Candyfloss
Jacqueline Wilson, Nick Sharratt
Subjects
- Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
- Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
Average rating
Floss’ parents split up when she was younger and she now divides up her week, spending five days with her mum, her mum’s new boyfriend and her new baby half-brother. The other two days Floss spends with her dad, helping him to run his greasy spoon cafe. But then their simple arrangement is thrown into disarray when Floss’ mum decides to move to Australia for six months. Floss has to choose whether to go with her or stay with her dad. She picks her dad and they muddle along happily together, surviving on chip butties and enjoying visits to the local funfair. But then disaster strikes, Dad’s money troubles catch up with him and they have to move out of the cafe. They’re homeless – but can their new fairground friends help out? This title presents another gripping and emotionally involving slice of family life from the award-winning, bestselling author, Jacqueline Wilson.
Reviews
I would definitely recommend this book. It is amazing even if it didn’t reach my rare five stars. This book is about a girl called Floss (otherwise known as Flossie or Flora). Her parents are divorced so she lives with her mum and spends weekends with her dad. Then Floss’s mum’s new boyfriend Steve gets a promotion in his work, but that means they have to move to Australia for SIX MONTHS. Without dad. But Flossie is brave and decides to protest and ends up spending six months. She has had some changes of friendship and her dad meets his love, Rose, from the fair. One day, there is a fire in the van but dad wasn’t there. Flossie couldn’t get out. Will dad have saved Flossie? Or will she have burnt to ashes? Floss’s perspective: Hi, I’m Flora Barnes, call me Floss. I am going to tell you about some events in my life. It started off with mums new husband Steve. Ughh, he’s horrible. Smirking and scowling and sneering. Well, he got a job promotion and I was supposed to go to Australia for SIX MONTHS. I wouldn’t even be able to bring my BFF Rhiannon. Oh, Rhiannon is soooo popular. She has this beautiful, long glossy black hair past her waist and even sneaks in crimson red lipstick when she can. She bought me this AMAZING real rose quartz bracelet for my birthday. Back to Steve and his promotion. I decided to stick with dad. He needed me more. Mum wanted me but she already had Steve and Tiger. Dad was extremely pleased but tried to disguise it. The next day Rhiannon was acting weird. Did she know about Australia? Why was she talking to the horrid teasing Margot and her sidekick rude Judy? Something was up… Read it to find out!
General Rose Astronomical 10.07.2024
I really liked this book because it was very emotional when floss had to decide whether to go to Australia or stay with her Dad. I liked lots more parts but I don't want to spoil it for you :)
Marshal Candyfloss Supermarket 28.08.2023
I thought that this book was really good and definitely rate it 5/5!! I really love these types of books, interesting fictional stories about a person's life. Jaqueline made another great success of a book!! My favourite person was Floss' Dad because he was really kind to everyone and would protect Floss with his life, he cares for her so much. I would most definitely recommend, I hope that anyone who reads this book enjoys it!
Fairy Daisy Hammersmith 20.12.2022
Star Reviewer
I enjoyed this book because it is real life drama made into a story . My favourite character is candy floss because she is a kind helpful and understanding person . I would recommend it to people who like funny slash sad storys . Ps you would like the ending . Do not eat the book
Anonymous 03.08.2021
My favorite bit was the fire because it was really exciting
Anonymous 30.07.2021
This book is a all way rollercoaster it's full of happienes and sadness. I liked Flora or otherwise known as Floss the most because she's brave and bold and sometimes cheecky. I would definitely recommend for someone to read this book called CANDYFLOSS.
Anonymous 05.12.2020
cool
Lady Cynthia Bucket 28.09.2020
realy good!It sucks you in, all about a girl named Floss and her story about her and her devorced parents.
Captain Sapphire Snivel 25.08.2020
Love this and the twist. Great characters and a fab plot. Good
Madam Babs Bookmark 03.08.2020
I love drama so I loved this book I quite like Susan because I am so like her I would recommend it to 7+ since spoiler alert there’s a fire later in the book
Countess Birthday-cake Peanut-butter 31.07.2020
moving
Anonymous 21.07.2020
My favourite character in the book was Rose who works at a candy floss stall at the fair. I would recommend this book to someone who likes books with fun bits in every corner. My favourite part was the at the end when Floss and her dad went to live with Rose at the fair.
Fairy Diamond Costa-Rica 13.07.2020
I thought it was adorable , sad and shocking. i loved susan
Doctor Bunny Mystery 12.02.2020
l enjoyed this book very much. l am not telling you any thing about this book. l recommend this book to Jacqueline Wilson lovers! Unicorn Cupcake
General Panther Haystack 01.08.2019
This book is pretty funny ,sad ,happyish ,and other stuff good book enjoy!!!
Anonymous 31.07.2018
This book is amazing and funny at times buy there are moments that are sad to. I strongly recommend this book.
Anonymous 27.08.2017
This book is amazing I really recommend it
Anonymous 20.08.2017
I loved reading this book because, like every other of Jaqueline Wilsons books, it's emotional but exiting. It's about a girl called Floss who lives in two places. Her mom's house and her Dads cafe. But suddenly a massive change and she has to make a massive decision with could change her life...
Anonymous 10.08.2017
alot of twists. just fabulous
Anonymous 09.08.2017
You should read this book it is amazing
Anonymous 04.08.2017
