Interest age: 8+
Reading age: 7+

Maisie Mae - Bad Luck Bridesmaid

Author: Poppy Harper Illustrator: Clare Elsom

Publisher: Little, Brown

Maisie Mae has a hard time with five brothers. Fortunately she has an almost-sister in her friend Bethany. Together they can enjoy all things pink! When Auntie Flo asks Maisie Mae and Bethany to be bridesmaids at her wedding, it's a dream come true. They will have new dresses and tiaras to wear.

However, disaster follows Maisie Mae. Firstly, she loses Aunt Flo's engagement ring, and then she has a nasty accident with a carton of Ribena and her bridesmaid's dress.

The second in a new series, this simple, funny and enjoyable read has excellent line drawings illustrating the joys and chaos of family life. Aimed at younger readers and girls - there is a cardboard tiara to cut out.

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