Dizzy by Cathy Cassidy

Dizzy's mum Storm suddenly waltzes back into her life afters years of absence. Dizzy has a shrine in her room with the postcards she receives yearly from her mother, and she has waited all her life for this moment. Twelve year old Dizzy is swept of her feet and leaves her Dad temporarily to go on six week trip in a glitzed up combi  to hippie type festivals where she finds herself sleeping in teepees, eating natural foods and learning all manner of crafts.  Suddenly, she is missing her dad, babysitting a younger child called  Mouse, and not so sure about her decision. That is, until Finn, another festival child captures her attention and they become close friends.

I read this book in a night, if you enjoy Cathy Cassidy, you will not be disappointed with this one. 

Lucky Star by Cathy Cassidy

"Don't judge a book by its cover." Now in regards to this particular book this is pretty good advice. I own a copy with this first cover and to me it doesn't look like it would attract too many male readers. The cover below this one might. The book is all about high school student Mouse, a budding graffiti artist, who likes to take a few risks every now and again and is not afraid of what people might think of him. However, he soon learns that some of the risks that he takes have such traumatic consequences that could change his life forever. One of the messages in the novel is about respect and the idea that it has to be earned and not bought or demanded. It also examines the importance of friendships and relationships. If you enjoyed our class novel Driftwood, then I think you would enjoy this one too. For more information about the author check out her website: http://www.cathycassidy.com/