Too Nice
(Author) Sally NichollsAbby struggles with feelings of anxiety about school during a period of family upheaval in this sensitive and touching story from Sally Nicholls. Abby is used to it being just her and her dad at home, but now her dad's new girlfriend Jen is moving in and everything is changing. It's not like Jen is an evil stepmother, though. Instead, Abby's problem is that Jen is just too nice! She constantly compliments Abby on everything from her appearance to her schoolwork, and Abby finds it fake and claustrophobic. But how can she explain to her dad how she feels when Jen hasn't really done anything wrong?
Sally Nicholls
Sally Nicholls is a British author known for her award-winning novel "Ways to Live Forever," which explores themes of life, death, and friendship through the eyes of a young boy with cancer. Her writing style is poignant and emotionally resonant, making her a powerful voice in contemporary children's literature.