Girl Writer
Castles and Catastrophes

Cordelia Arbuthnott wants to write books. Not the sort that her aunt, the bestselling children’s author Laura Hunt writes, but literary masterpieces.

So when she finds out that her dreaded new school Falmer North is having a writing competition, she's delighted. She just knows her medieval love story, The Lady of the Rings, will win the romance category.

But writing a masterpiece is trickier than she expected. What with wanting to make a good impression at Falmer North, sorting out her best friend Callum's home problems, and coping with her eccentric family, real life just keeps getting in the way.

Welcome to the wacky, hilarious world of Cordelia Arbuthnott. And for readers who are also aspiring writers there are some fantastic top tips on getting your story right.

'The book is packed with advice on story-writing which is both light-hearted and humorous, while remaining inspiring. An excellent and modern read.'
The School Librarian

'This endearingly wacky character will appeal to fans of
Jacqueline Wilson.'
TES