Dizzy
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2004

Dizzy

By Cathy Cassidy

Part of the Dizzy series

A missing birthday gift leads to a life-changing surprise for a young girl.

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240 pages
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Every year, Dizzy receives a birthday gift from her absent mother, but this year, nothing arrives. Instead, an unexpected surprise lands on her doorstep, promising to turn her world upside down. As Dizzy embarks on an unforeseen adventure, she wonders if her secret birthday wish might finally come true. Will this new twist bring her closer to the mother she longs for, or lead her down a path she never imagined? Discover the heartwarming journey of a girl whose life is about to spin in a whole new direction.

From the publisher

Dizzy by Cathy Cassidy is an irresistible story for girls aged 9+ ‘I never sleep, the night before my birthday . . . it’s the only day of the year I hear from her . . .’ Dizzy’s mum left when she was small. But every year, on her birthday, something arrives in the post - a present or a card with her mum’s loopy writing on it. Dizzy has kept everything.This year is different. Nothing comes in the post, but something amazing is about to arrive on Dizzy’s doorstep. Something that will whisk her away - and put Dizzy’s world in a spin. Will her secret birthday wish come true? ‘Touching, tender and unforgettable’ - Guardian’Cassidy’s characters have real heart’ - Sunday Telegraph’Cathy Cassidy . . . is way better than Jacqueline Wilson’ - Courtney, aged 10 Includes delicious recipes, character quizzes and more!

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Format
Paperback
Pages
240
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~681L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.4
F&P level
~P
AR points
6
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
82244
Publication
Published
July 26, 2011
First published
January 1, 2004
Publisher
Puffin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780141338866

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