The World According to Alex

According to Alex #1

by Kathryn Lamb

Having crazily busy parents may be cool and imply a lot of freedom for Alex, but it also means they never notice her. Added to this, neither does Kevin, the love of Alex's life, who is busy studying away in Year Twelve.

Genres: Contemporary, Childrens, Young Adult, Humor

Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Kathryn Lamb lives “quietly” in Gillingham, Dorset, with her six children and five cats. She also has five grandchildren. She was born and brought up in the Middle East where her parents worked for the foreign office. Her father became British Ambassador to Kuwait where Kathryn took her A- levels. Then she won a scholarship to Oxford University where she studied English and drew cartoons for student newspapers.

While at Oxford, Kathryn sent some drawings to Private Eye and to her surprise they used one! She has drawn cartoons for the magazine ever since. Kathryn has had cartoons in the Radio Times, The Daily Telegraph, The Times, The Oldie, The Guardian and The Spectator. As her name is Lamb she’s done a lot of sheep cartoons (such as Baa from the Madding Crowd) and has had several exhibitions and two books of sheep cartoons published. Her cartoons are sold in the Cartoon Gallery, London.

Kathryn has written and illustrated numerous books including the Alex and Best Mates Forever series for teenagers.

Reviews

[Marija P. · Rating 3 out of 5]

A diary of a high-school girl that's obsessed with horoscope and a boy. Her parents are busy and she feels like they don't care about her. She has an older sister that usually gives great advices. Her younger brothers are annoying.
I felt like I was in school listening to my friend's worries and thoughts.

[Katie (Cet) · Rating 3 out of 5]

A favourite of mine whilst growing up.

[Ashley Myers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read this book more times than I care to count 😂
I love it and I will always love it