Bigg School: Best Friends Forever / Double Drama / Secret Crush

Bigg School: Best Friends Forever

Lola and Evie have been BFF since they were babies, just like peas in a pod – and even though they don’t end up in the same class, Lola expects everything to stay the same. At home things are tough because Lola’s parents are divorcing and they’re having to move the family home. So when the annoying Cleo becomes friendly with Evie, stealing her from Lola, three most definitely becomes a crowd – Lola must learn that not all change is bad…

With illustrations from the award-winning Jess Bradley (illustrator of The Day in the Life of a Poo, A Gnu and You and contibutor to the Phoenix Comic) that express the often hilarious inner lives of the characters, the Bigg School series tells stories of the extraordinary lives of ordinary kids navigating friendships, change and all the ups and downs of growing up.

‘Funny engaging and captures the essence of young people figuring out old and new friendships and changes that come with growing up’ Emma Suffield, Little Blog of Library Treasures

‘Funny, sweet and touching’ Guardian

”Funny, touching and wise… as good as Jacqueline Wilson at her best’ The Bookseller

Bigg School: Double Drama

The second book in the acclaimed Bigg School series! Each book follows a kid in Year 7 at the Henry Bigg Academy – the ups and downs of secondary school are shown with empathy, warmth and humour, illustrated with gorgeous doodles from master illustrator Jess Bradley (the Phoenix comic, A Day in the Life).

Life isn’t easy for Daniel Littleton – Mum’s poorly, Dad’s always working and his twin sisters drive him up the wall! At school he’s the only kid without the latest trainers or Xbox and his mates are starting to notice.

Things look up when he gets a starring role in the school play – though if his football-mad mates find out, they’ll make his life a misery! But leading a double life is tricky and before long, Daniel’s lies start spinning out of control…

Bigg School: Secret Crush

The third story in the Bigg School series, stories about a class of Year Sevens starting out at the Henry Bigg Academy. Each book tells the story from a different character – and now it’s Astrid’s turn!

Astrid likes being different. Who cares if most of her classmates think she’s a bit odd? She’s happy being exactly who she is.

When new boy Teddy joins the school, Astrid discovers that they have loads in common – he loves reading the same fantasy books and joins the Scribble Society too. But on Valentine’s Day, when Astrid discovers that Teddy likes someone else more than her, being different doesn’t feel so great after all. It’s clearly time for Astrid to try fitting in – but things don’t quite go as planned…

A sweet, touching story about first crushes and staying true to yourself.

Children’s reviews of the BIGG SCHOOL series:

‘Full of juicy drama!’ Arizona, 9

‘I didn’t want to put it down. I can’t wait for the next book!’ Sienna, 10

‘Awesome!’ Jake, 9

‘I loved this book. I really recommend it for anyone about to start secondary school.’ Clara,10

“I like this series because they face real-life problems and show the characters’ true emotions, but also made me laugh!” Lucille, 11

‘Funny and exciting.’ Theo, 10

‘It was really funny and I laughed a lot.’ Aaliagh, 8

‘Best Friends Forever is the best book ever! It is so relatable and funny, once I started reading it, I couldn’t put it down!’ Ruby, 12

‘It is really lovely to read with your mum or a friend especially a friend you like to giggle with. It was really fun to read because it was really relatable to me.’ Eliza-Belle, 11

‘These are some of my favourite books because it could be my life and I’m really excited for the rest of the series to come out.’ Maria, 10

‘A really relatable story, which really captures the character’s feelings. I’m looking forward to more Bigg School stories!’ Neve, 11