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OUR NEW COVER GIRL!
This was officially THE hardest comp ever to judge… there were tons of entries and every one of them was gorgeous, cool and full of personality! It took a while, but our panel finally settled on the reader they felt was most like Skye from the Chocolate Box Girls… and I agreed! It was a little like watching Skye come to life!
Well done Grace W – your photos were great, and I think you’ll be a great model for the paperback version of Marshmallow Skye. (Possibly Summer’s Dream too, as Skye and Summer are twins!)
The official photoshoot will take place at the HQ of GirlTalk mag in London, later this month… and I am pretty sure Grace will enjoy her day in the spotlight!
I only wish everyone could be a winner… you were all AWESOME and if the results of this comp work out well, you never know… there may be more COVER GIRL comps in the future! I know what a positive, generous bunch you are, too, and I know you’ll be pleased for Grace. If you’re sad at missing your model-girl moment, nip over to the SUPER FANS SECRET PAGE# and try this month’s Superfan challenge to send in a pic of you ‘striking a pose’ – the best one will win a signed copy of STRIKE A POSE DAIZY STAR! (If you don’t know the secret password yet, sign up for the free email NEWSLETTER – there’s a clue in every issue!)
I’d better get back to work… I’m writing the next book in the series, Summer’s Dream, right now. And don’t forget to check out the Aug 4th issue of MIZZ mag to see if you’re one of the six shortlisted finalists for the MBFR 2011 Comp! What are you waiting for?
xxx
265 Comments on OUR NEW COVER GIRL!
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Niamh says...
Well done luv your picture I really wanted to win but u were great
Emily says...
Hiya Cathy! I think you chose the right person and I can’t wait to read Marshmallow skye!!!! Love Emily xxxx
Tylah says...
wow, well done Grace! I didn’t enter as my hair is red, but you look so good for it. congrats!
Zara says...
Eeeeeep! So happy 4 Grace! Wish I could be her. Sadly I live abroad and Im not blonde….Or pretty. Maybe Cathy could create a rather plump, asian girl. ;) haha. Nah Im not into modeling. Very happy for Grace, a big fan Im guessing. Can’t wait for summer dreams. Maybe the next could be Coco Magic and Honey swirl. Maybe. Pretty rubbish names? Haha keep writing CC! Love ZaraX
leena salem says...
can’t wait to get the book.it sound’s cool and look’s cool
Georgie Farr says...
I’m very proud of Grace. It is a shame that I didn’t win, but I think Grace looks beautiful and she will be perfect for Marshmallow Skye and Summer’s Dream. I just want to say well done Grace and I’m hope you are exciting seeing your cover face for Marshmallow Skye.
Take Care
From Georgie Farr, age 14
A Little Sad says...
Well done Grace Im really pleased for you even thoung I am sad not to have won xxxx
Megan says...
great pic too bad i never won :)
megan says...
Yay im the first to comment!!! :)
Rebeka A says...
Well done Grace W! Awesome picture. I didn’t enter, because I thought I’d have no chance! I was right, Graces’ entry is amazing!
Meghan says...
Congratulations! Wish i won. oh well! are there any new competitions coming up?
ccfan xx says...
aww well done grace i’m sure you’ll look great on the front of the books. U seem very well suited as the chaaracter. Cathy wen will you put more comps on the page for us all tto enter xxx
xRoSeX says...
wow Grace you look amazing.Good job Cathy you picked a girl who really looks like my idea of Skye. What day is Marshmallow Skye coming out? Love your biggest fan Rose
Eve Parker says...
Hi!, so how many more books in the chocolate box series or other books like dizzy and lucky star do you think you’ll write? And if you how what plans have you got for them? Eve p/xxx
lou says...
awww well done grace i am kinda sad i didnt win though!! o well gd luck at the photo shoot xxx
Evie says...
Hi cathy!, i’ve read all your books and i have been waiting for you to write another book! so i cant waite to read marsh mellow skye! Hurray i new book to enjoy!!!!
Emmie says...
Well done Grace! Your photo looks really cool, and your really pretty! Fabulous xxx
nancy07 says...
Hhhhuuuuggggeeee congrats to grace I’m so happy for you you’ll be amazing I know it! I’m so excited about your new books cathy coz I’m collecting them all. Good luck grace and keep writing cathy!!!!! Xxxxx from nancy xxxxxxx
nancy says...
So happy for u grace u will b wonderful and good luck! Break a leg but not literally!!!!x
Nada Newesser says...
Well done to Grace! Cathy, you definitely picked the right girl to be Skye as she looks exactly how I imagined Skye and Summer to look like! :) xxx
Lucia Cathers says...
wow. you deseverve 2 be covergirl!
adaeze says...
hi grace i thing you really earned to be on rhe cover well done.am enrting it next time
Ellie says...
Well done Grace! I’m disappointed that I didn’t win but you’ll make a better cover girl than I ever would have :)
chloe ... ;( says...
well done Grace … quite upset about not winning … but you know … her pic was really pretty …. hope you do another cover girl comp for your next your new books …xx ;(
Grace w says...
WOO HOO !!!!!
Grace (Cover Girl) says...
Hi Guys!!! Id Just Like To Say A HUGE Thankyou To All Of You And Cathy For Choosing Me Over A Lot Of Gorgeous Girls! I Really Appreciate Your Comments And Im Sure If She Could She Would Have Chosen You All! Im Glad You Like My Photo And I Bet It Was A VERY TOUGH DECISION !! P.S. Message For Cathy…Cant Wait To Meet You!!!!! Love From Grace :) xx
Carlyn Mae <3 says...
My forgot to sent her pic in but Well Done!!!
Beth :) says...
Hi well done Grace you will make a good model you are just as i imagined Skye and Summer to look Congrats
cam says...
Well Done Grace And Have A Great Time With Cathy XX :) byyeee
super fan says...
Well done Grace :) Wish I could have won…maybe another time :) For Honey, will the comp be open for 14+ ? How old is she ?
Ursula Webster says...
Aw, well done! You deserved it! Wish i could have won, Oh well, maybe next time. Have fun!!! =)
Hannah says...
Well done Grace!!!! I can’t wait to see you as Skye – you really suit her!I hope you have fun at the photoshoto! Cathy, when will a preview of Marshmallow Skye be out?? And when will Summer Dream be out??
Niamh again says...
hello cathy me again well done grace u pic is so cool well i did not win but ill tired again when the next book comes out well done to the people who won the team team too !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Annabel says...
wow that’s an amazing picture! Congrats Grace! Cathy made a brilliant choice in picking you for the cover! have a good time with cathy!
Kate says...
Isn’t the new book going to be called VANILLA SKYE ? It’s just that I was reading the article and it says MARSHMALLOW SKYE but in my CHERRY CRUSH book it says it will be called VANILLA SKYE ,anyway congrats on winning Grace I didn’t enter because I was too young but hopefully there will be a comp. for Coco as I look most like her and I am closer to her age! Kate
Ellen, Ireland says...
Kudos Grace, you look actually an awful lot like I imagined her, I wonder what the cover will be like… Have fun anyway, you defintely look the part!!!
xxEllen
Holly xXx says...
Wow Grace! You sound so kind and sweet. And you are obviously well suited to play Skye. Have you always wanted to be a model because it sure looks like it! congrats! Hx
olivia says...
well done grace your now famous to me (sorta)
Eden says...
Grace congratulations! I didnt enter because im not blonde but maybe their will be another comp! But i hope you have a great time with Cathy, your so lucky! You will make an amazing Skye. You deserved to win! Well done hope you have fun! =) xxxxx
Bethan says...
I wish I entered
Jemima says...
Wow – your photo is absolutely beautiful Grace! I am sure you will do great in the photoshoot and have a lovely time. I am not jealous or upset because I didn’t enter (I live in NZ) But still, well done to everyone who entered.
Alphie says...
Grace W certainy suites the role of Skye! Good like Grace, and I’m looking forward to Marshmallow Skye and Summer’s Dream! ;D
Grace says...
Congrats grace I am really happy for you. You look exactly like I thought Skye would look like I have too remember to enter next time
Anna says...
Congrats Grace, you really are just like Skye. I’m sure your cover picture will be gorg!
Izzy says...
Congratz Grace!!! Really proud of ya , if u ever wanna swp places im still here u r totally the right person for da cover girl xxx
cc fan <3 says...
Kate, is was going to be called vanilla skye but got changed to marshmallow few months ago. i think the new name sounds great and hopefully the book will be too
lucy says...
well done grace W you look really nice
danielle says...
well done grace btw you will make the best skye ever ;]
ellie x says...
WOW ! That pic is great. Well done (:
Lucy Coleman says...
Well Done Grace!! Cannot wait to read this book :) :) so excited my family are stating to get annoyed i keep montioning it :) <3 love you Cathy :)
alisha kauser says...
are you gonna write any more cool books
Hannah says...
A bit sad i didn’t win but well done to Grace{it was an amazing pic} P.S Cathy can u tell us when Marshmallow Skye and Summer’s dream r coming out.
Alicia says...
Hello!! Well i must say, that is one cool picture. I love it! Can’t wait to read marshmallow skye, and summer’s dream! Well done Cathy and well done Grace! from your number #1 fan, Alicia <3 <3, :) :) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Blackberry Curve says...
Well done :) I think your all winners, well done gurlzzz
Emma says...
Congratulations to Grace for winning! I’m sure you’ll do fantastically and can’t wait to hear the results for MBFR now :3
Name says...
Will there be more cover girl comps?
Olivia :) says...
Well done Grace! A worthy winner! :)
gertrude says...
gr8!pic…..thought skye had blonde hair??????anyway cant wait 4 the book to come out!!!!!!u look gr8…wish id entered!since i do have blonde hair n blue eyes >>>>>but u will b amazing!!!!!!!xxkeep writing ccx
Lucy *Graces W BFF* says...
Im So Proud Of U Grace Ur Exactly Like Skye I Loved Your Picture Wish I Was You Im Pleased You Won!! Other Thousands And Thousands Of Entries! U Got Choose! Cant Wait To Meet You Cathy As Grace Is Bringing Me To The Tea Party,Cant Wait To Read Marshmellow Skye, Summers Dream, Cocos And Honeys Book To, Cathy: May You Describe Coco To Me As I Imagine Myself Like Her!! Im Not Quite Sure About Her Looks Though, THANKS AND WELL DONE GRACE , PROUD OF YOU
mabel says...
i actually imagined skye like that! WELL DONE !
Elle says...
Great job Grace! Awesome picture! Cathy and the judges have made the right decision :) You’ll make an awesome Skye and hopefully and awesome Summer! I can’t wait to read the books! Rock on!
Jazzi XD says...
In Cherry Crush it says the next book will be vanilla skye… ?
Annie H. says...
Well done Grace – you are so pretty and exactly like Skye! Have fun at the photo shoot. I know you’ll do fabb!! x-X-x
Emma says...
congrats Grace your pic is fab! Im so happy about all of cc’s books, who feels the same?
Jess x says...
Heyya people a little sad i didnt win but oh well. Graces pic is amazing. I hope theres another comp soon. Jess x
Name says...
Well done Grace… Awsome pic! Does anybody else remember that in the very first version of Cherry Crush it said the other books in the series was Vanilla Skye to come in September?
becky says...
hiyaa ohmigosh grace u lukk amazing!!!!!!! congrates yhu deserve it!!!! cant wait 4 next book!!
Brodie says...
Well done Grace! Sad i didnt win, but Grace looks perfect for it!
RE:name says.... says...
Oh hey ’’NAME’’ cc changed the name a couple of monthes ago… she said marshmallow skye sounded better then vinalla… something like that…. :)
xoxooxo Ps: Who cares ABOUT THE NAME ? The book is ganna be FAB !
Maddy.C says...
WOW , this girl is great, good choice Cathy! The way Grace is positioned really caught my eye x really reminded me of Skye:) Well done Grace xxx and have fun at your photo shoot in London! :D xxx
ALICIA says...
well done grace, cc will there be an official cc mag like jws?????
Amy says...
The picture of skye is just brilliant. Well done Grace!!! You certainly deserved to win!!
Yinka says...
Grace, I’m so glad you won- your gorgoeus! I couldn’t have entered as I don’t have blonde hair! xx
Jess says...
Well dne Grace! I forgot to enter but since I am 11, by the time i am 14+ i could enter for Honey! If there is one….I am ur #1 fan- got all of ur books!!!
Amy Davidson says...
wow! Grace brilliant picture xxx your really beautiful xxx
Charlotte says...
Awhh, Grace Well done!! Your a great model and your REALLY pretty. You SOOO deserved to win! Xxxx
Evie says...
Cool hat, I think you will make a great skye! :)
Racheal says...
Your really lucky Grace!!! Wish cathy would write a book about a black girl.
cathy cassidy says...
Racheal, there are black and Asian characters in several of my books… Love, Peace & Chocolate (Kady); Angel Cake (Dan); Indigo Blue (Aisha); Gingersnaps (Nisha & Jas) amongst others… and there’ll be more, too, don’t worry! xxx
Maria says...
hey congrats grace you lool so cool in the picture. p.s cathy when does marshmallow skye come out. and does this mean there cant be another cover girl for summer?
sydney says...
hiya well done Grace youl look great on marshmallow skye i think you were the one i would hav chosen if it were me.x.xxx congrats
Sophie says...
Cool pic!! I soo wish I could have entered, but Grace deserved to win!!! Any comps coming up that New-Zealanders can participate in Cathy?
Skyler says...
pretty!! but doesn’t skye have bolnde hair?
clarz says...
Marshmallow Skye?? i thought it was vanilla skye???
Haleemah says...
Congrats Grace. I really wanted to enter but sadly I am not light blonde ( shortish length, dark blonde with light highlingts) and wear glasses :( If cathy ever makes a book starring a white english girl like that then u who to call!! Once again, well done grace. U look just like how cathy described Skye. I’ll buy the book!! XX
Immy says...
wow well done grace thats a great pic! :D i didnt enter cos i’m mixed race wiv black hair … oh well! but i cant wait 4 the book i’m really excited xxx
lily says...
good choice she is lucky
Erin says...
Heya well done Grace, that pic is amazing! I was imagining Skye as more of a blondie, but the rest of her is exactly like your picture!
P.S. LOVE the hat! :)
Angelina-Rosie says...
Hello, good job Grace you totally deserved to be the cover girl, your photo is amazing well done xxxxxxx
emma says...
congrats Grace n i would like 2 say that i thought that it was vannilla sky not marshmellow sky couse it said that in the back of the fist book cherry crush
Grace says...
Hey well done Grace. Sadley it’s me. But if u ever need a aurben freckled girl, Cathy u can count on me to strike a pose!
Roshni says...
Hey Cathy, WOW gr8 choice! If I were you I’d choose her too! I think she is really beautiful…she is a very lucky girl…
I am now wishing her all the best and quite hoping she gets a career with this don’t you? She can can’t she?
xxx…Roshni Patel (aged 11)...xxx
Lolli says...
I really wanted to win but you definitely chose the right person for the job! Luv the hat!
Felicity says...
Well done Grace! I can’t wait till I see this book!
Izzie Rennard says...
Wowwwwww congrats Grace!! That picture looks just as i thought skye would look!! And Cathy by the way i am now really envious- all the girls on the covers are sooo pretty!! xxx
Samantha says...
I wasnt to sure on the covergirl comp at the start because i was worried the person would look nothing like the charecter?how i imagined, but gracie is PERFECT ! :) Well done! :D
Alice says...
Well done Grace! U are way more like Skye than me. I’m more dramatic so I guess I’m a lot like honey, personality-wise. I’m not that tall. In four years I hope theres a honey comp!! I will so go for it!
Harper 7 hee hee says...
u luk gr8 tho i lkd gd 2. xxx well dne!!!
kiesha says...
just how i imagined her!
Rida :) says...
Cathy, I think you chose the perfect person for Marshmallow Skye! I cant wait to read it. I have read Cherry Crush over and over again. Well done Grace Congratz x and yes Racheal I think you are right I would love if an asian or black girl was the main character in a story that you wrote ‘cause i would love to be the covergirl for it!!!!!! x :)
Name says...
Your really pretty Grace! I can’t wait to see you on the front cover!!! Enjoy your modelling experience
Amy Davidson says...
WOOW ! Grace your entry is amazing… I’m soooooo glad your the cover girl, hope you had a good time at the photo shoot! Did you get to meet Cathy??? xxxx
sheryl says...
I just <3 that picture. It was awesome just the perfect marshmallow skye
Sara says...
you were born to be skye rock on im really hopin to be a cover girl im soooo like coco.
mousey says...
the pic iooks great an hope i can c u cc an get all my cc book signed like i got them sighned at lcs an when do we find out bout choco box comp winr luv u cc xx mousey
Tara says...
Great job Grace! You really deserved to win and I can’t wait to read Marshmallow Skye!
eilidh says...
i thought ur nxt book was goin 2 be called vanilla skye have u changed it??
charlotte says...
wow well done Grace! i love ur picture it’s just how i would have imagined skye! ur lucky u get to be on two covers! i didn’t enter cos i have ginger hair and not pretty enough but good for you!
Lauren B says...
I was really dissapointed when I found out I didnt win but CONGRATS Grace!Just as I thought about the fact I have no luck with comps I won the strike a pose daizy star book competition! xxx
Megan says...
hope there will be a cover comp 4 coco coz i am most like her
storm says...
grace really reminds me of skye..can’t wait to read the book!! wish i could meet CC in person!! =D
beth says...
congrats grace. I didnt enter myself as i am ginger with green eyes and wear glasses because im short sighted. You could say im a geek. Aswell as all of that i dont like dresses. Grace you look so much like skye its like she was based on you.
Bethxxx
Freya says...
You look really good, im upset though coz i was going 2 entr but the closing date had gone :(
Morgan says...
Well done Grace!! I never entered and I am so glad for you! I love that hat by the way. Double luck for you, as you might get to model for two books :) Hope you continue to dazzle us Cathy!! xx
Kairi says...
Well done Grace, u lucky thing! U get to meet Cathy Cassidy! Good luck in the photo shoot. U really deserved 2 win.
Michela says...
hi cathy, i think you definitely chose the right girl for skye :) really cant wait till the book comes out, hope i can meet you one day cathy:) x
ash x says...
welldone!!!! cant w8 4 th bk!!!!!!!!!!! xxxxxxxx =-)
Priya says...
Hi Cathy! I have only read some of your books but my aim is to read all of them:) hahah. I have just finished reading Cherry Crush and i think its amazing! cant wait to read the rest of the chocolate box collection!I wish I could see you in peron and I could have you books signed!xxxxx
Susanna .L. says...
hey, Well done grace,carn’t wait till Marshmallow skye + the other chocolate box girls series! love from susanna XXX <3 p.s KEEP WRITING AMAZING BOOKS CATHY !
Matara says...
Well done! You’ll be the perfect Skye! I wish i could be on a cover!!! Can’t wait to read Marshmallow Skye!!!
Eleanor says...
Hi, welldone Cathy, you chose the perfect person, and of corse, welldone to Grace.
Ruth says...
Hi-hi! Well done Grace. I thin k you’re well pretty. You rock! I think Cathy made the right choice pickinh you! I tried entering but i’ve got red hair and a face full’o’freckles!!! Xxx
O.M. says...
SO proud…..such a shame it wasn’t me. Mabye the next one could be called cool coco?
luv O.M.
Kiera says...
well done grace i am sad that i didnt win but i see that u picked a good person cathy and i cant wait to read the book
Mishmol :) says...
hia Cathy, looking forward to marshmallow skye will it still come out in the old-style covers? me and my friend don’t really like the new ones, but Grace looks, er, nice.
Atifa says...
wow the perfect person blond preety…. nothing like me hey cathy could you creat a book on about someone (girl or boy) getting really badly bullied or a girl trying to find the perfect best friend
Strawberry says...
WOW Grace u r perefct for Skye. I just imagened her like that!
Roisin says...
Sooo not fair… Not about the winner (well done)... But about that I go back 2 skool on the 1st of September.
Lynett says...
Wow, your picture is very amazing ! I’m very happy for you. Congratulations!
Candy says...
Grace I congratulate you and think you look beautiful. Cathy… I was wondering, maybe you could write a book about a pretty, popular girl who hates having that life.
Just a thought, kate xxx
P.s: An extra congrats to Grace. Well done.
c@rla says...
I can`t wait for Vannil Skye I loved Cherry Crush and every other book so far keep on writing!
jessica thomas says...
your books i like them and is this one good and your grate at wireing then by the way xxxxxx
Saheena says...
Great picture! Your going to be famous!
Imz says...
Well done grace! I’m gonna try to be cover girl… maybe. I’m scared i’m not gonna be good enough!!! Oh well!!!
Neve says...
I think you look great Grace! You will make a great Skye, by the way I love your hat! x
Zozo says...
Wow great pic Grace!!!
Hannah says...
Thanks cathy for giving us an online extract for marshmallow skye-im sooo excited!!!!!!!!!
Emmy says...
Well done girl!! i rlly adore ur picture!!
Chocolate is nice says...
I just read the new Daizy Star and I think It was AMAZING ! The Cover Girl Competition sounded cool,well done people who won!I can’t wait until the new book comes out in September!!!
Mel says...
hey awesome photo, congrats!!! Can’t wait to read the book. And I love the new covers Cathy, just as much as I love the old ones!!!!!! Keep it up! =)
Anna says...
Grace your sooo pretty! Fab posing as well! (; Good luck!!
Anna x
Tash says...
WOW , well done grace! Ur really pretty if that picture is u??? Ur sooooooooo lucky. I’d love 2 meet Cathy. Well can’t wait 2 read about u (well skye) But really it is u :)
cloebo xx says...
well done grace so happy for you cant wait till marshmallow skye has come out i will so buy the book. I think everybody at school will be so proud for you !! well done clogz x
Lorna says...
Why didn’t u choose me cathy? am getting ovr it but i looked just like summer! mayb i cud b summer? wudn’t really b fair 4 the same person 2 do both, giv som1 else a chance 2!
ciara jenny (biggest fans of cc) says...
omg wish tht was us im a model myself looks like ive got some competition hahah well done grace xx !!!!
Summer (cc no.1 fan!) says...
Hey Cathy! I might try for Summer. I’m so like her! Im blonde, I have her name, I go to ballet, and I love the colour pink! And my hair style is alway braded or in a bun, I can’t wait to try :D xox
Alice says...
Well done to Grace! I think that picture is beautiful and you really deserve to win because you look so much like Skye!
Olivia says...
Congrats, you look perfect for Skye!;) xx
Mae says...
Well done grace, your really pretty!!! Hope it goes well! Summer i think that they are using the same person for skye and summer because they r twins :( sorry
Hannah says...
Hi cathy, it would be great to open up the competition overseas but I understand about the photoshoot! Oh well, I think if I lived in the UK and that Cherry crush had this competition I would have DEFINITELY entered!!! Oh @summercc no.1 fan, Grace may be Summer as well – but you sound perfect! Grace well done again!!!
Rasha says...
WOW …that photo is soo good!! You’d be a super model anyday by now…with that photo!!!
miriam says...
hey wow u look really pretty I love grace’s hat it’s gorgeousxx
Karlksoj (upset & angry) says...
Aww, rats! I wanted to win, I think its coz Im from germany. And now Im too old to try for any other character :(
Erin says...
Well done Grace. You are really pretty.
DD says...
u look so great grace! I can’t enter the competition as i’m an asian girl may be cathy could write more about asian girl. congrat grace
Eleni says...
Hey Cathy! I love your books. I can’t wait to read Marshmallow Skye. I’m more like Cherry Costello.The first book i ever read by you was Cherry Crush, it’s so nice. You bring characters to life!
Eleni xxx :) :) :)
Ruth says...
Hi Cathy! Went to see you at the Edinburgh Book Festival today. I was the one that said your bracelets were cool! You probably won’t remember but I go and see you every year at the festival. Because you’re my fave author!!! I got a copy of marshmallow skye and i can’t wait to read it. I would just like to say before I ramble on: I’m not to keen on your new covers. I think your old ones are better because you get a picture of what the story’s about. Sorry if I offend you but it’s just my opinon. You are still the best author ever!! Please keep writing!
From Ruth (age 13)xx
Sophie says...
Wow, You even have the big floppy hat :D If I was thinking of an Image of how Skye would look, you would definitely Pop up!
Emma says...
I was at the Cathy Cassidy event at the book festival today… I think Grace looks perfect!
Sophie says...
Well done Grace it’s creepy because thats how I imagined Skye! Can’t wait to read Marshmallow Skye!
julie says...
well done grace! i was going to enter but the closing date had gone :[ you r the perfect choice!!!!!!!!!:D
Ruth says...
Hey Cathy! I went to see you at the Edinburgh Book festival yesterday! You were brill! I was the one that was in a blue pineapple jumper that said your bracelets were cool and I asked the question: “what’s your fave book that you’ve written?” You probably wont remember. I’ve been to see you at the festival for 3 years because your my fave author! I had an idea because you write about friendship and real problems in the real world, you could maybe write about a girl who befriends someone who has autism. My little sis has autism and it would mean so much if you could take this idea on board. Thanks and keep writing!!! Love Ruth xx
PS Just to say (quickly before I ramble on) Marshmallow skye is awesome!!! It’s really good and quite spooky actually!! :)
clo says...
I totally know what Cathy’s saying. I hope that I can model for Kady in Love Peace And Chocolate, because I’m mixed race.
Chloe B says...
Wow! Well done! She looks just how I imagined Skye to look! She looks really pretty and like a real model!
Alex says...
Well done Grace! Congrats, you look perfect. Seeing as you don’t have blonde hair, does that mean no matter what hair colour you have, everyone has a chance??!! Yay!
dearbhaile d (1 0f da mad belfastgals) says...
congrats dudette (grace) so proudddddddd of all ya blondes that enterd so bugged i never enterd (iv got brown hair) just wish cc came to belfast again i cant go to dublincrys in libary SILENTLY XOXO ^ ^ (.) O
Skylar says...
Hi! Well done to Grace, your picture is so lovely, hope you have a great time! Believe it or not, in Wellington, NZ (where I live!) it is snowing! Having a snowball fight in a sec.. Anyway, well done again to Grace, have a good time.. BYE !
mj.h says...
Good luck, to all the lucky photo covers girls and boys.
I love Cathy Cassidy books, she touches on so many real life issues, also i’m from Australia
Emy says...
Hi Cathy cant wait for vanilla Skye so excited LOL !!!!!
Abby says...
where’s grace’s photo?
Kat says...
Hiya, Good job Grrrace! you look brilliant i hope they choose a cool looking model like you for the next two more books. I’m from UK hope you have a brilliant snow fight my fellow Australian’s!! :0) throw a snowball for me!!
Leia says...
cathy i love your books xx i cant wait untill Vanilla Skye come out and well done grace you are really pretty. you look like i images skype to look perfect xx
Ellie says...
Well done Grace you are a perfect match to Skye!Enjoy the photo shoot !
Emily says...
GGGAAAWWWGGGUUUSSSS !<3
Kirti says...
Hey Cathy!Grace is amazing for the cover girl after the choc box series maybe you should do a indian girl with crazy hair!I’d be perfect for that! Can’t wait to read marshmallow Skye summers dream and the others!
Charlotte says...
Well done Grace, you deserve it!
Emily says...
Well done to Grace she’s perfect for the cover can’t wait to read the book hi Cathy you rock:);)
Aimee says...
When will your august diary entry be up cathy?
Lily says...
Good job Grace! I think you’re awesome. Can’t wait to read the book! ;-) xoxo
Haafizah says...
WOW Grace I bet millions of girls will be proud of you! :D You deserved it like any other girl deserve’s her dream!And Mrs/Miss/Ms.Cassidy you write GR8 books! ;-)
Ezri says...
I loved Cherry Crush cant wait for marshmallow skye :):)
Grace's Boyfriend (Tom) says...
Grace, I’m so proud of you! You did amazingly well, and you look gorgeous as ever :) xxxxxx
Name says...
The perfect Skye! She might get to be on both books? That’s great! :D
LaLa says...
I can’t wait to see the new book cover, it’ll look great! And I can’t wait to read it…It sounds really good!
Leila says...
Great photo I can’t wait to see on the cover of marshmallow Skye !!!!!!! Awesome job :)
Alannah says...
good job grace! cant wait!!!
aoife says...
KWL ! im a massive cathy fan but look nothing like most of the cassy girls-well done greace!!!;)
Rosie x says...
Cant wait to read the book, cool covergirl :) Well done Grace xxx
Oseta says...
Well done, I didn’t enter because I have dark hair. You look really pretty by the way :).
Name says...
Oh cool, well done Grace!!!
Dana says...
Wow! You look great Grace! Well done!
Amelia says...
Congrats Grace!!! Can’t wait to read the book, hope it will be as good as the pic!xxxx
Emily says...
Well done grace, the photo is awesome!! :-) I can’t wait to read marshmallow Skye – only 7 days to go!! xx
Alice says...
Congratz to Grace! You’re picture is amazing, I can’t wait to see the cover of Marshmellow Skye :D Fab, well done!!!
Name says...
Congrats to Grace! And to the people who didn’t get picked, there’s always next time! :) ~ “It’s not the winning, it’s the taking part that counts.”
Name says...
The perfect cover girl. Enjoy your photoshoot, Grace! I’m sure the cover will look absolutely fab xoxo
laura says...
i am a new fan of yours i have read the scarlet one it is great and i love the dayzy star ones they are fabulous and i cant wait for the marshmelloh sky to come out you are the bestest author ever cathycassidy! =)
Mae says...
This sounds really random but Cathy are you going to make a movie out of any of your books and if you are would you use the people on the covers of your books or not?? Again grace I’m really glad you got it!!!!
Isabella says...
Well done, Grace! I don’t know you, but I think you deserve this! It’s not the winning that counts, it’s what you do and how you enjoy it! :)
Hetty says...
I don’t think I was pretty enough to enter, but Grace W is perfect for the part :D
Drew says...
Well done Grace, that picture is brilliant. I didn’t enter because I look nothing like Skye! Can’t wait to read Marshmallow Skye, have got money saved up already!!
Kiwi says... says...
hiya i cant wait for the new book Marshmallow Skye to come out!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Crown Heart Flapper says...
Hiya i have read all of your books Cathy and loved them all i also cant wait for Marshmallow Skye to come out xxx
Georgie Farr says...
I just got Marshmallow Skye at WHSmith and the cover is fantastic. Can’t wait for Summer’s Dream!
From Georgie Farr, age 14
Momin says...
Congratulations Grace The picture is beautiful Cant wait to for Marshmallow Skye to come out !!!!
READ IT!! says...
HEY GUYS I HAVE READ MARSHAMLLOW SKYE IT IS SO SO SO SO GOOOD #1 LUV U CC XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Emily says...
I think you look just how I pictured Skye in my mind. Cathy defo picked the right girl!
Name says...
Hi Cathy, you and your people picked the purrrfect cover girl! I’m sure the book cover will dazzle. Can’t wait to see it!!!!! Keep writing :D
Ellie♥ says...
I have Marshmallow Skye and reading it, it’s great! It’s a shame they’re all blonde i have brown hair… ahaha! Love your books keep writing!♥
Izzie Rennard says...
you look ok!! the pics a bit dark though
Oseta says...
I wish I could have been the cover girl, but maybe CC could create a character with dark skin and dark hair, I can’t wait to read Marshmallow Skye
Cheryl says...
I think that its a great pic for the type of girl even though its a bit dark!!! I can’t wait to read it,Cathy Cassidy you are great!!!
Keisha says...
I love Marshmallow Skye, and this girl looks just like Skye is described, can you also please write about a girl with ginger/ Strawberry Blonde/ light brown hair, mixed eye colour, pale skin and loads of freckles who loves, Shout! mag, Converse Trainers, Reading, light scarves who also has a 3-year-old brother with ACHONDROPLASIA PLEASE !!!!!!
Rhiannon says...
Congratulations Grace!! You look really like the character!! wish i could have done the competition, but too nervous!!! Skye is just like me, always on the outside. Your very pretty and once again well done1!! xx
Aoife says...
Wow…....I can just imagine Grace, as Skye in the story…...Well done!!
Cath says...
Zara: i really like ur names!!!! i hope CC does use those for the other books!!!
Eri says...
I’ve just finished reading Marshmallow Skye and can definatly imagine her as Skye!
Lara says...
Grace, your picture is soooo amazing! I’m so glad you won, you’re perfect as Skye!
Emily says...
Well done Grace! You deserve it!
Libby says...
Well done Grace!
Millie says...
Grace, you are so pretty!! Well done I’m so happy for you, cant wait to buy the book! :) xxx
gabriela says...
Wow I really like this cover. I am dying to buy this book
Violetta says...
Congrats Grace! I didn’t enter this comp but I might enter for Coco! You look lovely! Again Congrats
annie says...
Love the cover! I didn’t enter as I have dark hair and pale skin, but looking forward to reading Marshmallow Skye!
Milly Radley says...
Congrats Grace W. I was going to enter but I didn’t since I’m a bit photogenic so I don’t like it. I might have had a chance but not against you! You are perfect.
ella says...
i don’t really know but all well i am 13 years old blue eyes dark blond curly hair in year 9 now but never mind all that what really matters is that i want to congratulate you on getting to be on the front coverof marshmallow skye well done and gongratulations once again. Ella Barry facebook email ella.barry@hotmail.co.uk
Izabel says...
Well done Grace you look good in the pic. I didn’t enter seen as I have brown hair BUT …. when CC writes Coco’s story I might enter because I’ve read she has brown hair. (I think)
Angelica says...
Hi Cathy! Can you make a book about a Chinese girl who has some BIG problems in her life and her past and only one person could help and name it as Chinese Teacup (or you could also name it the way you wanted)? If you could, I will buy it as soon as I can!!! Love you Cathy Cassidy!!! Stay fabulous!!! xoxo
From your number one fan (although I CAN ’T sign up for your newsletter and get the super secret password for your super fan page), Angelica Janine
Dorothy says...
i really want to enter the comp but i dont really fit the part dark curly hairt with choclate eyes not really skye is it anyway grace looks great in the pic. xxxxxxxx
dorothy
123 says...
Hi!Ilove cathy cassidy!!! xxx
Laura says...
Well done Grace!Your so lucky! I love your books Cathy so keep writing! I am reading Dizzy now I really like it!
Laura(age 11)
Bethy says...
I soooooooo wish i was grace! she looks so pretty too! isnt cathy the best ever?!
Ruby says...
Hey Cathy, Love you awesome books especially Ginger Snaps love it! Um how do you find the secret password? Love ya lots! xxx <3 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <3
Louisa says...
Well done Grace your picture is realy nice. Im glad you won.Lucky you!
Lotti says...
Awh, Well done Grace. Your exactly how I thought Skye would look. Everyone’s proud of you. Kudos :D xx
boo boo says...
wow you really deserved to win this comp good luck for future ! you should become a model xx
Teresa says...
You look so pretty in there! Good job and well done! =)
Henna says...
why dont you write a book about being asian and how your your parents are strict about what you do I know mine are ;) also maybe the asian girl could fall in love with a boy who is not asian hmmm… nice twist write back thanks xxxx
lucy says...
Wow, Grace looks amazing. cathy is wonderful making awesome comps like this, to boost girls confidence. i hope grace continues entering modeling comps she really is great and EXTREMLY beautiful,So Go Grace xx
anoymous says...
congrates grace you like awesome looking forward to u on my my copy of the book
amon says...
congratulation grace well done you i also love floppy hats and dresses once i accidently played this game and i chose a floppy hat and vintage kind dress so well done you deserve it bye xx
lucy *graces w bff* says...
again im so proud with you grace you are truly my best friend i should have enturd you into the best friend rocks compititoin!! i bet we would have won ! ha!!!!!xxbest friends forever love!!!
Indiah says...
Congratulations Grace, how I would love 2 be you. Cathy, I hope you could write a book about a girl with dark choclate brown hair, brown eyes and tanned skin?
Mairi says...
do you have to have the same colour of hair as them? to be on the cover.
Lizzie says...
you definatly chose the right person I know the books going to be amazing
cc fan says...
hey grace i am so proud of you well done you might know me or not
desree says...
well done you look absolutely amazing hope you do well in the future desree xxx
Beth says...
Well done ilove that picture!
Rosalie says...
Well done grace! I didn’t enter because I’m not blonde. CC, could you make a girl that is brown haired, olive skinned and has a mysterious look? Because then i would enter the competition. Thanks xxx
Sarah says...
Wow, you’re picture is really Skye-like, you deserve Skye! CC, will there be a book for Honey and Coco too? Looking forward to the new book!I’d love to enter next time, thanxx xxxxx
AmeliaLovePeace&Chocolate says...
I want to be the cover girl for summer’s dream although I don’t have blonde hair and I’m not exactly pretty…So I don’t know! Anyway love your books and Marshmallow Skye! xxx
Ashley Cheung says...
Grace is so pretty! I wanted to enter but I have black hair.
chloe says...
well done grace.you look fab got the book its great.keep writing cc!thanks xx
chloe louise ackroyd aged 11
Ciara says...
Well Done Grace!!!I couldn`t enter `cos I have brown hair but Grace looks Amazing!!!Hope you get 2 do Summers Dream!!! Ciara,xx
Steph says...
You look fab! I probably would have entered but oh we’ll what’s done is done :
) {or not done lol} Great job Grace :)donna says...
love yor books
Kate says...
Hiya! I love your books Cathy and I think Grace is actually the kind of person I could see as Skye! After seeing your draft pic of what you thought could be the cover of Marshmallow Skye at the Northern Book Festival yesterday, the official pic is so close its unbelievable! You should be proud Grace!
Fiona Marshall says...
Hi, Looveelyy pic Grace! As usual Cathy spots talent :D! Sooo happy for you guys! I can so NOT wait for Summer’s Dream!! Seeing as I’ve already read all of Cathy’s GORGEOUS books, I am seriouslyy bored now!! Help I need you Cathy!! xoxo Fiona
lily says...
i love all of your books cathy x i started reading them last year after i saw you at aschool in coventry x just finished marshmallow skye and can’t wait to read summers dream x Grace deserved to be cover girl x from your 100% number 1 fan : )
Emily says...
Well Done Grace! You’re perfect for the role of Skye!
ashviny says...
well done grace you are so perfect for skye! i know a girl who tried out and she is sooo jelous!
Courtney says...
i wish i were a blond then i might actully stand a chance to win one of the cover girl magazine compotions….... anyway u deseve winning :D
Maddie says...
Well done Grace, you deserve it and you so are perfect for Skye
Olivia says...
Great job Grace, well done! I didn’t enter partly because I didn’t know about it and partly because I live in Australia, so there is no way I could have won! (oh and I’m also not a blond) Anyway, Grace great work, I know you’ll do great for Skye!
emily says...
well done grace, you’ll make a brilliant skye, will you be being summer too(because they’re identical) or will someone else be doing it, like a sister?