The Worry Website

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The Worry Website, Jacqueline Wilson

A unique collection of linked short stories by one of Britain's most popular and bestselling author. Contains a brilliant story by a 12 year-old competition winner. Now with a brand new introduction and cover look.

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  • Paperback
    $14.95 RRP
    ISBN: 9780440868262
    Published: 01/05/2008
    Imprint: Yearling
    Extent: 128 pages
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    ISBN: 9781407043524
    Published: 01/09/2010
    Imprint: RHCP Digital
    Extent: 128 pages

Is anything bothering you? Problems in class or at home? Don't know where to turn for help? Log on to the Worry Website! Type in your worry and wait for the good advice to flow in.At least that's the plan when Mr Speed sets up his super-cool new Worry Website for the class. Holly, Greg, Natasha and the rest feel that they've got shedloads of worries. But, as they find out, sometimes the best advice comes from the most unexpected place.Lots of the kids in Mr Speed's class have something to worry about. From a new stepmum to coping with Maths, everyone has their own private concerns and it's sometimes difficult to discuss them - even when you need advice. So Mr Speed sets up The Worry Website on the classroom computer. Anybody in the class can anonymously enter their worry and anyone else can type in advice to help out.

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"The bestselling Wilson has quite a remarkable nose for what children think and feel, and the issues that concern them. She also has an accessible literary style that children love. In this series of linked short stories the two are married in perfect union." - The Guardian

"Jacqueline Wilson's ability to explore disturbing issues within a framework of humour and insight shines through as ever." - The Bookseller

"stories of various classmates are cleverly linked via a school website. Again, The Worry Website shows Jacqueline's ability to communicate to readers in a compelling way." - Funday Times

"Jacqueline Wilson has worked wonders again and produced yet another really brilliant book...A fab read!" - Girl Talk

"A smart, funny collection of short stories that should help kids sort out a few of their worries" - Daily Mirror