All the Fun of the Fair

Hardback Published on: 08/07/2021
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Synopsis

It's 1996, summer is coming, and eleven-year-old Fiona Larson is determined to make this her best year yet...
'Completely hilarious' LUCY VINE
'Incredibly poignant' BETH O'LEARY
'The new Adrian Mole' NICOLA MOSTYN
'Sheer joy' CATHY BRAMLEY

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The Fair is the only good thing that happens every year. And Fiona Larson is the only person in town who's never been.

She's pretended to go - but she's never been allowed. Because, before Fiona was even born, her sister died there.

This year, everything will be different.

Fiona is about to turn twelve - older than her sister was. This summer, Fiona will save some money, make new friends, and finally have some fun at The Fair.

But what she'll actually do is:
- Find a mysterious bag in a bush
- Spy on everyone
- Lose her only friend
- Make a lot of lists
- Learn the truth about what happened at The Fair...

Fresh and hilarious, All the Fun of the Fair is a deeply poignant coming-of-age novel from sensational talent Caroline Hulse.

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PRAISE FOR CAROLINE HULSE (and Fiona Larson)

'Fresh, unique, powerful... and, of course, hilarious too! Fiona will no doubt capture many hearts' BETH O'LEARY

'Fiona Larson is one of the most memorable characters I've read for a long time. If you liked Adrian Mole or The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time then you'll love this' EMMA COOPER

'Sheer joy from the first page to the last' CATHY BRAMLEY

'Quirky, original and charming ... I could not love Fiona more' Sarah Turner, akaTHE UNMUMSY MUM

'An absolute JOY ... The hilarious, beleaguered protagonist, Fiona Larson, is the new Adrian Mole' NICOLA MOSTYN

'One of my books of 2021. I can't recommend it enough' LUCY VINE

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
  • ISBN: 9781409197232
  • Number of pages: 416
  • Dimensions: 236 x 160 x 40 mm
  • Weight: 640g
  • Languages: English

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All the Fun of the Fair
Easy read
Easy read but It took me a long time to read. I kept picking it up and reading just a little at a time. Fiona an 11 year old who is desperate to go to the ... READ MORE
Lorna Tu
All the Fun of the Fair
Funny and poignant - Fiona is unforgettable
Fiona Larson is desperate to go to the fair. Now that she is nearly 12, Fiona makes it her mission to go to the fair this year; the place her sister died ... READ MORE
Jay Dor
All the Fun of the Fair
Nostalgic, superb
Written from the perspective of (nearly) twelve year old Fiona this book instantly transports you back to,being that age yourself. The observations and pri... READ MORE
Helen  Frost
All the Fun of the Fair
An enjoyable and clever story.
Written from the point of view of Fiona Larson, a nearly 12 year old, struggling with so many ‘young people’ expectations, school, friendships, how to fit ... READ MORE
Sarah C
All the Fun of the Fair
Witty humor and heartbreaking moments
Fiona is an 11 year old who plots how to get her parents to let her go to the fair this year. Through family secrets, junior spy techniques, and a series o... READ MORE
Shalini Arora
All the Fun of the Fair
A quick, quirky read
I read this book in three parts as a Readalong thanks to TBC! I really enjoyed the book written as the main character. A nearly 12 year old girl who is des... READ MORE
Rachel Ransom
All the Fun of the Fair
Heartfelt and humorous
ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR. Such an enjoyable book. A light read with much humour, describing situations from an 11 year olds point of view. I had forgotten ... READ MORE
Celia  Bateman
All the Fun of the Fair
Constant tension makes this a page turner
Fi (Fiona) knows that her sister, Danielle, died at the fair. She doesn’t know how she died, and her parents won’t discuss it, and won’t allow her to go t... READ MORE
Sue Hunter
All the Fun of the Fair
Enjoyable Read
Fiona Larson is 11 almost 12. She's bright, quirky, struggling to find her place with her peers .... and is living in the shadow of a sister she never knew... READ MORE
Beckie Tayor
All the Fun of the Fair
A funny and thought-provoking coming-of-age story!
Set in the summer of 1996 in a small northern town called Monkford, All the Fun of the Fair tells the story of 11-year-old Fiona Larson who is most upset t... READ MORE
Sarah Buckenham
All the Fun of the Fair
An interesting read
Written through eleven year old Fiona’s eyes this book this book explores the lasting impact of having a sibling who died before she was born. Fiona has a ... READ MORE
Anne Goldie
All the Fun of the Fair
hilarious
Fiona is a 12 year old girl who knows her own mind; all she wants is to go to the fair but there is a secret regarding her deceased sister stopping her fro... READ MORE
Leane Donoghue-Horrocks
All the Fun of the Fair
Brilliantly executed, heart-warming, imaginative, and gripping
Take a step back in time to 1996 with eleven (nearly twelve-year-old) Fiona Larson. Before she was born Fiona’s sister died whilst at the fair that had ar... READ MORE
Whispering Stories
All the Fun of the Fair
Nostalgic,quirky,gripping a must read.
This book took me back emotionally to high school. It reminds you of the struggles you go through at that age. Fiona definitely resonated with me.This boo... READ MORE
Becca
All the Fun of the Fair
A great read
The story is told by 12 year old Fiona, or Fi as she likes to be called. It works so well being told in this way and you experience school life, family lif... READ MORE
Dawn Cairns
All the Fun of the Fair
A funny and emotional story from an 11 year olds eyes
Caroline Hulse has written a captivating original novel, which is a coming of age comedy, mixed with family secrets and deep emotion. The main character Fi... READ MORE
Jessica Dibley
All the Fun of the Fair
Captivating read
All the fun of the fair is a captivating read. Told from the perspective of a nearly 12 year old it took me back to my school days, waiting for friends and... READ MORE
Happy Reader
All the Fun of the Fair
Funny, heart breaking and enjoyable
This book had me hooked from the start. The main protagonist, Fiona, was soo believable and I felt very protective towards her. This book is a moral tale o... READ MORE
Julie Young
All the Fun of the Fair
Brilliant
Read as a 3 part readalong (thanks TBC!) I was delighted to get my hands on this ARC as it screamed “up your street” - 90s, coming of age, quirky character... READ MORE
Claire  Cassidy
All the Fun of the Fair
Perfect for young adults
I was lucky to read this book through The Book Club. I enjoyed the style of writing the author used, but personally I didn't enjoy the book. I didn't like ... READ MORE
nicola horseman
All the Fun of the Fair
Recommended Coming-of-Age, Witty Novel
All the Fun of the Fair, written by Caroline Hulse, is a coming-of-age, witty novel about a young girl navigating her way through school life, friendships,... READ MORE
Lucy Walker
All the Fun of the Fair
Smart, brilliantly observed family drama
Like all of Caroline Hulse’s books, this is a brilliantly crafted book about slightly dysfunctional family dynamics, seen through the lens of young, innoce... READ MORE
Louise Fein
All the Fun of the Fair
True feelings of a preteen .. all adults should read
This was a heartfelt, humorous read , I loved how the author captured the voice of Fiona, the story was sad, frustrating and actually filled with love, al... READ MORE
Tracey Cloxton
All the Fun of the Fair
A cracking tale
This is the story of 11 year old Fiona who is desperate to go to the annual fair but has never been allowed because her older sister who she never knew had... READ MORE
Amanda Robinson
All the Fun of the Fair
Highly Recommend
This book is both heartbreaking and laugh-out-loud funny. The inner dialogue of the young heroine, Fiona, stays with you for a long while after the story ... READ MORE
Kimberly Kent
All the Fun of the Fair
Perfect For young adults and teens
This book is a delightful insight into the mind of children on the brink of their teen years. Fiona wants to go to the annual fair that visits her town but... READ MORE
Karen Farrow
All the Fun of the Fair
Quirky, charming and bittersweet
Fiona Larson doesn’t really fit in anywhere. She struggles to make friends except for fellow misfit Lewis who regularly embarrasses her with his love of ma... READ MORE
Ann White
All the Fun of the Fair
Coming of age read
The story steps back into the 1990’s with eleven years old (almost twelve) Fiona making plans to go to the fair when it comes to town in a little over a mo... READ MORE
Susan Hampson