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Clarice Bean, Don't Look Now

Lauren Child

Clarice Bean, Don't Look Now

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

Average rating

4 out 5

34 reviews

A new 20th anniversary edition of the utterly classic Clarice Bean, Don't Look Now by bestselling Children's Laureate, Lauren Child. It's the worry you hadn't even thought to worry about that should worry you the most. At least that's how it looks to Clarice Bean, who has been writing her worries in a notebook - things like Worry no. 1: infinity, or Worry no. 3: change. And now that her worst never-imagined worry has happened - her utterly best friend is moving away forever - Clarice doesn't even care about her tickets to the Ruby Redfort, girl detective, film premiere. That is, unless something happens to change things again . . . Lauren Child's trademark wit combines with spot-on insight in this hugely engaging story about childhood worries, unwanted changes and finding friendships in the most surprising places. 'Funny, contemporary and perceptive' - Mail on Sunday 'A comic and poignant journey' - The Sunday Times 'Clarice Bean fans will be delighted by her new adventures . . . Anxieties such as ""change"" and ""having to go back to school after the holidays"" will be recognised by everyone, while her ways of approaching them are delightful' - Guardian

Reviews

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I liked Clarice bean because I learnt that you should always give someone a chance because you might miss out one someone, who could be your best friend but it was also sad when Betty moody,moved to San Francisco.

Duchess Lacey Astronomical 04.09.2023

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Clarice Bean is an amazing character as she is similar to my age (9) and adore how she tried to stays away from the bullies but the drama just attracts to her. I feel she has taught me how to cope with this in my real life. I can't wait to read more in the series.

Empress Morgana Ridiculous 23.08.2023

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Clarice Bean is the main character.Her best friend is Betty Moody. Clarice is utterly funny and I love the ideas that she has. I like this book but not so much as Scram.

Viscountess Cynthia Ketchup 30.08.2022

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I like it when she tells the Ruby tales and her Ruby torch shaped in a square of wood.

Princess Pinky Bertrand 13.08.2022

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I liked it because there were lots of twists and turns. It is a book that has a book in it which makes it even better. It has also given me an idea of something else to read - Ruby Redford - the main characters’s favourite books.

Coach Chester Shortbread 20.08.2021

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Caprice Bean: Don't look now is a funny,great book that everyone wil lenjoy. It is the third and last Clarice Bean novel. Clarice has a mystery to solve! When a new girl from Sweden starts at her class, Clarice thinks she is up to no good. With a twist at the end, this book is for everyone!

Fairy Pixie Colly-Wobbles 03.08.2021

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I really like that she made friends with the new girl. I also like that Clarice is in a Ruby Redfort film.

Marshal Blueberry Sheep-Dip 16.09.2020

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It is amazing . I love it .

Dona Nectarine Submarine 30.08.2020

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It was good because Claris Bean had to write down her worries, that were ones that almost all children have.

Director Venus Palm-tree 14.07.2020

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Clarice bean is shocked to find her friend Betty Moody is moving to America. Can she make friends with Clem

Viscountess Petunia Frankfurter 09.07.2020

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I really like this book and also it reminds me of Charlie and Lola Well actually the girl on the front cover makes me think of Charlie and Lola well actually it’s Lola but you need to remember It is not Lola it’s Clarice Bean

Fairy Gloriana Sunshine 03.07.2020

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I really liked it. I would recommend it to my friends.

Nurse Bernice Mouse 29.06.2020

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this book is full of funny made-up words all invented by the main characters clarice bean and betty moody. I would recomend this book to ages 7-11 years who liked chalie and lola.

Director Bubbles Bouncy-castle 28.06.2020

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This book is absolutely fantastic, i have just finished reading it and it is already one of my faves!

General Harmonica Desperado 03.06.2020

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about great fans of ruby redfort and she likes to solve mysteries and collect spy gadgets. For people who love spy stories just like me.

Anonymous 22.08.2019

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I’m 9 so I didn’t understand much (First language is Afrikaans), but try it, it’s really good and because I utterly loved it. Clarice Bean was my favourite person. And I cannot what till I recommended it to Chrystal (my best friend). So what are you waiting for? GO READ IT!!!

Principal Letizia Haystack 21.08.2019

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I loved this book as it was really funny and relatable. My favourite character was Clem Hansson as she was really nice even though Clarice couldn't see that at first! I'd recommend it to anyone- it's more of a girly book but I think boys would enjoy it too.

Anonymous 02.08.2019

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Great book!

Anonymous 27.11.2017

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Absolutely loved it! Lauren Child is one of my favourite authors! If you've read it, Lauren Child has also written the Ruby Redfort books, which I can't wait to read! There are a few tricky words in it, but other than that, it is great! This is the 3rd book in the Clarice Bean Novels series. I would recommend this book to children aged 8+.

Anonymous 05.09.2017

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It is very mysterious and exiting and it is very enjoyable to read.

Anonymous 03.09.2017

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