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Shrinking Violet

by Jean Ure

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A twin’s diary story about shyness, friendship, and stepping out of the shadows.

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A twin’s diary story about shyness, friendship, and stepping out of the shadows.

Violet and Lily may look alike, but their differences shape Violet’s everyday life: Lily is outspoken, while Violet is quiet and often overshadowed by her twin. Part of Jean Ure’s “secret” diary series, this installment centers on Violet’s growing connection with Katie, a new pen pal who offers an easier route into friendship than face-to-face conversation. Their rapid exchange of letters changes the stakes when Katie proposes meeting, bringing Violet’s insecurity and desire for connection into sharper focus. The book explores the contrast between being known through writing and being seen in person.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children interested in stories about shy characters and making friends
  • Fans of diary-format school and family stories
  • Readers who enjoy pen-pal friendships and twin dynamics

Themes

ShynessFriendshipTwin relationshipsSelf-confidencePen pals

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Book overview

The fifth gloriously funny and poignant book in Jean Ure's series of 'secret' diary stories.

Lily and Violet are twins - physically identical but quite opposite in character. Lily is brash, up-front and in your face. Lily Loudmouth, her dad calls her. Violet is timid and shy. She lives very much in Lily's shadow - a shrinking violet.

Finding it difficult to make friends, Violet finds the perfect solution in Katie, her new pen pal. Soon the two are writing at a fast and furious pace and become very attached to each other. That is, until Katie suggests that they meet...

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