The Dad Trap

A boy and a girl who are instant enemies are horrified to find out their dads are dating each other - and are forced to work together to try to split them up! This fun, fizzy, celebratory adventure filled with pranks and antics is a modern, inclusive twist on The Parent Trapfor readers of Jacqueline Wilson, Elle McNicoll and Benjamin Dean. When William and Florence meet on the first day of Year Six, they instantly dislike each other. William is nervous, orderly and controlling. His home life is predictable and quiet - just him and Dad, who adopted him as a solo parent, and that's how William likes it. Florence, the new girl, is sullen, wild and messy. She's moved after her parents' divorce - but she's convinced she won't be staying long because they'll definitelyget back together... But then Florence and William find out that their dads have started seeing each other. They realize they must put their differences - and rival class councillor campaigns - to one side. Because only if they work together and hatch a plan might they stand chance of splitting up their dads... Let the sabotage commence! "You are an inspiration!" - Mariah Carey on Ian Eagleton A fun, energetic, heartfelt story full of entertaining pranks and antics Sensitively explores and celebrates LGBTQ themes and blended families Praise for Glitter Boy: "Poignant, defiantly fabulous story" - Guardian "A nuanced, heart-warming and character led story of finding joy and love" - Elle McNicoll, author of A Kind of Spark "An unflinching and ultimately uplifting read about identity, and finding the strength to be your true self. Brilliant for group discussion." - Empathy Lab