SuitabookCreative confidence
Seren makes ambitious plans, joins Keith’s film and may have an opportunity to become a star.
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Catherine Johnson - Author
A lively story about a girl whose good intentions and creative plans repeatedly misfire, then turn towards friendship, family, performance and the possibility of being recognised for who she is.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA lively story about a girl whose good intentions and creative plans repeatedly misfire, then turn towards friendship, family, performance and the possibility of being recognised for who she is.
Seren makes ambitious plans, joins Keith’s film and may have an opportunity to become a star.
Seren makes a plan intended to help her sister Sasha, while her friend Keith believes in her and invites her into his film.
Notice how Seren’s accidents, attempts to help Sasha, and hopes around Luke are handled. Ask whether the humour leaves room for her dignity and agency, rather than treating embarrassment as her identity.
This is a grounded book brief while Suitabook strengthens the analysis: another book-specific source is still needed; the book’s treatment of its main themes is not yet firm enough.
Anything not established here remains open; it is not being treated as absent or safe.