Candyfloss

by Jacqueline Wilson
Candyfloss cover
Good Books rating 4.0
Contemporary Fiction
Technical:
  • ID: 1713
  • Added: 2025-10-08
  • Updated: 2025-10-08
  • ISBN: 9780440866459
  • Publisher: Random House
  • Published: 2007-04-03
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3
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Floss's life is a delicate balance between two very different worlds. During the week, she lives with her mum, her mum's new boyfriend, and her baby half-brother, adjusting to the changes in her family dynamic. On the weekends, she escapes to her dad's greasy spoon cafe, where she helps out and finds a sense of normalcy. The story explores Floss's journey of growing up and finding her place in a world that often feels divided. The novel delves into the complexities of blended families and the challenges of adolescence, offering a heartfelt and relatable narrative. Floss's experiences are both humorous and poignant, making her a character that readers will root for as she navigates the ups and downs of her unique life.

Reviews
The StoryGraph · 2025-10-08
adorable 4.00

The protagonist, Flora, is an amazing character, and her relationship with her dad is both challenging and adorable. The reviewer enjoyed the book, although they found some aspects of the dad's behavior questionable.

This reviewer loved the book and found Flora to be an amazing character. They particularly enjoyed the relationship between Flora and her dad, which is both challenging and adorable. Despite some criticisms about the dad's behavior, the reviewer still found the book to be a enjoyable read. They appreciate the emotional depth and the engaging narrative that Jacqueline Wilson is known for. The reviewer suggests that this book is a great choice for those looking for a heartwarming and emotionally engaging story.

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    I loved this book, Flora is an amazing character and the relationship between her and her dad is one that, despite challenges is so adorable.

    No matter what she does, her dad's love for her shines through.

    The book is well-written and emotionally engaging.

The Guardian · 2011-10-21
heartwarming 4.50

The book is heartwarming and emotionally engaging, with a compelling protagonist and a relatable family dynamic. The reviewer highly recommends it, especially for young readers who enjoy stories about family and separation.

This reviewer absolutely loved this book and thinks it's definitely worth reading. They highlight how heartwarming and emotionally engaging the story is, particularly the relationship between the protagonist and her dad. Despite some challenges, the bond between them is portrayed in a way that is both adorable and relatable. The reviewer suggests that if you're a girl who loves reading, you should definitely pick up a Jacqueline Wilson book, as it offers a brilliantly evocative portrait of modern life.

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    I loved this book SO much it is definitely worth reading.

    If you are a girl (like me) and you love reading then pick up a Jacqueline Wilson book.

    The story is based on a real-life experience and has a brilliant ending, while being entertaining throughout.

The New York Times · 2008-01-13
engaging 3.50

The book presents a typical Jacqueline Wilson story with a girl facing just enough challenges to keep things interesting. The reviewer appreciates the engaging narrative and the relatable protagonist.

This reviewer notes that the book follows a familiar pattern for Jacqueline Wilson, with a girl who has a nice-enough life but faces enough challenges to keep the story interesting. They appreciate the engaging narrative and the relatable protagonist, who finds a way to navigate her challenges. The reviewer suggests that this book is a good choice for young readers who enjoy stories about overcoming obstacles and finding one's way in life. The emotional depth and engaging characters make this a worthwhile read.

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    In these books, a girl (usually) has a nice-enough life and confronts just enough challenges to keep things interesting.

    Her best friend finds a way to navigate her challenges.

    The emotional depth and engaging characters make this a worthwhile read.

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