Cathy Cassidy

Jen x

I have just finished Driftwood – I couldn’t put it down. How did you come up with such original characters? I felt so worried for Paul – it makes you realise how serious bullying can be. Can’t wait to read your other books….

Caitlin

I totally luv ur buks. dey r so cool n easy it’s unreal! my fave buk by u is Driftwood! its a classic!!!!

Carmen, age 10, Queensland, Australia

I’ve read all of your other great books. my fave would have to be driftwood, i could tell how sad that boy must have felt. can’t wait for sundae girl.

Tasnim

Driftwood was so good I read it in about 2 hours. Your books are so addictive and you’re a real inspiration…

Lauren, age 12

I really like your books I have read all of them 5 times each and I don’t even get bored, my favourite one is Driftwood. It was really good
because when they put make up on Paul I didn’t want to laugh (like i would do normal in a non-mean way), but I wanted to cry. I felt that I was in his shoes and in most books i don’t feel like that and if i had read it like another author would have written it I doubt I would have felt as much sympathy as I did. I just wanted to say thank you for writing such wonderful books.

Anna, age 10

well, i have just finished my driftwood book in 2 days which i think is fab. I like the girl “joey”!

Marnie, age 13

I think it’s soooo good because very serious issues are highlighted in it and it helped me through some dificult times. Excellant read my fav yet.

Janelle, age 11

Driftwod is a really cool and addicting book! I coundn’t put it down!

Emma, age 12

I couldn’t put this book down. A book of friendship and love, with a quirky, unusual twist which includes cool cats and beach magic…I loved it and so will you!!

Meg, age 11

I got driftwood yesterday and finished it today! its a really good book….there are so many feelings that the readers can feel as well.. ace read….. ive recomended it 2 obday!!!

Chloe, age 13

Wow this book was so inspiring and i could not put the book down, i always wanted to know what happened next. It had a really good moral and
shows you how serious bullying can be.

Carrie-Anne, age 14

Driftwood is my fav Book of yours – when you start reading the book your can’t put it down again! This book made me start reading your others, i normally never read girle books l but your a great author!

Marney, age 10

I loved it! I was addicted to it! It makes you sad it makes you smile, i can NOT wait for another book! If you havent read Driftwood, go buy it NOW!

Dasha, age 11

I loved the book driftwood, I couldn’t put it down! It was so addicting. My favorite!!!

Bethan, age 11

Ure an inspiration to all girls. Ure a writer hero. I love driftwood coz
it isn’t just entertainin and it has like a message in it. It shows u
wot happens if ur a bully or bein bullied. i THINK EVERY GIRL SHOULD
READ THIS BOOK because it will inspire u as much as it inspired me.

Joanna, age 12

I absolutely loved Driftwood I read it in one night it was so good. I just couldn’t put it down! I thought it was very emotional and I was completely enthralled.

Emily, age 11

I got completely hooked on Driftwood – with the realistic settings, cool
characters and the totally incredible storyline! I loved every second of
it, this book is certainly a winner!

Clara, age 12

Driftwood-dreamy,despondent and delicious! i loved this book so much, i
felt sorry for the characters and was sad at the same time as them. I
would never belive that you could feel so connected with the characters
in a book!

Rosie, age 11

Driftwood was touching, beautiful and heartfelt. I loved the Crazy,
Carefree character of Joey and the intense relationships between Hannah,
Joey, Paul and Kit. Desbite the Roamnce and fun, Dritwood portrays an
important message- Bullying is not to be ignored. Two thumbs up to
Driftwood!!!!!

Jules, age 10

once i picked it up i couldn’t put it down! its the best book I’ve ever read, if you haven’t read it yet then you should! thanks Cathy for writing such great books and please write more!

Jade, age 10

I loved it! I can really relate to Hannah because my best friend went out with my older brother and I hated it! I can relate to Paul because I was being bullied and I can relate to Joey because i’m trying to be unique.

Lizzy, age 11

i loved driftwood as it was about a boy being bulled and and he just had enough…

Amy, age 13

This is my favourite book in the world i wish there was boy like paul I LOVE YOU CATHY XXXXXXXX :-)

K8, age 10

oh, this is such a touching tale! I loved every page!! Cathy, your books are just addictive u’re AMAZING!! I loved the way the book told you about all the different relationships between the different charactors and how they survived through all the complicated situations. The book was just utterly great, there is no more I can say but,
CAN’T WAIT FOR LUCKY STAR!!

Kelly, age 12

driftwood is so good. i no what it’s like to be bullied though lukily
not as much as that.ALWAYS tell someone. i thought it would get worst
and thought i could handle it on my own but i couldn’t. they were told
to apolijise but they didn’t.i don’t care cause they stopped. NEVER keep
it to yourself tell a mate who can help.don’t be bullied for no reason
love who you are! kellyxxxxx

Nicole, age 12

I’ve read all your books so far (they’re all excellent) but my favourite
has got to be driftwood. I love it!

Rubie, age 12

This book is extremely heart-bending!!It nearly made me cry all i can say is…..FAB!!!

Maariyah, age 11

Cathy Cassidy really makes me think about myself. Her stories are full of exciting tales, once you pick the book up, you cant put it down!!

Shauna, age 12

i thought this book was really good!! its really interesting!

Romany, age 11

I thought that this book gave a really powerful message – bullying isn’t
OK and being yourself doesn’t mean you can let people do that to you. It
gave me inspiration for my new book – it’s about Hayley, a girl who has
a wildchild big sister Liayla who has a terrible secret… Thanks Cathy,
your books rule!

Zozo, age 12

i loved this book i have got all books except her new one! and i have to
say this was by far the best!!! it was so good! as soon as i finished it
i waned to read it again!!

Caylie, age 13

I’ve only read the part of the book written on the website, and I
already totally LOVE it! I’ve been waiting for this book for months!
(I’m in the US, and it gets here later) Cathy Cassidy is most
definitely my favorite author,and I read any of her books, because I
know they’ll be good.

Robyn, age 13

i love driftwood its my favorate book this year. ive read it twice. the
only thing about this you cant put it down i plan to read all the books
to see if there just as good as drifwood

Nickie, age 14

i love driftwood, i nearly cried at the end i have read it twice now i
love it so much. i get so gripped in it. i was reading it for hours
instead of sleeping :)

Nelly, age 11

i loved driftwood and my favourite character was Hannah because she was
very sensitive to peoples feelings and picked out Paul’s problem
practically right from the start. i will definately be reading
more!!!!!!!

Annabelle, age 14

I liked this story alot. I thought Paul was gay at first when he kept
drawing Kit! It had lots of twists and turns, the kittens were adorabe
too! I loved the way it ended!

Sophia, age 13

its amazing and really true-to-life.the best book ever!

Jessica, age 12

This is my favourite Cathy Cassidy book! I could really relate with Paul and so I fell in love with him straight away! The sea green eyes/floppy toffee coloured hair combination sounds irresistable… And we could discuss comics and he could show me his superhero art and I could show him my manga art… BE REAL PAUL YOU DUMMY!!!! Joey seemed really cool, wish I had the confidence to dress like that! My best friends auntie is a teacher at my school who doesn’t exactly like me down to one reason: hair. I absolutely refuse to wear my hair up unless I’m in her eyeline or any other slightly strict teachers, and when I do it’s always at the side. I guess in that way I’m similar to Joey! I hated Kit, i don’t think he learned his lesson… then again who am I to judge? As for the cats, i liked Pauls idea: Scrappy, Dusty and Scruff, but only because Krusty sounds a little…. hmmm… I think I’ll save that one for later.

Hannah, age 11

i thought driftwood was fab! as soon as i saw the main caracter had the same name as me i begged my mum 2 buy it 4 me!! paul, joey, kit and all the other crazy characters reminded me of my mates and family and the book helped me thru some tough times. rock on, cathy!!! xxxx

Maryam, age 12

Driftwood IS A STORY ABOUT FEELING, BROTHER,BULLING, CRUSHES AND ART. BEFORE I READ DRIFFTWOOD I WAS A GIRL WHO NEVER CRIED BUT AFTER READING THIS BOOK I FELT LIKE CRYING. IT WAS A VERY TOUCHING STORY JUST LIKE SCARLET. WHICH I LOVED AS WELL.

Heather, age 11

I absolutely love this book!! When i read this i couldn’t put it down. You really felt for Paul and also how Hannah was trying to make everyone realise how important Paul’s problem was. This was the 3rd Cathy Cassidy book I’ve read and i can’t wait to read more!

Mattie, age 12

its about real lives, i really liked it and i finishe it in 4hrs. ya i couldnt put it down!!!!

Joanna-May, age 10

drift wood is really exciting and a bit sad and is very good I couldnt put the book down like all the other books cathy wrote and if you like mythical Islands and kittens then read it

Shellie, age 13

Driftwood was for sure the best of your books! i feel really sorry fro paul cant wait to read more of your books

Hollie M, age 10

I have read all of your books except love peace and chocolate, and so far, Driftwood is definitley my favourite. I cried through most of the book, but I cried most when he came home. I also like the book, cause Paul was like my friend Alex.

Ruth, age 13

I read this book in like a week it was so good. Its just makes you realise what bullying can do to someone the characters were great especialy Hannah.

Elsie, age 11

It was a magical adventure! Its great for all ages! Joey is my favourite,she is cool!

Eleanor, age 9

oh my gosh! Driftwood was like the best book ever! It only took me 1 day to finish it. The characters felt so real and i felt as if i were melting in with them! Good luck Cathy Cassidy!

Sharmila, age 12

I absolutely LovEd!! this book. Joey Donovan is my fav girl. This is the best book i have ever read. WrItE Some MorE CaThY!!!!

Kayleigh, age 12

I have to say i have read Dizzy, Scarlett, Indigo Blue and then finally Driftwood and after all of them i have decided that Driftwood is the best book so far. I love the way in all of these books you can feel as if you are the actual main character but in Driftwood i felt it most because i have had life experiences like that,except i was more like joey!!! =D

Laura Amber, age 12

I would just like to say that this is probably one of the best books I have ever read. It’s really sad how Paul gets bullied in the worst way just because he has is different to everyone else. I just wish that him and Hannah could have kissed…..!!! I still think it’s wonderful though!!

Nayaab, age 11

driftwood is a fantastic book,
i just love it!once i started reading it i couldn’t stop!i just couldn’t put it down! i am reading sundae girl now & that is great too!keep on writing your fab books & keep on inspiring me with your ideas!

Kathy, age 13

this is fab! i luv this book :)

Jenna, age 12

ive been reading driftwood for 2 hours solid wiv hardley a stop imbetween ! i just couldent put it down . i was waiting for a boring bit to come yo no like in othger books were everything it a bit boring for a page or to but as i kept reading i relized that wasn’t going to happen !! the first cathy cassidy book i read was indigo blue wich is brill ! now i’m totally hooked on her storys and can’t wait till she brings a new one out ! im pretty upset now because i have to leave kit paul hannah and joey behind and move on to another book but that won’‘t stop me reading it over again !! xx

Natalie, age 12

Driftwood is a realy emotional story. But at the same time enjoyable. As i went through the chapters it gradully got more emotional but real. Its a great read, 5 stars like every other cathy cassidy book!

Maryam, age 10

i thought it was sooooooooo amazing, that i was litrely glued to it, it was also sooo sad and i realy felt sory for paul, but i thought krusty was ever so funny!!!
she made me laugh soo soo much!!!!
but i realy hated Murphy, Tom, and Fergus and i also kind of disliked kit.
But anyway i recomend this to every child in the world!!!!!

Bethany, age 11

I love Driftwood! I think it’s really good for kids because it is a GREAT adventure near the seaside.
I personly love it because it gave me a great idea for when ever i have problems write them in the sand and let the tide wash them away.
It’s a fun book!!!

Mhairi, age 10

i have just finished reading driftwood. i like it because Joeys and paul have an ethnic style (like myself) and it was a very enjoyable book x

Lola, age 12

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHH MY GOD
THIS IS THE BEST BOOK EVER MY TEACHER GOT REALLY MAD AT ME IN AN EXAM BECAUSE I HAD FINISHED AND ME AND MY BEST FRIEND IN ROMA CLEMENTINE WERE CHATTING SOO SHE MADE US GET BOOKS AND I AM SOOOOOOOO GLAD SHE DID I DIDNT MOVE FOR 1 HOUR UNTIL I HAD FINISHED DRIFTWOOD I LOVE JOEY THE BEST BECAUSE I TOTALLY HATE BEING TOLD WHAT TO WEAR AND AM ALWAYS GETTING INTO TRUBLE BECAUSE OF MY SCHOOL UNIFORM I AM LISTENIN TO IN THE END BY LINKIN PARK LISTEN TO IT IT ROCKS LOVE YOU ALL XXXXXXXXXXXXX

Mima, age 12

i really liked this book i thought it was brilliant and very sad. I couldn’t put the book down once i picke dit up it was so moving

Pippy, age 12

I think the book Driftwood is the best book I have ever read! I couldn’t put it down. Before bed I would read for hours, my mum had to come in and force the book out of my hands some nights! I would recomend this book to ANYBODY!
Cathy Cassidys books are amazing.

Kim, age 13

I loved Driftwood it was so
Lifelike I couldn’t put the book down once I’d started and finished it in one day!
I am reading Sundae girl now and I can’t wait for lots more books to come out!

Sophie, age 11

Driftwood was the firsty book i got of yours. i got it at a book fair my school had!
it was one of the best books ever!! when i finished that book i relly wanted your other books. at that time “Dizzy” and “Indigo Blue” where only out so i got then and they were so FAB AND BRILLIENT! then when i heard more books of yours, “Scarlett” and “Sunday Girl” were coming out, i nearly died!! nd it was around the time of my birthday then and one of my best friends got me those books and i couldn’t have been more happy!!! and most of my class love ur books too!

Chloe, age 12

my friend hannah said i should read a CATHY CASSIDY book excpecialy driftwood because its FAB !! so i took her word and i luv it sooooooooo ! EVERYBODY READ DRIFTWOOD !!

Brookie, age 12

i got it onfirday the 29 june and havent read it yet beacuase it is still the same friday but the best thing is is that i was hooked on the writing on the back i cant wait to read the book!

Lissy, age 13

I really liked this book a lot and i think it really made me want to read ‘Dizzy’, ‘Scarlett’and ‘Indigo Blue’. I have just finished ‘Dizzy’ and i still think that Drfitwood was the best out of all four!

Clare, age 12

Driftwood is the best book Ive ever read!! I loved every bit of it! it was a mind whirling, heart wrenching story that I loved so much! I can’t wait to read all Cathy’s other books

Caitlin, age 11

It was really cool every second of it the storyline was wicked as well!

Hannah, age 14

I have read all of your books and my definate fave was Driftwood. I have been in similar situations to Paul, luckily it got sorted out though! Great book Cathy!

Sophie, age 10

Driftwood is a magical book which will inspire you with ideas. It is exciting as well as interesting. I have enjoyed reading it and hope you will too.

Ruby, age 11

I think driftwood is a happy and emotional story. I loved this book I’d give it 10 of of 10!!!!

Sally, age 11

I loved this book best out of all of your books because of the really cool characters and the flowing feeling of the book. I felt like as if I was the characters and I was going through their troubles along with them.
I LOVE CATHY CASSIDY!!!!!!!!!

Kielie, age 13

i loved driftwoood i have just finished it it was really really good i cold read it another 10 times till i know it all off by heart.

i kinds link to paul cause igot bullied for being different so i know how it feels to be bullied and keep it bottled up inside. anway love the book .

Jessie, age 11

Absolutely magical. I borrowed it from a good friend and I had to force myself to give it back. It takes a lot of skill to make somebody feel the way Cathy makes you feel. I would recommend it to everyone I know.

Yasmin, age 12

This probably has to be my most favourite book out of them all. I love this book because I can relate to most of the characters, like Hannah. Hannah is trying to pick up the pieces and work out what is going on. I also relate to Kit because sometimes I can be really arrogant (but I like him at the end because he learns his lesson.) Thank-you Cathy Cassidy for writing this amazing book – you really have captured the hearts of 10, 11 and 12 year-olds.

Claudia, age 11

i have jst finished driftwood it was the best book uve written so far but i hvent read scarlett or sundae girl yet i just love all the books you write i finish them in one day it will be cool if you had loads of books kepp on writing great storys

Laura, age 12

i loved driftwood and i fell in love with paul i couldn’t put it down for a second and have told all my friends to get it

Carys, age 11

This book was so well written. I actually felt like I couldn’t put the book down! In homework session, me and my friends sit next to eachother and giggle the whole way through, but I couldn’t bring myself to leave this fascinating story; so I was reading and crying and laughing though the book, whilst all my mates were staring daggers at me because I made them all shut up! Soon, all of my mates were reading the book and enjoying it just as much as I did!
I especially enjoyed reeading about Paul. I could completely understand why Hannah fell for him, he’s so dreamy it really made me think.

BT, age 14

personally i think this is your best book i found it really hard to put down where did your idea for paul come from ??

Grace, age 9

driftwood is exelent!i enjoyed it so much i read it 4 times in a week. paul is my favourite charactar.

Claire, age 13

driftwood was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’d love to write books like cathy

Max, age 10

brill love it super amazing

Sophia, age 11

I coudn’t put driftwood down im still reading it and I think Cathy Cassidy is a new Jacqueline Wilson and I think she’s brilliant and the book so far. x

Megan, age 13

Driftwood the best books i have ever read from your collection! Although the ending was very sad.

Cloii, age 13

I love this book, its pretty sad at the end when you think he killed himself, but all went well at the end, i was glad kit saw the sad side to bullying, well done cathy, great book!! there should be another book as book 2 because i want to read more maby paul living with hannah??

Katie, age 13

Its amazing!! It makes you sad but happy. I like the thought of beach magic and i believe in it just like Paul :) x

El, age 10

i love driftwood it so cool and my fave charter is paul he so cute and cool

Molly, age 9

Driftwood was really understandable. it puts toghether reality and imagination. it also shows how bad bullting can be, it made me go a bit soft. the Joey character was my fave. she was so cool, and Kit was good too. i like his name. Paul was a good character too, just like Harriet. my fave part was when they found the kittens! i rescued my kitten Gismo from a shelter. he’s a black one. i luv cathy cassidy! luv molly xx

Loushae, age 14

Absolutely loved it! the charaters are so unique and orignal. i really felt for joey, paul and hannah.

Moose, age 11

i think driftwood is a fab book and i couldent put it down.

Lily, age 12

i love all ur books!!!!
but driftwood is one of my faves!!!!

Hayley & Nicola

We thought that Driftwood was a excellent book and your one of the best authors we know. the book is fabdabbidosey (meahns fantastic but in our words LOL!!)Keep up the good work. Hope you keep writing and can’t wait for anymore books. Bye for now :)
xxx

Karen, age 12

I finished Driftwood last nite! i couldn’t put it down when i started readin it!! It was brilliant. I am starting to read scarlett now adn i can’t wait to get sundea girl aswell!!!

Carina, age 10

I think driftwood is one of the best books I ever read

Shaina, age 10

Drifftwood is a romantic,hurful,adventures book where people make and break with friendship.if you ejoyed scarlet and indigo blue you will fall in love with drifftwood

Megan M, age 13

This is the third book that i have read of yours it was fab! i am reading all of your books in a chain sort of way i am now ready to start scarlet

Jenny, age 12

Wow! I really liked that book, my friend recommended it for me so I tried it out and I loved it! So I’m reading more of your books.

Megan, age 12

i think driftwood is amazing and the best book cathy has written.its a really unsual story line but you can totally relate to hannah and paul for feeling left out but in different ways!! i started and finished it in 2 hours it is that good!!!

Selina, age 10

OMG!!!! its so sad but so good! there couldnt be a more sad, unreal book ever! I really luv cathy’s books!!

Sophia, age 14

I could really relate to the characters in Driftwood , their feelings , and everything that happened to them.Cathy Cassidy really gets into the mind of a 12 year old girl like no other author can , in my opinion.

Bea, age 12

I Think the book was great!
and i allways wounder were u get ur iders?

Grace, age 11

this book is so addictive that i read it in less than a day and i just wonder how cathy can come up with such brilliant stories. it was recently my birthday and got 4 cathy cassidy books so i cant wait to read them. Ive already read driftwood though!

Deanne, age 12

I LOVED IT LOADS IT WAS THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rosie, age 10

I loved Driftwood, it was so addictive just like all of cathys books.I loved the way you felt excactly the same as Hannah when Paul was getting bullied.
Be prepared and have a box of tissues by your side!

Rebecca

I thought Driftwood was the best book ive ever read of yours, it was great.Ive only read to other books of yours scarlet and dizzy they were both really good.I have read alot of other books before,but you are the best author.I enjoyed your book because it was about how bad bullying is.I would really like u to write a sequal to Driftwood

Louise, age 13

Driftwood is one of my favourite books. It relates so well to my life. I get bullied, and I’m different. And i’ve been through self-harm and wore sweatbands to keep them covered. I wouldn’t mind if you posted this or not, I just want you to read it, it would mean so much to me. I couldn’t tell you how much your books have helped me, they’ve helped me realise that it’s okay to be different and you should tell people if you’re getting bullied. You have also helped me realise that drugs are dangerous, they ruin your life. I want to thank you for all your help, your books really do mean something.

Gurpreet, age 12

i absoloutely loooooved driftwood and i beg cathy cassidy to write a sequel. it could be about hannah and paul and everything else going on around them pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease write a sequel. if you do i will be ecstatic!!!!!!!!

Ellen, age 11

I loved driftwood it was excellent i was glued to it!
please could you make another book of it.

Natasha, age 13

A really good book. Well worth reading and once you start there is just no putting it down.
x

Nicole, age 12

I found driftwood sad, funny, happy, and exciting at the same time. It’s based on such a sad subject that sadly does happen and it is a heart touching, brilliant book. I loved it and thought it was one of her best. i can not wait for her new book Lucky Star to come out as I am hooked on Cathy’s books. THEY ROCK!

Georgina, age 12

I finsihed Driftwood the toher day, and I can’t stop thinking about it! I could relate to Paul’s problems as I have a problem with bullying because I’m different. It’s such a pain when people can’t accept other’s individuality. I enjoyed this book because it’s completely different than what you would expect, not many writers write about goths, punks or Emo Kids, and I almost cried when I found out that Paul was missing. I borrowed Driftwood from a friend who’d say that I’d like it, and I absolutely LOVE it.

Beth, age 12

i have just finished this book it the best out of all of them but i havent read sundae girl and lucky star but just got sundae girl cant wait to read it beth xxx

Tammy, age 11

I thought driftwood was amazing and i couldn’t put it down i felt sorry for paul.but yet he was lucky to have a hannah as a friend. i am now doing this book as my review for school as i loved it so much and if u havent read it yet people READ IT !

i love cathy cassidy’s books

Maria, age 13

Woow this book was amazing i read it in 4 hours i just couldn’t put it down! I just love this book! How do you come up with such amazing and original characters? Thanks for writing amazing books.. please don’t stop!
xxxxxxxxx

Hania, age 14

This book is v.v.v.v good.
I listened to it on audio when I was sick, and it made me feel so much better again. Its a fab story for everyone to read.

Hannah, age 13

This is my all time favorite.
Paul is so awesome and unique and so is joey and so is hannah.. I love this book way to much.. Its actually scary..
Keep on writting x

Lucy, age 12

OMG a tottaly grate book i
realy liked hannah cuz SHES JUST LIKE ME u wanna help ur freinds but u dont wanna upset them at the same tym

oh and i also love your book
i read them like five times the only book that i had not red iz lucky star good luck wit all ur books ur da best xx

Kelly, age 13

This book is so cool with an amazingly happy ending. I also thought it was really cool how there was a quizz in the back.Fab!

Eilidh, age 13

i thought driftwood was sooooooo amazing and i thought about it for days after i had finished!!!LOVE IT!!!xXx

Rebecca, age 12

I love this book it’s my fauvorite book ever!! once i started reading it i couldnt put it down ive read it about 7 times!!

Preetha, age 13

it’s an xclent book.i could not keep it down. i finished it only in 1hr and 45 minutes.i felt as if i am in the book. i am tall and smart so when are u going to write a book about me?wll,lots of best wishes.keep going,u are the man.

Eloise, age 11

I loved Driftwood, it was a really cool book. It was quite sad though, about Paul being bullied by Kit’s friends, but really sweet the way he loved Hannah, and I really enjoyed it! My sister collects your books, Cathy, she has every one so far- except Lucky Star which she’s getting as soon as it comes out in paperback.Sometimes I secretly take them off her shelf to read, I really enjoy them!

Georgia, age 12

First i would have to say WOW driftwood has to be the best book i have ever read it was a great book and i love how in most books you can relate to something but i love cathy cassidy’s books because it realy opens your mind to other worlds where everything is upside-down

Joanne, age 10

I have just finished reading driftwood and I loved it. I feel so sorry for Paul and wish there was more pages to read. Murphy is the worst bully I have ever read about. Joey is my fave and Hannah. Krusty sounds soo cute!

Toni, age 12

When I finished driftwood I was so shocked. When I found that Paul was slitting his wrists I cried because he was so upset with his life… by the way when I cry it means I enjoyed the book!

Zoe, age 10

it was soooooooooooo good that I read it in one morning and two nights! I’m even going to make a animated movie about it!!!
now I’m off, I need to start reading Scarlett. SEYA

zozo

Samantha, age 11

Driftwood is a great book its so excitind and ya dont know whats gonna come next. you keep thinking ya know whats gonna happen and then something completely different happens. get this book PLEASE it rocks and Cathy Cassidy is the best Author around. I LURVE HER BOOKS!!

Annie, age 11

Wow. What an amazing book. I’ve read all of the cathy cassidy books many times. But this has to be my fav. I really want a follow on.

Just wanted to say thanks cathy for the entertainment you’ve given me. Can’t wait for your next book .

Annie x

Saba, age 11

oh my gosh…this is such a cool book…it covers everything bullying,friendship you name it, the books got it!!!!

Sasha, age 10

i thinks its really cool with the quiz at the and as always a happy ending !

Fiona, age 10

My fav charter was Hannah.
Because i didn`t believe in beach magic until I read this book.
When I went to the beach (after reading the book)
I tried skimming my thoughts into the sea and I think it really worked!!!!!

Livia, age 12

i absolutely LOVED it and when it all came out in the end i cried because it was so sad. i recommend it to everyone! its a must read book!!!!

Jenna, age 16

It is still my favourite book. i love it, everytime i read it i get that same magical feeling!

Andi-Jane, age 13

I’ve only read two books up to now and I’ve only just put the Driftwood book down!
I found it hard to get into at the beginning but then as I read it I thought it was one of the best books ever and it really does make you think you are there.
Im so glad I understood this book and YOU have now become one of my best Authors.
Just To Let You Know I Am Starting To Read Lucky Star! Hope It’s A Good Story :P

jéQûi♥, age 12

wow
it is so amazing.
it made me cry. i found it really sad. even though it really wasn’t.
cathy you really know how to write fantastic books.
thankyou!!!!!

Megan, age 12

Driftwood was ace it was the best book I’ve read in ages!!

I’m doing a project on it at school, we had to choose our favourite book that we have read.!
xx

Georgii, age 11

I loved this book! The only book i haven’t read of yours yet is Sundae girl. All of your books are really exciting.

Rhianna, age 10

I just couldn’t put it down. It was soo good

Hannah, age 14

I LOVE your books! Driftwood is my favorite. It is one of the saddest books I have ever read and it is extremely moving! I also love that one of the characters had the same name as me (Hannah) (: I can’t wait for you to write more

Jezzy, age 13

It’s an absolutly brilliant book and I feel like there are times when I can really relate to Paul.
Are you ever going to do a sequel. I wan’t to find out what happens next.

Abby, age 11

I Loved It!!
When I read about Paul I just wanted to hug him but then I realised he was a book character!! I could not put the book down I have read it 3 times and plan on reading it plenty more!

Barbara, age 13

This is my most favourite book.I really like it.I like Paul, Hannah and Joey. They are great and this book is really COOL. Thank you, Cathy.

C, age 13

I loved it. Paul was my favourite charcter. I loved the way he was really good at art and a goth. . . I also felt really sorry for him.

Laura, age 11

Wow, how amazing I read this book on holiday and I know everyone says this but once I picked it up I honestly coulden’t put it down. I really enjoyed this book and I hope lots od other people read it. I have read driftwood, indigo blue, dizzy I am just about to finish scarlett and I am going to buy lucky star.

Hard, age 13

As i’ve said in all my reviews these sereis of books have been the best ever. In Driftwood i was amazed to see how much luckier i am compered to lots of other people. but at the end i would of liked Hannah and Paul to kiss.

Tomi, age 7

Hi Cathy,I totally love all the characters!I love the plot too!

Abbie, age 11

hey all im abbie i have read this book soooooooo many times it is sooooooooGREAT! cant wait 4 ginger snaps sounds great! this book made me cry (sobsob) laugh(haha) and i had soo much fun reading this book and i luv the way u make hannah and the gang come 2 life

KEEP WRITING! p.s i come from cape town!

Briony, age 11

driftwood is the best book ive ever read ive read most of the other books but this seemed one of the best when i found out about paul i cried my eyes out and how he did beach magic was brill and all that weird stufff about his mum and thoose bullys i realy felt sorry for him.joey characters sounds cool and her always fighting mr mkenzie is good to i meen in primary you wouldn’t dare !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Courts, age 12

drift wood was such a cool book i loved so much i finished it in a day and a half. if your looking for a good girly book this is the one for you!!

Cassie, age 11

Driftwood was AMAZING! The ending just made me want to cry 4 eva! I’m so glad the bullying has stopped. WOW Cathy! xXx

Poppy, age 11

I think driftwood is a fantastic book i have read it about times now!! and i lent it to my best friend and my sister and they both loved it to!! I cant wait untill i get lucky star and sunday girl 4 chritmas !!!

Kelsey, age 12

Ive always liked cathy cassidy ive read all the books theve made so far but Driftwood is got to be the best out of them all.I hope they keep on making more coz i really enjoy them!

Laura, age 10

WOW! This book is brilliant I couldn’t put it down! I really recommend it it’s just a great read!

Shauna, age 12

This was the ffirst book of yours I read and it definatly wont be the last! {Please dont mind if I spell words wrong}Love the best Shauna in IRELAND
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Laura, age 13

I totally loved this book, I think its great! I like Hannah,Joey Paul and Kit. I think that Hannah and Paul would have made a good couple.

Emily, age 15

I have read Driftwood twice already and still don’t get bored of it. Cathy writes books that you just can’t get enough of but this one has to be my personal favourtie. I got a set of four for christmas and read them all within days. I got so excited about them i couldn’t put them down!
Thank you for such a wonderful book. It will be my favourite for eternity.

Hollie M, age 10

This book was incredible – I actually felt like I was Hannah watching Paul being bullied. I felt so sorry for Paul – I nearly cried, and it isn’t even real life! Joey was just having a hard time – I own this book and read it once a month (squeezing it in between Cathy’s other books). It is AWESOME. If I were a book crictic, I would recomend this book to all children – girl or boy – from the ages 9+.

Yasmin, age 12

Wow, wow and double wow!! This book, in my opinion, is the BEST one out of the whole series. (I haven’t read Lucky Star yet, but I am hoping to buy the book very soon!)
My favourite characters were Hannah and Joey. I liked how Joey was a rebel and had spunk. I liked how with Hannah she was a loyal and true friend from start to finish. Kit was very mean towards Paul, but learned his lesson in the end. Paul was a very nice but disturbed boy, but worked his way through his problems after a tough fight.
Cathy, a big thumbs up to you – you’ve really started something.
P.S: I’d love for Hannah & Paul to get together! I think alot of the readers would appreciate it if you did a sequel to Driftwood!

Ellise. age 12

I found this book on the floor of my school library and decided to take it out, just for a laugh. I read the first page on a friday afternoon and didn’t put it down until it was twelve pm and I was in trouble. The next day I got so into it I finished it before lunch! Thank you Cathy Cassidy for this great book!

Kathy, age 10

Driftwood was one of my favourite books i’ve ever read. I couldn’t put it down, It’s so addictive! I’ts, kinda sad, but really happy aswell. But most of all, it’s very touching. I think every girl can relate to atleast on character in this book some way. It’s beautifully written, presented, and I think Cathy is beautiful herself. Keep up the good work Cathy!

Imogen, age 12

I’ve just finished reading Driftwood for the 2nd time, and I think it is wonderful!

Ellie, age 13

This book made me cry and laugh and sniffle! It was so amazing – I couldn’t put it down! AMAZING-EST BOOK EVER!

Somerset, age 9

I read an extract of this book and next time i went to the libury i orderd it i loved it!!!!!

Emily, age 15

I think Driftwood is my favourite book of Cathy Cassidy’s collection.
Why? Because it has everything in it i love, romance, heart-wrenching past stories and a hot guy with green hair! This book was the first one i read out of the collection and everytime i read it, even though i know whats coming, i’m suprised. I love it so much, it’s gotten me through alot. Taking myself out of my boring life and putting myself in Hannah’s.
Thank you for such a wonderful book!

Paige, age 11

it was very very good and its intresting i would defenatly bye it

Rachel, age 12

The book was one of the best books i have ever read and i will definatly will be reading the rest of them.

Kathy, age 13

Driftwood is one of my favourite books in the world. It has something that I can relate my own school life to, which made it even better to read. For teenagers like me, I recommend them to read this book, it is a very COOL book. Its about my favourite place to be in the world, the beach, its a romantic story with an ending we all look forward to. The ending makes me want to read the sequel if there is. THIS IS DEFINATELY A GOOD STORY!!!

Saba, age 12

Add 1 cups of friendship,2 teaspoons of betrayal and a pinch of love and what do you get?...DRIFTWOOD, of course.This book is anything and everything you will ever need.3 in 1.

Lucy, age 12

the book was amazing x2!!!
i thought that the characters were described fantasticly.
and the emotion that was put into it was umbelivibly amazing!!!i sipmly just couldn’t put it down!!!!!!!!!!one of the best books i ever read!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hanniiee, age 14

This is my all time favorite book…. Its so magical and different from any other book i have read but you can feel the characters emotions and really understand them and relate to them. I have read it again and again but I never get bored of it. I think it spreads really important messages about being yourself. And shows what bulling can do. I haven’t read a book as good as that one in a long time. I think people who say you are ‘The new Jacqueline Wilson’ are wrong. You are so much better. Thank you for writing it. I know a lot of people who should read your book and realize what they are doing by bulling people.

Milly, age 12

iv’e been reading it for 1 hour straight and am on chapter 24 and loving it

Gemma, age 11

i love drift wood its so real and the settings are right there in your head i took it to school and everyone is reading it ( even some of the boys)

Lorna, age 12

this is honestly the best book i have ever read im after re-reading it because i loved it so much….i might of cried 1 r 2 times might of even been 5….who nows bt me right but im positive it was 8..sounds sappy i know sue me why dont ya…..2 get to the point ive read three off her books and loved them all but id devinitly pick this as my fav. i told my mam it was so good that she has dicided to read it!!!!!!!!!

Abigail, age 11

This book is an interseting adventure. It has beautiful descrition and is very interesting. Once i started reading this book i couldn’t put it down. There is some great characters in the book which are really funny aswell.I hope you make more books like this one because it was so great.

Emma, age 11

Driftwood has got to be the nomber 1 best book i have EVER EVER read!

The main characters are two best friends, girls called Hannah and Joey. Paul,Joey’s foster brother and Kit Hannah’s brother are also two main characters.

Paul is 13 years old whereas Joey and Hannah are 12. Paul has a secret crush on Hannah but Hannah dosent know, whereas Kit and Joey cant resist each other!

Paaul gets bullied at his school by Kit and his mates, and so Paul runs away. The police search everywhere for him, but he is nowhere to be seen. Hannah is such a good friend to him though so she knows where he’ll be, on a island called Seal island, and thats where she found him.

Paul got sent away back to a childrens home and Hannah was desperate for him to return.One day while she awas down at the beach with her cute kitten she had found in the kitchen bins, she saw him. Paul was living with Joey and her family again at last! Paul never got bullied again!

Bryony, age 13

An amazing book so far i havnt finished it yet but i literally cant put it down!
I will 100% read your other books when i’ve finished Driftwood!!!

Anna, age 13

Thank you so much for this and all of your books, Cathy!
They are amazing! They make you think and you can really share how the characters are feeling. I think perhaps Driftwood might be my favourite of all of yours books. Paul is my very character out of any of them! He’s so sweet! I wish people didn’t pick on people just because of how they looked…
Thanks again Cathy for another fantastic book!
Anna x

Ju-Yeun Kim, age 11

Driftwood was a very good book! I felt as if I was being there with Paul and the book helped me to put myself in someone els’s shoe.
When I read the kitten bit-Krusty, I could nearly feel her on my neck. I could imagine how cute she would look like. Driftwood was never boring-it was like a piece of mouthwatering apple pie!!! Everyone should read it because it’s just too bad to skip it and plus it’s absolutly fab & wonderful.

Sophie, age 11

I just loved this book! It was absolutoley brilliant! I am now reading Lucky Star! When I finish that one, I have read all the books that were published! I love them all, and some of them made me cry!

Rionnach, age 8

Although I love reading Linda Chapman and Jacqueline Wilson books, Driftwood is definately my favourite book yet. I really loved the bit when Hannah was at the beach and turned to see Paul standing behind her. I think that was my favourite bit.

Victoria, age 12

I just couldn’t put it down! I stayed up all night and finished reading it it was amazing!

Anya, age 11

I never realy liked reading, but then i read indigo blue and after that I had to get them all! Driftwood almost made me cry, all cathy cassidys books just draw you in and when you finnish it you MUST READ MORE! I love driftwood, and I want to read more about Hannah, joey and paul. I also want to find out weather kit and karen split up (I hope so!)

Bella, age 9

Driftwood is the best book that cathy cassidy has written apart from any new ones if you have not got it go get it now trust me the blurb looks bo-ring but in the inside it is the best!!!!

Heather, age 12

this is a great book and i would read it again and again. i couldn’t put the book down!!

Bethany, age 12

This Book Is So Good I Couldnt Put It Down I Read It In Five Hours I Have Just Bought Sundae Girl From Asda For 3.50 A Bargin Wat Do You Say For A Good Author Like This x

Hazel, age 13

I read this book in 3 hours i started reading it and couldnt put it down its brilliant!

Orla, age 9

IT was fab,no so class I finished it in 2 days!

Elizabeth, age 11

Driftwood is so hart reaching I could not put it down I read all night its jest like Cathy Cassidy’s other books that you can not put down.

Jessica, age 13

the book is BRILLIANT!!!!i just love these books…they’re all GREAT!!!

Rebecca, age 13

I Loved it and didn’t want it to end! Can’t wait to read the others!

Clare, age 11

Brilliant book! One of the best books Cathy Cassidy has writen! Impossible to put down!

Abbe, age 10

i love this book i could picture it in my head i felt really sorry for paul how did you picture this and get everything you are great im gonna read scarlet it looks so cool!

MEGAN, age 12

I have just finished driftwwod i couldnt put it down and when paul went missing i just had to finsih it and find out what would happen.i think it is the best book xx

Jazzo, age 11

That book is amazing. I cant put it into words,it absoloutley ROCKS. It has loads of different thngs in it;bullying,crushes,beach magic,friendship & art! I can only say 1 tiny bad thing about it! i think Kit & Joey shold of got back together at the end!

Emma, age 12

omg driftwood is great. it is so gud i cud read it agen and agen.

Orlaithhiggins, age 11

Driftwood is an un-put- downable , thrilling , romantic fab book and I recommend it to anyone who likes Cathy Cassidy

Lorna, age 13

I think Driftwood is one of my favourites. I love it because it’s set by the sea, and because I just love the whole story.

Elia, age 12

Another awesome pieace of work!Really liked this one!

Fay x

Theres lots of your books at school and im itching to read more!

Harmony, age 10

i love driftwood! it was the 2nd cathy cassidy book i ever read. (yes i know. i read them in the wrong order!) i loved Joey. i liked the way she tried to change the school uniform – cool!

Clareh, age 15

I’ve read Driftwood four times now as I bought it the day I met you for the first time. It’s absolutely brilliant and Paul’s character makes me well up. I can’t wait to purchase your other books.

Immy, age 10

drift wood is the best.
i totally agree with lauren
i felt like i really was in pauls shoe’s aswell.
i love this book cause i think that cathy has really expressed their feelings.

Elsie, age 11

This is such a great book I couldn’t put it down it made me cry I love the book and it inspired me to read different books but this remains my favourite!

Kathryn, age 11

me and my best mate think its gr8!We have read all the cathy cassidy books and loved them all. We are hoping to enter cathy cassidys my best friend rocks andget into the top 100 cause we have been best mates 4ever! driftwood is a brilliant book full of excitment and we recomend it to anyone along with the rest of cathys books!

from Kathryn and Cassie

P.S. ages ago I wrote a review and i told u about kath in it. peace cathy! from cass

Bethany

Driftwood’s my favourite out of all your books! The characters are amazing! This book got me into Good Charlotte! Which is just an added bonus! You are my favourite author EVER! Can’t wait for Gingersnaps

Hannah, age 10

I love Driftwood, I love it so much i read it in 1 DAY!!!
I think Driftwood is a great book, I would definetly recommend it!

Jessica, age 9

It was brill.

Sarah, age 11

I thought Driftwood was really good. My own friends were horrible and left me in the playground so I can really relate to Hannah.

Hannah, age 12

I think that this book is fabulous because i like the way you can feel for the characters like paul, please write a driftwood 2 where paul and hannah get together

Gemma, age 11

it is a great book with lots of twists in it

Alex, age 13

it was best book ihad ever read it was soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cool

Megan, age 11

dritftwood is amazing great characters i could not put it down… i was reading it in the car and everything!

Courtnie, age 11

I couldn’t put it down!! I would say to my mum, I’m just going to bed – night! And then secretly I would get Driftwood and read it. I found it very touching, especially with Paul.

Lynsey, age 14

I thought driftwood was the best!! I have never read a book like it. It was sad yet funny at the same time. I found it impossible to put down and recommended it to all of my friends!!!

Olivia, age 13

I absolutely LOVED driftwood especially when they found out all that stuff about Paul i cried for like an hour!! i couldn’t put it down it was the BEST book i have ever read
10,000 out of 10

Chloe, age 14

I really loved this book, the characters have some real depth to them and they’re easy to relate to.

Becky, age 9

I loved driftwood, it was so
crazy and cute! I’m glad Kit
and Joey broke up or Hannah
would just be kind of lonely.
I’m so glad you’ve made LUCKY
STAR or I would be a bit bored! Paul was cute, kind &
funny. Hannah is so lucky!

Lou lou

I loved driftwood but the bit where paul is on seal island haunts me-i cant read it without shaking.I think the book shows what bullying is really like and it can happen in all different ways…i was bullied and your book helped me get through it Thanks Cathy XxXxXxXx

Lorna, age 11

I loved Driftwood it was so good. My fave charter was Hannah and Paul.This book is heartwarming and charming. Once your half way though the book you don’t want to stop reading!!!!!. My fave moment was proboly when Hannah and Joey found the Kittens. I would reccomend this to everyone!!!!!.

Sarah, age 13

Driftwood is a fantastic book which i could just not put down! I think it has a really important message and its very cleverly wrote! I have read it twice since i brought it (2 weeks ago) and plan to read it alot more i will recommend it to my friends!

Lucy, age 12

i think this book is really good because it reflects problems in real life and shows you how to sort it out. it made me laugh and cry to!

Natasha, age 12

it took me 5hours to finish this book i love it its amazing.

i feel very sorry for paul in the book and i know what its like to be bullied.

please wright a follow on for this !!!

Chloe, age 13

I’ve just finished reading this book, it was absoloutley brilliant. It kept my attention for hours. I could picture the charachters in my imagination and it was just a gripping story. I advise people to either get this or read it!

Hillary, age 15

I know i shouldnt really be reading books that are targeted for younger readers, but i looked at the blurb of ‘Driftwood’ and thought Hey, this book actually sounds preety great. Seen as im board i might just read it. and i did. its was great. Wanna Congratualte. and can u like right books for older readers. im in year 10. And we go through a lot more problems than 11-13 year olds. Thanks. =]

Amy, age 13

Absolutely amazing!! I couldn’t put it down! It had such originality that I’d never come across in other books, it was so suprising and had so many interesting twists, each character was portrayed brillianty by Cathy Cassidy. I loved it!! :D

Katherine, age 12

WOW ! this book was amazing, i ended up getting to sleep at 4 in the morning because i just couldn’t bare to put it down! I advise everyone to deffinetly read this book, it’s the first cassy casidy book i’ve read aswell, and the best book i’ve read in years!! Thank you for making such a brillient book!

Michaela, age 12

Where to begin where to begin how about THIS BOOK IS AN ABSOLUTLY BRILLIANT BOOK i loved the plot and was crying at the end at the sad and happy bits and no books make me cry so this is a first you are a brill writer and cant wait to get lucky star(my mam hasent got me it yet boo hoo) keep writin youve got a brilliant imagination cathy

Ines, age 11

i loved driftwood so much but i can’t choose which one i love the most. i read drift wood and indigo blue in one day!

Phoebe, age 11

Driftwood is excelent I think Cathy should write a come-back

Varusni, age 13

This is a really good book. I really enjoyed reading it. It was different from all the other books. Good Luck with all your other books Cathy Cassidy!

Marwa, age 11

i like this book and want the another books and this is what we have in are libray only this cathy cassidy book not fair anyway it does not matter at lets we have ths book

Bethan, age 13

I don’t usually take interest in girl books, but reading your books taking in the wild stories and the imagination of the characters. It’s just brilliant how realistic and beautiful they are.

Deborah, age 11

It was such a fantastic book that I am in love with it before even reading half of the book. I am in love with Paul, Hannah, Joey and Kit. Basically, every single characters’ in there. And I sooo love the plotting and ending…sooo fantastic!!

Hope to get your other books, but they don’t sell ALL of them here in Singapore

Lauren, age 13

• <— five lucky stars <3

Georgie, age 11

this book is fantasic i loved every minute of it and i simply couldn’t put it down.If you haven’t already read it you must (you will love it!)

Sopho, age 11

Driftwood rocks! I love it!!!

Duck, age 13

I read an extract and it’s great! I’m working on my own book called Strawberry Swirltm
does anyone live in Scotland for the Friendship festival?
My second name is Galloway!

Katherine, age 13

The most amazing book i have probebly read. Absoloply amazing!its so touching that i cryed at the end, and i love books about schools and friends and boys! Keep writing books like this Cathy! I love them !

Duck, age 13

I read an extract and it’s great! I’m working on my own book called Strawberry Swirltm
does anyone live in Scotland for the Friendship festival?
My second name is Galloway!

Melissa, age 12

Hi i’m Melissa from NZ.I LOVE this book so i can’t put it down.It’s a wonderful story.

Hope, age 11

driftwood is my fave book cos the characters are all weird like me and my mates

Hannah, age 12

i really love this book, i love the way paul and hannah have this really great bond it made me sad the way paul’s mum died. I really wish there was a driftwood 2 where paul and hannah kiss and get together and where kit and joey get back together

Anna, age 13

Execellent book !!!
Full of friendship & saddness
and adventure.
Very sad and compelling book.
Which ends up happy.
Its a great book for any one that is into all the stuff i talked about!!!

Katherine, age 13

The most amazing book i have probebly read. Absoloply amazing!its so touching that i cryed at the end, and i love books about schools and friends and boys! Keep writing books like this Cathy! I love them !

Rebecca, age 13

The best book I have read in ages. It’s so touching and takes unexpected twists and turns. Loved all the characters especially Hannah’s cute little kitten. Paul was really sweet and secretive and I was really inticed by his character. A brilliant read!

Kimberley, age 12

Even though I’m usually not caught reading this kind of book, I felt addicted to it. The ending some how brought a lump in my throat. It may seem like a really girly book on the outside, but it’s a touching story on the inside. I love it, love it, love it!

Amina, age 13

I luv Drifftwood Just love it could’nt put it down for two and a half hour …

Aimee, age 13

i think that driftwood is absoluately brill..!! i love it ..!!! love all of her books but this one espiecely =] xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Joanna, age 12

I havnt read Driftwood yet but it looks very exciting and adventurous!I know i will like it.

Amber, age 11

I have read driftwood, lucky star, sundae girl and scartlett.
Lucky star is my favourite book ever! I really enjoyed driftwood though.
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Anna, age 11

driftwood is an exelent book when i finished reading it i was sad because i wanted it to go on 4 eva.

u should read it

Naoma, age 12

Wow, I’ve read most of your books, but not Driftwood. My all time fave has to be Love, Peace & Chocolate!! I’ve read the extract from Driftwood, and I so can’t wait to buy the book – it looks fab!

Caitlyn, age 11

I have 52 books in my room (i love to read) and I have read Driftwood 5 times, it’s my favourite book ever! I just bought Sundae girl today, and I cannot wait to start reading! Driftwood is surprising, emotional, CREATIVE, PEACFUL AND UTTERLY amazing.

Becca, age 12

Driftwood was the best book i’ve ever read,it was so real. I’ve never really been much of a book reader but when I read your’s i really began to enjoy them. Driftwood was amazing because it was magical and addictive.

Amzy, age 13

Cathy you is just so brilliant, you should totally write a sequence to driftwood and lucky star. xxx.Good Luck in all your futuristic books.xxx

emma, age 13

i have read loads of books including all of yours but the best book i have ever read is driftwood i couldnt put it down and read it over and over again!!

Lauren, age 10

Driftwood is a great book.It tells a story of true friendship.All your books make me want to carry on and on reading.So you have to carry on and on writing!

Ashley, age 12

LOVE THE BOOK DRIFTWOOD IT IS MY FAVOURITE OF ALL CATHY’S BOOKS AS IT HIGHLIGHTS PROBLEMS OF BULLYING AND IT HAD A REAL TWIST TO IT!

Samantha, age 13

OMG! i read this book about 1 year ago and i just bought the new book lucky star. I havent finished reading it but i can definetely say there is no turning down my crowd favourite. DRIFTWOOD .

Mish, age 14

It was the absolute best book i ever read!!!! It made me laugh, cry and even scream!!

Laura

I think this book is great I like paul with all his sketches and brill drawings!

Tamara, age 14

This book is really good. It captures so many things at once! it made me cry in the end- I loved it!

Ella, age 12

This story is so amazing! Ut makes you feel all the emotions. I loved this book! It’s inspired me to write my own stories!

Sarah, age 12

I got driftwood on monday and it is wednesday and I have already finished it.I couldn’t put it down.it was so interesting but I felt really sorry for Paul.Kit and his so call friends were so mean to Paul.I loved it and I hope to read your other books!

Amelia, age 13

This book made my cry because it is really beautiful. I kind of know what Hannah goes through. Please write more about Hannah, Paul, Kit and Joey.

Ashleigh, age 11

‘this is the best book i have ever read by far! i felt like i was standing there in the scene feeling what the characters were feeling’

Ashleigh, age 11

‘this is the best book i have ever read by far! i felt like i was standing there in the scene feeling what the characters were feeling’

Jodie, age 11

I love Driftwood! It was such a compelling story!! I loved the relationnships in the book and was so hoping that Hannah and Paul may get together as boyfriend/girlfriend!!! I so saw love when I looked at them! Joey and Kit was never gonna work!!! Overall it’s the best book I have ever read!!!

Briony, age 12

Drifwood is really about love and bullying.Life was probaly a nightmare for Hannah when Kit(her brother) and best mate Joey were going out and snogging all the time!

Duck, age 12

I’ve not read it yet but it sounds really cool, I wrote to Cathy and she thinks that I would be a good writer one day… maybe i will.

Amy, age 10

It is the best book I’ve ever read. It’s so cool that i read it twice!
Cathy Cassidy is my favoriot author in the WHOLE world!

Lucy, age 13

I read an extract of Driftwood in Dizzy and I had to wait about a year before I saw it in shops (I was in France) then eventually got it and LOVED it. Joey is awesome, and if I were in ENglish school then I would definatly be wearing non-school uniform like Joey! (In French school there’s NO uniform!) I love Good Charlotte too and stated listening to way more of their music since reading Driftwood! I’ve read it like 7 times already, it’s that kool! :D

Puppylover, age 10

addictive or wat?!

i could not put it down ,i read it in about an hour,and i was really sad wen it ended i could read cathys books for eva.

Neelum, age 11

Who knew bulling was that bad you did.
i have never been bulled and i think it is a horrible thing to do.
Brava Cathy your book could help bullies see what a fool they are!!!

Claire, age 11

I was happy when i won the book, and reading it made me even happier. I could feel how the cahracters felt, and I understood them. I loved Driftwood.

Ira, age 12

It is really interesting and fast moving.Once you start reading it you just can not put it down!

Angharad, age 12

I love your books their fab
i have just finished reading Driftwood i coudnt put it down I felt so sorry for Paul being bullied and all but it all turned out good in the end.
can’t wait to read all your other books …

Rameen, age 11

i loved that book it was so sad i really coulden’t stop reading ti until i finished it!
please all listen to the moral in the book!

Katie, age 10

I thought this book was all right. It was a bit boring at the start but got interesting around the end. A bit depresing for me but I liked the way it ended.

Neelum, age 11

Who knew bulling was that bad you did.
i have never been bulled and i think it is a horrible thing to do.
Brava Cathy your book could help bullies see what a fool they are!!!

Tara, age 11

i thinks it great and joey is soo coool i luv good charlotte but you should have a book with my chemical romance I FELT SOO SORY FOR PUAL but i was sad when the book ended i wanted mooore!

Sarah, age 13

i just finished this book and i couldn’t put it down! u MUST read this book cos it’s just brill! Cathy Cassidy, u rite the best books i have read in a long time and i just want to read more! Bring ‘em on!

Natasha, age 11

i have just read this book and it really took to my heart.the book is just amazing how cathy writes in this creative way.Cathy Cassidy is definetley now my favourite author because i have read three of her books now and all of them have been spectactular.

Natalie, age 11

The day I bought the book was the day that I had to go and visit my family. Because they just talk and talk I get really bored easily. So I took out driftwood and I began to readit. By the time we had all eaten and were ready to go home I had read thewhole book and read the extras at the back.I had read it all because it was so hooking.Ijust couldn’tput it down even when we were eating.Ican’t wait to read the other books.

Lucy_luv_rock, age 13

I must have read this book…15 time already! NO, really. I’m sure alot of peole would luv a sequel with more of Joey’s outragious outfits (they’re good tips) and stuff about the kittens!
I wish I could meet Joey Donovan in real life- she sounds AWESUM! And I luv Good Charlotte 2!!!

Alisa, age 13

i am loving diftwood!i am on the last chapter and its getting very good,I cant wait to see how it turns out.This is my frist cathy cassidy book and i am looking forwad to reading more of her books. I hope its a happy ending because it has been such a good book. A MUST READ!!!

Ellie, age 11

This book is so brilliant in so many ways!
This story really got to me and made me understand the troubles of bullying and being alone at times.
This story is so intense it made cry! I have read this book about 5 times now and I still get a grip inside my chest everytime I have read it! I absolutley LOVE your books Cathy Cassidy! They rock!
Thankyou for letting me share my interests !

Annieee, age 13

Well, i’ve read all of cathy’s books now, and i have to say this is my favourite out of them all. I can really relate with it, and the little details added in, such as cherryade, and beach magic. It’s a really thought provoking book. I enjoy all of Cathy’s books loads though, and im gonna keep collecting them too. Thankyou for bringing me hours of entertainment when i was lost in the worlds of your characters .

Hannah, age 10

hi cathy i love the book driftwood i thought it was so romantic and the kittens sounded so cute!
I got it from my school libary and when i finished it i gave it to my friend safa and she read half of it and said that she wasent so keen and i thought what world do u live in?I went mad but most people like diffrent things.
I am also reading lucky star and i love it i cannot put it down i just think that mouse and cat are so romantic.And i am reading indigo blue aswell i think it is quite sad but i havent finished it yet! cathy i would realy like to be your number one fan with a couple of other people. bye!

Amz, age 11

i think it was sooooooooooooo brill but i felt sorry for paul soooooooo much. i am glad that it ended in a nice way. love, peace and chocolate lol xxx

Georgia, age 11

Most books of yours are good but this is outstnding its so diffrent to all other books I could read it millons of times and not get board of it! Most books are simalar to a book that the Ather likes themself but this is diffrentt!
I give it 100 out of 10!!
George
xx

Ellie, age 12

Your books are soooo good i read “Driftwood” first because my mum bought it for me to go on holiday and i lyked it soo much i read it 5 tyms n we wer onli ther for a week since then i have read them all and i cant wait for ginger snaps to come out i have all the books and need the new one so much!!

Chloe, age 9

i love your books i cant wait for your next book to come out ginger snaps!!!!

Olivia, age 10

This is a pick up and not put down book!!!

Rachel, age 11

It was fab! I thought the kittens sounded really cute especially krusty.

Rameen, age 11

I loved that book. It was so sad i really couldn’t stop reading it until i finished it!
Please all listen to the moral in the book!

Annie, age 13

Well, i’ve read all of Cathy’s books now, and I have to say this is my favourite out of them all. I can really relate with it, and the little details added in, such as cherryade and beach magic. It’s a really thought provoking book. I enjoy all of Cathy’s books loads though, and I’m gonna keep collecting them too. Thank you for bringing me hours of entertainment when I was lost in the worlds of your characters

Karen, age 11

I absolutely love Driftwood! I reckon it’s you’re best book ever!

Olivia, age 10

This is a pick up and not put down book!!!

Elaine, age 12

xWell i think that this book is really goood because it is like real life xxxxxxxxxx

Rachel, age 11

it was fab! i thought the kittens sounded really cute especially krusty

Kaylee, age 15

this book is great as is the others but enjoyed this to the end read it 3 times in a row and want more

Emma, age 12

Hello Cathy Cassidy

Your books are amzing, I still have to read – Lucky Star and Ice Cream And Dreams. But I’m sure they will be great. Thanks for the insparation!!!

Love Emma xx

Lilly, age 12

I am in the middle of reading this book – I can’t put it down!I love the way Joey always finds a way to rebel against the school. It’s really unexpected when she falls for Hannah’s bro, but it makes the story ace! Thanks Cathy for writing such a cool book!

Brianna, age 10

Dear Cathy,
I absolutely love your books!
They are truly inspiring.When I grow up I would love to write books or become a journalist.I hope you countinue to write lots more books.Of all your books my favourites would have to be Driftwood,Lucky star and Indigo Blue.Keep up the GREAT work(writing).
Love From Brianna

Vanessa, age 11

I think Driftwood is an awesome book and Cathy is an awesome author!!!!!!! Driftwood is a touching and unreal book. I like Kit and Joey they are characters.

Naoma, age 12

Driftwood is an absolutely lovely story. Hannah and Paul are amazing people – even when things get tough they keep going. I love this story and I think everyone should read it.

Kathryn, age 12

Fantastic. It was really touching. Keep writing Cathy, your fans with be waiting!!!!

Dani, age 11

driftwood is my favourite book now and i have read it 7 times and i now know it inside out lol. i really felt sorry for paul, i mean he didn’t even do anything to deserve what was done to him… love dani xxxxxxxxxx

Aileen, age 10

Hi, I love your books and I have them all. It was hard to decide which was my favourite but I finally decided on driftwood! I couldn’t get my head out of it.I told my friends about your books and they love them too!

Lottie, age 14

i was trying to be like Joey for ages after reading Driftwood!
she rocks!
i read it so many times!
LOVE IT.
but i couldnt bring myself to wear what she wears to school.
i guess i’m just a goody two shoes.
unfortunately.
keep up the good work

Rosie, age 11

Great Cathy! Keep writin and you will soon be the best writer the world has ever seen! You are to me anyway! I have started a fanclub at school and more and more gals are joining as i am letting them loan my books for 50p!! I love you lots like jelly tots with vodka shots and a cherry on top!

Charlotte, age 12

The first cathy cassidy book I read was Scarlett, and I thought it was amazing. Then I got Indigo Blue and I thought that was even better! So I picked up Driftwood, hoping it would be as good and it was one of the best books i’ve ever read! I read it in 3 days which is very quick for me! I nearly cryed
when paul was getting bullied! Sorry this review is so long, but Driftwood is so amazing and if i could i would write a review 10 times the size, filled with my favourite parts of the book(mainly everything!)Thank so much cathy for writting this book! :D

Aisling, age 10

Driftwood was by far the best book i ever read!!!it seemed like the characters were real!i loved it so much when i was reading it i would turn on the light in my room when i should be asleep and start reading!

Lucky, age 12

It was my fave. im serious i cried! i luved it. Cathy rules! the charecters have real hearts. i wanna be like cathy one day!

Khadija, age 15

The best teenage book ever.i just wish something had happened between Hannah and Paul.( he sounds really cute to me)Keep on writing books like this and you/ll beat Jacqueline Wilson.

Selby, age 13

this is a fab book i read it in 2 days i just couldn’t put it down can’t wait for others ttyl selby

Jessii, age 11

WOW this book is realli good!! i stayed up late every night reading until i had read it all, i especially luved reading about the joey and her character and paul and his luv of drawing, keep up the good work cathy! x

Shelby, age 14

I read Driftwood a while ago, but I was looking for other Cathy Cassidy books and decided to write my review.
Driftwood was an awesome book that relates to a lot of young peoples lifes.
Fantasticly written by Cathy Cassidy, I LOVE THIS BOOK!!

India, age 13

Driftwood is one of the best books you have ever written! It was romantic, heart-warming, a bit sad with a terrific ending! Thank you for writing it!

Laura, age 12

A heart warming and amazing novel with loveable characters and a real page turned I read it all in one night.

Victoria, age 11

this book is amazing and sad i loved this book i read it 6 times and coudn`t put it down.

Emilia, age 13

I found this book incredible! it was so realistic and i couldnt put it down for a second!

Sophie, age 10

Funny, mysterious…. a perfect book to read

Bernice, age 12

Driftwood was the first book I read from cathy cassidy. I loved it so much! I could really relate to ever single character! Because I read driftwood I started reading almost every cathy cassidy book I can find!

Helena, age 10

Driftwood is one of the best books I have read! I love the characters especially Hannah and Joey. I would recommend Driftwood to everyone I know!

Isabear, age 11

I thought that this book was sad…but still fantastic! Keep up the hard work Cathy!

Lauren, age 13

IT WAS FANTASTIC!
very good i absolutely loved it
cathy cassidy is one of the best authors.

Lauren, age 11

I really liked Driftwood although it’s not my fav. I found I couldn’t put it down after about 10 mins of reading! I really think you should read it! It’s great and for those of you who are worried about reading it. DON’T WORRY!!! I can guaruntee you will LOVE it just like me!

Georgia, age 12

i thought this book was soooooo amazing!! it made cry when paul ran away and how his life was so sad!! it took me less than a day to read cos i could put it down!!

Hannah, age 10

I really enjoyed the book Drift wood it is my favorite book I’v ever read so far! I think if you have not read it yet you should
it is all about situations that could happen in real life.

Amy, age 11

AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING
My fave book of all time along with ‘Elsewhere’ by Gabrielle Zevin.
All your books are amzing but driftwood’s my fave – I have read it at least four times and it touches me every time and never gets old.

Linz, age 10

driftwood is the best book ever it rocks. i love it i have read it a million times and i want to read it even more my favorite bit is when paul runs away because it was exciting!!!!!

Maddy, age 9

Driftwood was fun exiting and cool at the same time! I loved the way everthing was set. I was talking about it so much to my mum she asked me to read the book to her! By the time i reached the 4th chapter My mum was asking to read more.

Millie

Driftwood was sooooooooo addictive! I like the things they say, And Karen is really funny!

Seonaid, age 12

wow wow wow driftwood rocks i keep trying to get away from it but i just can’t stop myself from reading it ,every second each word adds on a little more exitement until your whole mind is bursting to know whats next.i can’t believe how good it is. all i have gotta say is laura dower writer of maddison finn better watch out because cathy is coming to the shore.keep it up cathy i need more books to read.

Lucy, age 11

it is sooo good i loove it i could not stop reading it. i am now reading ginger snaps and i am only on page23 and it seems good!!

Lauren, age 11

Driftwood is an amazing book and I read it in 3 hours – I didn’t put it down once! All of your stories are easy to read and contain serious issues, but this book is the best by far!

Ikram, age 12

driftwood is really nice it makes me really addicted to it wow there is no such a writer like cathy cassidy

Ashleigh, age 13

I loved this book the best its my favourite out of the seris it seems so different to the others

Zoe, age 12

Wow! When I first read Driftwood I just couldn’t believe how emotional a book could make me. Now it’s my favourite book I’ve ever read and I still cry at the ending every time I read it! xx

Saskia, age 11

A book which, like all the other books written by CC, is IMPOSSIBLE to not read in ONE DAY! yes, its THAT good and THAT gripping!

Lulu, age 12

This book was the best book I have ever read!!! It really helps you understand how people who are bullied feel and the consiquences. Brilliant read, I would read it again!!!

Jessy, age 11

This is so good i started reading it at school but never finished it cos it was the end of the school year, i’m now desperately trying to find it in a library so i can finish it!

Taylor-Jo, age 11

i loved this book i just couldnt put it down its amazing how u write ur books it just feels like u are actually there with them looking at whats goin on

Megan, age 13

This is another one of Cassidy’s books that warms and breaks your heart and truly hits a nerve for those who have ever been subject to bullying. Magic, romantic and sometimes utterly infuriating this is Cathy at her best.

Um..., age 12

Wow! this is one of your best books! My best friend thought it was weird but suddenly its all “Oh my gosh, i love this book!” (And i agree with her, its brilliant). If your wondering, shes the one who went on for about 20 lines about Ginger Snaps. (Aoife)

Yoshi, age 12

The first book I ever read of Cathy Cassidy was a young childs one. I was 9 at the time but I didn’t bother putting it down for it was so good. So when my cousin lent me this book I didn’t think I was going to enjoy it as I thought it would be babyish. But I was wrong. So so wrong. It was amazing. I was caught up in it. It was like I was a character in that book. Just pure amazing. Well Done Cathy and I would definetly recommend it for other 11-13 year old girls!
xx

Zeinab, age 12

HI! i love cathy cassidy!I’ve read “Driftwood”, and “Dizzy” and I LOVE THEM…. but i only found one book in the library,i live in newmarket ontario

Leah, age 11

in the book driftwood, it is as if i can actually see kit,paul,hannah and even joey.I feel i can talk to them, share thoughts and be friends with them.I feel the same way in the book sundae girl(the only 2 ive read) with,Jude,kevin,Nuala and
judes family. this may sound weird but its true!!
cathy rules!!shes the best

Elzzzz ;), age 10

driftwood was really good. Although paul was slightly weird to be honest, i realy enjoyed reading driftwood and i finished it quickly, it was a great book to be honest you are a great writer keep them coming.

Celina, age 12

i think that Driftwood is one of her best books ever. it is amazing..you will never read a more acciting and frighting and powerful book..

its amasing!!

Cassie, age 13

Driftwood is THE best book ever. I can’t believe what happened to Paul. He’s such a great character. Everyone is, though Kit should’ve spoke up too. <3 the books, Cathy!

Hannah, age 11

it looks exellent and i’m probrably going to buy it.it has the charictor hannah i understand and my name is hannah so i’m defo probs going to buy it.

Temi, age 11

i love driftwood and even though kit said sorry i dont forgive him or his dumb friends i loooove paul but i thought he was gay, still i loooooove this book. I love cathy cassidy’s booooks. theres someone in my book that reminds me kinda of joey and someone who reminds me of hannah opps im going on and on still i looooooooooove your BOOKS!all i need to read next is gingersnaps you’ve got to make more! and fast!

Jazz, age 13

I loved this book it is my all time fav. The characters rocked, but i really dislike Kit for what he did to Paul. I love all your books, i have read a lot of books by Jacqueline Wilson and Meg Cabot but yours definatly beat them both!! Keep Writing.

Subah, age 13

Wow!,

i know you get this a lot.
but I loved your book so much i think it was unhealthy.

I loved the ending. it just made me want more. It would be so great if you could make a follow up to it.

Your probably in my top 2 fave Authors :)

love your books like crazy.

bye

subah.xO

Stacey, age 13

I love this book!! I love all of your books Cathy!! you are an amazing writer. This book got me sooo emotional. seriously! Once i finished reading it i couldnt stop crying till like half an hour later. My mum had to give me a big hug to make me stop crying even a little bit! It has the most meaningful storyline and the best characters. Thanku so much for writing this and giving me the opportunity to read such an AWESOME book!! xD

Ellie, age 9

Really Good Book. I loved it. Cathy did a great job and give you advise to buy it now!

Isabella, age 11

hi i loved the book driftwood its soo amazing !! you are my fave authur and i absolutely love your books you come up with so many ideas i cant believe it the book is so great i couldnt put it down!!it is sooo addictive!!!

Lauren, age 12

brilliant! the best book ever! this is my first book by cathy cassidy that i have read and its brilliant, even though its so sad when paul is getting bullied.

Emma, age 11

I got the book yesterday and …WOW I always get your books in my libary but they don’t have most of them but a nice woman in my libary orded all of them. She must be a secret Cathy Cassidy Fan!!!!!!!!!

Darian

Hi i have just finished reading driftwood and it was really sad but i thought it was one of your best books.

Hannah, age 13

cathy – please do a sequal to driftwood , if you do i will be the happiest thirteen year old alive

Amber, age 12

Very good!!

Jay, age 10

ITS A GR3AT BOOK
3V3RY TIM3 I R3AD IT ITS
LIK3 ST3PPING INTO ANOTH3R WORLD AND YOU CAN IMAGIN3 3V3RYTHING IN YOUR MIND I LOV3 CATHY CASSIDY BOOKS TH3R3 TH3 B3ST MY 1ST BOOK IS DRIFTWOOD MY S3COND FAVORIT3 IS INDIGO BLU3 3RD IS GING3R SNAPS…I LOV3 ALL OF TH3M LOL

Sophie, age 13

just finished driftwood, only took me an hour and a half split between 2 days. its such an amazing book, especially when it got to the end bit, and i love the many mentions of good charlotte, as they are one of my favourite bands (others are paramore, green day and my chemical romance, 4, i know).

Hannah, age 13

i red this book while i was on holiday in cornwall it was really really good , so i didnt put it down all the time i was there. driftwood was happy in parts and sad in others it has such good description you feel like your there in joeys cottage or with the kittens it is the best book i have ever read and it has so much feeling i would recomend it to anyone and everyone. thanks hannah xxx
p.s love you cathy hope one day you make it to my school

Lauren, age 12

When I got this book for my birthday a week ago, I wasn’t sure if I would like it because I have never read Cathy Cassidy before and I didn’t know what her books were like, but, after reading Driftwood, I only have one thing to say: BRILLIANT! I loved the whole book, except for the part where Paul was bullied; I was close to tears! I will definately read more of Cathy’s books now. (As I type, I am reading bits of Scarlett, which I brought today.) Keep on writing, Cathy! You’re brilliant!

anonymous, age 13

best book ive read, it really helped me, i had a lot of trouble being bullied for being different and i self harmed too for different reasons but then some kid suspected and pulled my sweatband off. i believe u should stand for what you believe in and not let anyone get you down, parents, teachers, or other kids, dont let them get to you. ur an absolute inspiration cathy

Rayzabarns, age 12

Driftwood is so amazing it is a really great book. I have borrowed it from the library sooooooooooooo many times…..

Jessica, age 12

OMG! I abdolutley loved ur book driftwood it was sooo gr8 and i felt so sorry 4 Paul who was getting bullies i wanted to cry!!!

Celina, age 12

Driftwood is very very everything ..there it gets sad and here it scary and over there its amazingly happy. all of cathys books are powerful just like this one

Jessahka, age 11

Hi – This book was A-MAH-ZING.

gREAT WORK, ily

Charlotte, age 13

This was the best books i have ever read, once i got into it i couldn’t stop reading, and i am looking forward to reading the rest. keep on writing!!!!!

Jazz, age 13

This is the best book you’ve written I read it in 1 day i just couldnt put it down!!!!!

Sophie, age 11

Cathy ur books r addictive. I just couldnt put it down. I absolutely loved it: the characters,the plot, the way it was written. It is my all time favourite book. Thanks soooo much for writing it.

Mhairi, age 9

I think drift wood is a really exciting book. it is a touching story. You can really tell what Jude is feeling and it is like you are stepping into her mind. when i had to give it back to the local libary i was devistated. i was really sad when i finished the book but i read lot’s of other Cathy Cassidy books like Scarlette and Sundae Girl.

Katie-mai, age 10

I love this book Paul and Heather are really cool it ataully helped me make up with my BFF don’t know why it helped but it did! p.s aswell as Ben and Jerry’s icecream fishfood!

Thanks Cathy
p.s Mega thanks for putting my poem in your poem contest loads of people in my school said
I can’t writ to save my life, so i nearly cryed when I found out! I’m sad!

Maddie, age 11

hey i looooovvvvveeeee all the cathy cassidy books i found out about them one day when i was in the libary supposed to be doing a book report but found this book and sat there reading it it is really well written and has a good sense of drama.
BEST BOOK I EVER READ!!!!!

Happy, age 12

Hi cathy!!! i love ur books!! Even though this is the first book i have read… i am in LOVE with it!!! i’m so gonna buy the rest of ur books…thx a tons!!!(:

Brigette, age 12

I Lovvveedd Drift Wood its my FAVORITE Cathy Cassidy book…..well maybe..:/:)

Katie, age 12

Driftwood is a fabulous book! My favourite character was Paul, because he sounded so cute, and he was only being himself! I nearly cried when reading about him! I’d defo give Driftwood 10 out of 10!

Eliza, age 12

OMG I absolutely LOved this book. It was so touching, fun and sweet. Cathy adds all the best things to her books to make them absolutely perfect!

Sophie, age 12

Theres nothing wrong with being different is there?
I love the ending when it all turns happy again! So whta if someone wants green hair or wants to wear make-up its their choice their life! I would love to be wild and exiting like the charecters in all your books they are so funand such a good read! xxx

Rebecca, age 13

This book is amazing, it inspired me to start writing. All your books are great but Driftwood was so real, i could imagine all the characters and their problems clearly.

Zoe, age 13

The book was soooo sad and happy at the same time!! Poor Paul…..He was bullied because he was different:( That’s not fair!! Loved the book though. Cathy please write more!! Iv’e run out now! Iv’e read all your books!!!!!!!

Seonaid-storm, age 12

i’ve read three of ur books and i luv everyone of them,i’ve read driftwood,sundae girl and dizzy,my fave is sundae girl..i love carter in it,he’s so sweet.Today i hope to go buy lucky star and ginger snaps from my fave book store,which by the way has most of cathy’s books. I actually feel happy i havn’t read all your books because i still have lots to look forward to reading.You see if i start a cathy book i can’t stop reading until i’m done.luv ya cath,pls write 10 more so if you ever die or stop writing the other cathy luvers and i can still read your books,bye.

Annie, age 11

Driftwood is a fantastic book.
I finished reading it in one day because I was so hooked on to it.
It’s so sad when the boys start bullying Paul, Hannah’s brother Kit included. Paul was lucky to have Hannah there to be his friend through everything.
It was heartbreaking when Paul had to leave, and I loved the ending when he came back.
Krusty is such a cute cat!!