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7+years

The Accidental Diary of B.U.G.

Author and illustrator: Jen Carney

The first in a not-to-be-missed series, this heart-warming story, full of genuine humour, is perfect for diary fans. With a believable and diverse modern cast, it skilfully shows that everyone’s “normal” is different. Highly illustrated in a fun doodle style, this is wonderfully accessible for newly independent readers.

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  • Spark Schools Book Award Winner 2022
  • Shortlisted for the Polari Prize 2022
  • Same-sex parents
  • Single parent
  • Female lead
  • LGBTQIA+ representation