He Says…She Says by Anne Fine - Books

He Says…She Says

By Anne Fine Family & Relationships in Kids Fiction 01/08/2024

Skye and Harry discover Gran isn’t quite as strict as Dad makes out in this funny family story from multi-award-winning author Anne Fine.

Skye and Harry are dreading going to visit their gran, as Dad says she was so strict when he was young. He had to do lots of chores, wasn’t allowed much screen time and only had sweet treats on a Sunday! But when they arrive, Gran is much more chilled out than they were expecting. She lets them relax in the garden and play on their games consoles. On their way home, Harry wants to confront his dad, but Skye sees an opportunity.

Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

Reviews

"The ever-excellent Anne Fine is back with another gentle and humorous tale for emerging and reluctant readers about inter-generational family dynamics." – The Letterpress Project

"Family relationships are key to children’s experiences and understanding of the world so books like He Says… She Says… are perfect for young readers. Playing with the funny side of intergenerational dynamics, it allows children to think about their own families and appreciate the time they have together." – Scope for Imagination

About the author

Anne Fine is an award-winning author who was the second UK Children’s Laureate. She has written over seventy books for children and amongst her best are Goggle-Eyes, which won the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize and the Carnegie Medal, Madame Doubtfire, which was later adapted into the film, and Flour Babies, which won the Carnegie Medal.