Cathy Cassidy

"Live life to the full – have adventures, have fun, be happy, be sad. Never be afraid of your feelings. Write about what you care about, what moves you – put your feelings into your work."

Cathy Cassidy wrote and illustrated her first book at 8 years old for her little brother and has been writing and drawing ever since. Cathy has worked as an editor on Jackie magazine, a teacher and as agony aunt on Shout Magazine. She lives in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland with her husband, 2 young children, 3 cats, 2 rabbits and a mad hairy lurcher called Kelpie.

What age group and genre does Cathy Cassidy write for?

Cathy Cassidy writes fiction for children and young teenagers, often categorized as middle grade and young adult contemporary fiction.

What are Cathy Cassidy's main series and which one should I start with?

Her main series include Chocolate Box Girls and the Daizy Star books. A good place to start is Chocolate Box Girls with Cherry Crush (book 1) or the Daizy Star series beginning with Shine On, Daizy Star.

Is there a recommended reading order for the Chocolate Box Girls series?

Begin with Cherry Crush (listed as book 1) followed by Marshmallow Skye (listed as book 2). After those, continue with the remaining Chocolate Box Girls titles in publication order to follow the characters' development.

Does she also write standalone novels?

Yes. In addition to series, Cathy Cassidy has standalone titles such as Dizzy, Scarlett, Indigo Blue, Lucky Star, and Love, Peace and Chocolate, which can be read independently.

What themes and topics does Cathy Cassidy commonly explore in her books?

Her books frequently explore feelings and emotions, friendships, family relationships, school life and everyday adventures, with an emphasis on honesty about emotions and growing up.