Eva and the Hidden Diary
No. of pages 240
Published: 2013
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called The Eva Series .
This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.
There are 240 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2013 by O'Brien Press Ltd .
Woody Fox is the illustrator of a variety of children's books, including Create Your Own Animal Stories , Don't Ask Alice , Eva's Journey , and A Dr. Spot Casebook: Zak Has ADHD . Judi Curtin was born in London and grew up in Cork. She now lives in LImerick with her family. She has three children and a cat called Domino. Domino does not have any superpowers - as far as Judi knows.
This book is in the following series:
The Eva Series
This is a series about fun, feisty Eva Gordon and how she gets on with her friends, her family and life in general...
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Children's Book of the Year
This book was recognised by the Children's Book Of the Year Award.
sure to grab the reader's attention ... Curtin's most tantalising tale so far ... Curtin's strong characterisation shines throughout ... never loses its pace ... readers will be captivated ... a lovely book for any upper key stage 2
-- Primary Teacher Update
charming
-- Newstalk Breakfast
Readers of nine plus will adore Judi Curtin's new book, Eva & The Hidden Diary ... charming
-- Irish Independent
tempted to call Judi Curtin the Irish Jacqueline Wilson
-- Books for Keeps
Eva is an engaging heroine
-- Books for Keeps
guarantee that girls who read it will be hunting out Judi Curtin's other books when they put it down
-- Books for Keeps
very readable, with lots of drama, and an entertaining sub-plot in which a couple of girls who've been bullying Kate get their come-uppance. I'd guarantee that girls who read it will be hunting out Judi Curtin's other books when they put it down
-- booksforkeeps
parallel storylines and some tough and at times grown-up issues
-- Children's Books Ireland Recommended Reads Guide 2013
with themes of friendship and honesty, this latest in the series pulls no punches
-- Children's Books Ireland Recommended Reads Guide 2013
an unusual theme for a story but well handled and with believable, well-drawn characters who appeal to the reader
-- parentsintouch.co.uk
great ... plenty of intrigue and adventure ... a real page-turner of a read
-- lovereading4kids.co.uk
