One Mum Too Many: Part 3

By ANNE BRYANT

Lauren is my best friend, and she already knew her name, but she hadn't spread it round because she's such a sweet, kind person. She probably made it up about her neighbour's budgie, because she could tell I was getting wound up. She was right. It was a big relief when the bell went.

Last night, on the phone, Dad gave me the wonderful (ha ha!) news that from now on, starting this weekend, we will be spending every other weekend with him. Up till that point in the conversation I felt fine. It was the next bit that nearly made me rush to the bathroom and be sick in the loo. In order to see our father, we will have to stay in her house! The thought of doing that every other weekend is too much to bear. I really don't see why Dad can't come home for just two days out of fourteen. It's not asking much, is it?

Publisher: Mammoth

Price: $12.95

Age group: 9-11 years