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Not My Problem

TikTok made me buy it! A sapphic romcom for fans of Derry Girls
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Not My Problem by Ciara Smyth is about Aideen, a high school student who finds herself stepping in to resolve other people's issues when she can barely manage her own life. When she helps a classmate with a problem, it unexpectedly leads her into a series of fixer-upper missions, revealing hidden depths in both her life and those around her. The story explores themes of friendship, identity, and personal growth.
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You might like this book if you're drawn to heartfelt and humorous stories featuring strong, relatable young characters. This story follows a witty yet troubled teenager who attempts to solve everyone's problems, offering a charming mix of friendship, personal growth and hilariously awkward situations. It's perfect for readers who enjoy a blend of humour and emotion in a contemporary setting.

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Not My Problem

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Winner of the Waterstones Book Prize for Older Readers. A laugh-out-loud sapphic romcom for fans of Sex Education and Derry Girls.

When Aideen agrees to help ambitious class swot Maebh Kowalska deal with her crazy workload, she doesn’t expect to end up reluctantly pushing Maebh down the stairs and becoming the school ‘fixer’. Any problem a student has, Aideen will sort it out, from stealing confiscated mobiles to breaking into parties. But Aideen’s own life is a mess. Spending more time with the uptight (but annoyingly cute) Maebh and chatterbox Kavi, Aideen starts to wonder: can every problem be solved?

Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Older Readers and the Laugh Out Loud Teen Book Award. Shortlisted for the Children's Book Ireland Awards, the Irish Book Awards, and the Polari Prize and nominated for the Carnegie Medal.

Smart, well observed and highly entertaining - Observer

Romantic, hilarious and full of crazy capers - Guardian

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Not My Problem by Ciara Smyth is praised for its humour and heartfelt storytelling, often compared to the wit of Derry Girls and Sex Education. It is celebrated for being both entertaining and poignant, addressing the challenges of growing up in difficult circumstances. The book is also noted for its charm and appeal to young LGBTQ+ readers, with engaging prose that captivates readers from the start.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839130854

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 June 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 318g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Ciara Smyth studied drama, teaching and then social work at university. She thought she didn’t know what she wanted to be when she grew up. She became a writer so she wouldn’t have to grow up. She enjoys jigging (verb: to complete a jigsaw), playing the violin badly, and having serious conversations with her pets. Ciara has lived in Belfast for over ten years and still doesn’t really know her way around.

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