4 Stars
Gemma Martin was a little forgetful, especially when it came
to doing homework, but after a bad school report and a stern talking to Gemma
promises her parents she will do better this term. On the first day back she
suddenly remembers that the project she was supposed to do over the holidays
was due in this morning and she hasn’t done it…not good! Trying to think of an
excuse she hasn’t used before, Gemma finally comes up with a brilliant idea
that probably takes more organising than doing her homework would have! No
Ordinary excuse is suitable for children aged ten years and over.
Michelle Adams has a way with words that will appeal to
young and old alike. Watching Gemma’s web of lies tangle and deepen was funny
to say the least and let this be a lesson to all the kids out there who think
making excuses will work…because it wont, grown ups have seen it all
before…well maybe not ‘all’, this excuse is rather unique! Gemma’s plan doesn’t
go quite according to plan and she finds it escalating out of control until the
whole school is involved and eventually she has to suffer the humiliation of
coming clean to everyone.
An interesting, feel good, fun book with an underlying message
about not telling lies. It is well written with no obvious editing issues and I
know my eleven year old daughter would enjoy this read…but hopefully not give
her any ideas!
Copy supplied for review
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