The first book in the hilarious Jess Jackson series from much-loved author and comedian Catherine Wilkins, with a new cover illustrated by Katie Abey - perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks!

JESS and NAT are best friends. They've had some of the most HILARIOUS times ever and nothing can change that, not even the arrival of NEW GIRL, Amelia. Except it changes EVERYTHING.

Amelia is MEAN, and soon she and Natalie behave as if Jess doesn't exist. But Jess has a plan, and a SECRET WEAPON - her HB pencil...

A funny, relatable story that will touch a nerve with everyone who reads it as Jess Jackson takes on the mean girl at school, using only her pencil and her sense of humour, and makes all new friends along the way.

Look out for these the laugh-out-loud funny books by Catherine Wilkins:

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• Café Chaos: My Family Is Not a Piece of Cake
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• You're Not the Boss of Me! (WINNER Lollies 2024, Teen)
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• My Brilliant Life and Other Disasters: A Jess Jackson Book
• And more hysterical jokes and high jinks to come in the re-issued Jess Jackson books!
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"I loved this book. It's brilliantly funny and painfully true" - Jenny Colgan

Catherine Wilkins (Author)
Catherine Wilkins is a writer and comedian. She writes jokes and stories which she performs around the country to strangers in the dark, trying to make them laugh. Catherine has always wanted to write funny stories for children and is finding the whole process more exciting than that time she bungee jumped. Which is pretty exciting. If you think about it.

Katie Abey (Illustrator)
Katie Abey is a creative human committed to the idea that she can make a positive difference to the world by drawing perturbed animals and lots of rainbows. She has illustrated over 50 children's books, and is passionate about creating art that makes people feel proud of their individuality.