Honey and Me

by Karen McCombie

When life gets tough, Kirsten turns to an old friend for comfort. Honey has always been there for her, no matter how many years go by, because Honey's not like other girls. And Kirsten is terrified that her new high school mates will find out.

66 pages, Paperback

First published August 15, 2015

About the author

Karen McCombie is a bestselling author of children's and young adult novels, and has had more than 90 books published. She is the author of the much-loved series 'Ally's World' (early 2000s) and her most recent books include the Carnegie-nominated historical adventure 'Little Bird Flies' (2019) and it's newly published partner novel 'Little Bird Lands' (2020, Nosy Crow Books), plus the 'St Grizzle's School' series for younger readers (Stripes). She has several books publishing in 2021.
Originally from Scotland, Karen lives in London with her husband, her teenage daughter and beautiful but bitey cat Dizzy.

Reviews

[Bettie Furminger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent story with a twist, perfect for a beginner reader who's a little older.

[Clare · Rating 4 out of 5]

Honey and Me tells the story of Kirsten, who is starting at a new secondary school without her old friends, who are going to a different school, and she is coping with various issues at home because her Dad has lost his job. She turns to her friend Honey, who is a great listener, and has been in Kirsten’s life for a long time. In fact she always turns up when Kirsten needs her, even when they haven't seen each other for quite a while.

Kirsten realises that Honey is still there for her, and not only helps her to think things through more carefully, but comes up with solutions for some of her problems. Her forever friend is a good listener and a troubleshooter. It is only near the end of the book that it becomes apparent that Honey is a purely imaginary friend – and Kirsten is desperate for the ‘real’ girls at school not to find out about her. Kirsten eventually finds the courage to bond with the 'real' people in her life, and gets her happy ending. To read the rest of my review, visit http://www.minervareads.com/?p=1661

[Nayuleska · Rating 5 out of 5]

So far every book Karen writes which I've read needs a tissue warning. Honey and me is bittersweet. I wanted to scoop Kirsten up and tell her that everything will work out eventually, which it does. It just has to go very wrong before it can right itself. Feeling out of place isn't a fun emotion to feel, and can really get you down, which Karen accurately conveys. I had a different theory on who Honey was, which made her actual identity a pleasant surprise. Honey is exactly what Kirsten needs to cheer her up, as too are some newer friends who are there if she just reaches out to them.

I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review on my blog Nayu's Reading Corner http://nayusreadingcorner.blogspot.co...