Hello everyone, this week’s review is a little story I stumbled on by accident. Can you believe that it literally fell onto my feet while tidying up at work? Anywho, this story will surely appeal to young fashionistas as it’s all about vintage dresses and all that you find in those quirky vintage boutiques you find along the high street in any English town. So friends, why not press below to find out more…
Title: The polka dot shop
Author: Laurel Remington
Genre: Fiction – contemporary
ISBN: 9781911077756 (Paperback)
Publication details: Chicken House; UK, 2018
What this book is about: When Andy’s school announces a new no-uniform policy, her classmates are over the moon – but her heart sinks. All she wants is to dress like everyone else, but her mum’s the owner of a kooky run-down vintage boutique, so she’s bound to look – well, different. But when Andy finds a gorgeous bag full of designer goodies in the shop’s storeroom, everything changes. Can she learn to love vintage, and help transform her mum’s shop into something truly special?
My review: Another really cool story from Laurel Remington!! This time about fashion!! Andy and her friends are described as determined and smart and brave young girls and boys!! What Andy achieves, with her friends of course, is truly remarkable and inspiring. I loved all the descriptions of vintage and designer clothing! The school scenes are quite interesting and there is a very sweet love story running throughout!! I enjoyed the storyline and found it moved quite well from chapter to chapter. Remington has tied in her previous story ‘The Secret Cooking Club’ and its sequel with this read and gives us a glimpse into this lovely world of hers. A perfect story for fans of The Great British Sewing Bee and Bake-Off!!
My rating: 5 ⭐
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