How Not to Be Weird Paperback – 7 April 2016

Warning: this review involves total fangirl bias because I love Dawn's other work, and happily loved William as soon as I met him. His family is not the so called norm of 2.5 children. It's him with a super hippy mother who can't even entertain the idea that he may have personal preferences over what style clothes he wears and what he eats, and her partner who William dislikes. And Gooner, who is a loveable and despicable at the same time! New school means a new William-notice how I don't call him by his 'name' of Woody? William makes changes despite the universe at times being a bit against him. He places all his faith in a momento from his father, and has no idea that it is worthless and he already had the inner confidence to change himself, he just needed to lure it out. He thinks he needs to separate himself from his previous friends (kind of) but he learns that doesn't work, and he can evolve at the same time as keeping them.There are plenty of mishaps which at the time William thinks will ruin his reputation, but the opposite happens. I was thrilled when he was able to feel 'normal' thanks to his new grandmother, her going overboard helps him out more than she will ever know. I doubt there's anyone who can't relate to wanting to change at least a part of themselves, which means it's a perfect read for everyone, cringe moments and all. Another rereadable story from Dawn! (Still hoping the next one is with a girl protagonist though!)I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review on my blog Nayu's Reading Corner[...]

This is a literary work of art for young lads. I read it with my young nephew and laughed all through it. It so reminded me of some of the things that happened to me when I was young. LOVED the dog. Very well done Ms. McNiff...more please.

My daughter loved it! Couldn’t put it down. She particularly liked the dog 

This was a lovely and enjoyable read. It made me laugh just as much as my little brother!!

This was an enjoyable and engaging read, my young cousins loved it!

Really wonderful book! Funny and heartwarming - highly recommend!

fantastic read! Very sweet and funny- would recommend to anyone.

Fantastic book for young children - would highly recommend.