Reception
Sundae Girl was included Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan's one-off special Richard & Judy's Best Kids Books Ever in the "Confident (9+)" category, which was part of their book club that aimed to get more children reading. [5] [6] It was also one of six novels to be nominated for the 2008 Worcestershire Teen Book Award. [7] Sundae Girl reached third place in the Children's books Bestsellers section compiled by the Sunday Independent in April 2007. [8]
A writer from BookTrust wrote, "Tackling gritty issues such as alcoholism and dementia can be a tricky business but Cathy Cassidy carries it off with confidence retaining humour and sensitivity in a readable and worthwhile story". [2] Sarah Webb from the Irish Independent called Jude's family "rather eccentric" and believe that older fans of Jacqueline Wilson would like Cassidy's novels. [9] Webb also called Sundae Girl a "gritty yet funny tale of friendship and young love". [10] A reviewer from The Guardian rated the novel 10 out of 10, adding, "Cathy lets the story slowly pour out as you quickly turn the pages wanting to know more". [11] Another reviewer from the same website opined that Sundae Girl was their favourite novel, writing, "I enjoyed reading this book, but it made me cry my eyes out after!" [12] A writer from the Evening Herald opined that Sundae Girl and Cassidy's previous novels achieved "massive success". [13]
Joel Rickett from The Bookseller called the novel "sparkly". [14] A writer from The Guardian placed Sundae Girl, along with Cassidy's debut novel Dizzy , on their list of "Books that could help teachers raise sensitive issues". [15] They opined that the central characters in both novels are "emotionally abused by their inadequate mothers" and noted that Jude's home life was "dominated" by her grandmother's Alzheimer's disease and her mother's drinking, as well as how Jude was "weighed down" with responsibilities and was romantically pursued by a "charmingly eccentric" classmate. [15] The writer also noted how Cassidy's novels are "light-hearted and hopeful" whilst dealing with issues relating to families, relationships and friendships, as well as conveying a "strong sense" of how children between the ages of 10 and 13 speak and behave. [15] They also called the ending's resolution "satisfactory" and called Jude's grandad "devoted". [15] Sundae Girl has also been described as being a "gorgeous, unputdownable novel for girls aged 9+". [16]
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