The Accidental Diary of B.U.G. Sister act by Jen Carney
The Accidental Diary of B.U.G. Sister Act is the third immensely funny diary of Billie Upton Green, written by Jen Carny. This fresh and modern book will have many readers in stitches of laughter. Written in a similar style to Tom Gates, by Liz Pichon, this novel will undoubtedly have everyone wanting to read Billie’s memoirs again and again, as they LOL!
Billie is bubbly, vivacious and a true lover of biscuits! Throw in her pure honesty and humour and she is instantly loveable. Her secret diaries share wishes, worries and words in the funniest way possible. If you haven’t read her other diaries, don’t worry because you can jump right in with this one! Right from the start you will feel like you known Billie forever. However, there are definitely no secrets to her, and at times the reader may get to know more than they actually bargained for!
Sister Act sees Billie desperately wanting her new sister to come and live with her and her two mums, but the whole process isn’t as quick as she would like! Then there is her Great Gran who didn’t even know she had an adopted sister, and of course Billie thinks she needs to meet her! All of this craziness is happening, and on top of that Billie has big ideas about the school musical, which has to be the best ever! How will Billie ever cope with waiting for her sibling, what will happen when Great Gran finally meets her unknown sister, and will Billie get to be a part of the school musical and make everyone proud?
Jen Carvey has written and illustrated a highly entertaining novel that will be loved by many. The quirky, doodle style images throughout are brilliant, and genuinely add to the hilarity of the story. This extremely fast paced ‘talk a mile a minute’ novel will keep you entertained and page turning to find out more about what Billie could possibly be thinking next. Carvey has written a highly relatable, modern and inclusive novel that will appeal to anyone who loves a great laugh.
Themes: Relationships, Problem solving, Rights and Responsibilities.
Michelle O'Connell