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Ella on the Outside

Cath Howe

Ella on the Outside

Subjects

  • Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after

Average rating

5 out 5

123 reviews

She doesn't know anyone and she doesn't have any friends. And she has a terrible secret. Ella can't believe her luck when Lydia, the most popular girl in school, decides to be her new best friend - but what does Lydia really want?

Reviews

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I ramdomly chose this book in Waterstones and at first I thought I wouldn't like it but I was wrong its really good.

Madam Daffodil Paperclip 16.09.2023

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This book made me and my mummy cry. It was brilliant but really sad in places.

Princess Gloriana Ridiculous 28.08.2023

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Definitely recommend for 10 to 12

Anonymous 27.08.2023

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It was great to read, have wanted to read it for a long time but have never seen it anywhere but found it in my local library recently.

Lady Rose Anteater 23.08.2023

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This was a fictional book. I felt that I liked Ella the best. This book was all about a girl with no friends and how she begins to grow more confident and have more friends. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is looking for how to tell a true friend from a fake friend.

Lady Pinky Waltzer 15.08.2023

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I really like this book because it is about a girl called Ella and I’m also called Ella. You would like this book if you like adventure and bravery.

General Morgana Rollerskate 12.08.2023

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This book was one of my favourites when I read this book, I could remeber my old school friends.

Dona July Owl 09.08.2023

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This book was fiction. My favourite character was Ella and Molly. It interests me because it tells you that you have to stick with true friends and friends that want to know private things when you aren't comfortable with are not true friends. I would recommend it.

Viscountess Amazonia Aardvark 08.08.2023

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It was a very heart warming and loving story. I loved it. Thank you Cath Howe!

Queen Amazonia Jamboree 06.08.2023

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Ella was my favourite character, she reminded me of me. Although it is a child's book, it felt a bit older which I liked

Mademoiselle Petunia Bertrand 06.08.2023

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I liked Molly the best, but it was not factual. It did interest me another person view of primary school. Yes I would!

Empress Jet Piccalilli 04.08.2023

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I really loved this book! My friend recommended the author to me and then I got hooked! I would recommend this book to between ages 8-15. Definitely 5/5 stars!

Nurse Phoenix Astronomical 03.08.2023

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It was about a girl who just moved and she made a friend called Lydia but Lydia wanted something. I think it is a very good book because it was interesting from the start and to the end.

Anonymous 31.07.2023

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Made me LOVE READING. You need this book in your life’s although at some points I felt heartbroken in a bad way.

Duchess Sunny Bouncy-castle 30.07.2023

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My favourite part is when she dumps Lydia and becomes friends with Molly

Judge Fenella Waterfall 28.07.2023

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it was so emotional I acctually cried

Dame Esmerelda Sunshine 24.07.2023

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I would recommend this to everyone ideally over the age of 8. My favourite character is Ella since she is really kind.

Professor Bunny Bluebird 22.07.2023

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This book is fiction. My favourite character was molly because she was just trying to keep her life together and i think that that is really good

Viscountess Viper Quest 16.07.2023

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It was the best book I have ever read. I read it like a million times.

Princess Pinky Fink 08.07.2023

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This is a great book. This book is about a girl called Ella and she had to move to another town. And she has a big secret. She finds herself lucky when Lydia, the most popular girl in school, decides to be her new best friend. This book tells the reader about Ella's adventures. In my opinion, the best character was Ella, because she goes through a tough time at her new house but she manages to cope with it. I would recommend this book to everyone who ever felt lonely and an extra that you think nobody wants.

Duchess Bunny Tinkle 14.02.2023

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