Maddy (funny, misfit, drama queen) is addicted to magazines, so she turns to them for help in times of crisis. Like when new girl, glamorous Starr, comes to school and threatens to come between Maddy and her best friend Scott. She tries every top tip and helpful hint to get rid of Starr but things go horribly wrong. Is Maddy really a jealousy junkie Or can she apply her mag-hag knowledge to resolve her problems Jealousy Junkie follows Maddy's tears and traumas with warmth and humour. The book is also attractively produced with witty magazine-style doodles.

Author Biography

Carrie Bright worked as a children's librarian for many years, before turning her hand to writing. Her first series (written under the name Ceri Worman), 'The Secret Life of Jamie B' had great appeal to boys and 'The Secret of Jamie B - Rapstar' won the Nottingham Children's Book Award. Carrie still works as a children's librarian, currently based in Barnsley, in south Yorkshire.