St Grizzle's School for Girls, Gremlins and Pesky Guests

St Grizzle's School for Girls #4

by Karen McCombie, Becka Moor (Illustrator)

When a flood closes the village school, Lulu invites the staff and pupils to come and join them at St Grizzle's. Dani and her friends can't believe their bad luck – it was awful enough bumping into Spencer and his cronies in the village but now they've got to share classrooms and lessons with them. Before long pupils are clashing with pupils, there are pranks aplenty and even the teachers aren't getting along. Keen to create a happier environment Lulu comes up with the idea of putting on a show, but with tempers fraying it's soon looking like a big failure. Determined that the show will go on, Lulu calls on Dani and co, as the oldest children in the school, to set a good example and make friends. But with Spencer up to his usual tricks, can the two rival groups put aside their differences long enough to turn a disaster into a triumph?
This warm, funny series based in the maddest of mad boarding schools, is perfect for fans of SCARLET AND IVY and A MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE .
"Fizzing with mayhem" – Sally Morris, The Daily Mail

Paperback

First published January 1, 2018

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

[Judith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Many thanks to netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This is the only book I have read about St Grizzle`s school for girls etc and I was totally charmed by it. The valuing of every child's uniqueness and the importance of family, friendships and self esteem shine through each page of this book and will surely make every reader wish they could belong to this gorgeous school.
A perfect read to share with middle grade children to bring a smile to their faces!

[Amy (Golden Books Girl) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the fourth and final book in the St Grizzle`s series, which this time sees the eccentric boarding school`s staff and pupils forced to accommodate some of Twittering Primary`s when the local school is flooded. The introduction of pompous Mr Puddock and reappearance of Spencer and his friends made this the funniest yet for me, and it was so much fun to see the St Grizzle`s gang bring them all down a few pegs. It was also just super lovely to see all of the characters I knew and loved again and even though I`m really sad this is the last time I get to see them, I thought the way things ended for all of them was perfect. Becka Moor`s illustrations also need a mention, because they`re as fabulous as ever here and complement Karen`s quirky, funny writing perfectly. 4.5/5

[Jane Condon · Rating 4 out of 5]

My favourite characters are Blossom 🌸 and Dani. My favourite part is when you get to see Boo's room.👩👧🩷

[Eve L-A Witherington · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book of the series deals with Boo and Archie as they both have parent issues as they avoid them after Boo fears being taken away from her new beloved school while Archie wants a break from his parents after all their arguing.



After the school attend the Twittering fair, they meet Spencer and his horrid hang of bullies but still manage to have fun despite seeing them there, they just hope they don't see them again too soon...



However bullies Spencer and his gang are Twittering students and after an accident at their school wind up at St Grizeldas for a few days of which includes their concert for the retirement home visitors.



As the students prepare their unique concert, our usual gang discover the adults want something different to the predicted and so set about amazing up the concert to help everyone stay happy.



Full of the usual antics of the wacky, crazy cool school we find deep meaningful lessons from accepting our parents wishes for us and proving ourselves to wanting to escape from life for a while and forget our problems as well as how to handle bullies in a good way and not stooping to their level. It had wild Boo in the book and I love her for being young but bold and believing in what she wants, a pet pigeon she shall have as she loves him not matter whom wants to stop her! I love her character and not just because she likes books and pigeons as much as me! The school show was inventive and better than the Twittering one would've been for sure, the Grizzlers know how to throw a concert for sure!



Many thanks to the publishers for allowing me to review this book for them!