. She lives in London.