Budge Wilson

Lorinda's Diary Budge Wilson

Jacket Description/Back: As if Lorinda doesn't have enough to worry about! Her body's changing, her boy friends are turning into boyfriends, her Science teacher is mad at her, and her mother's driving her crazy. Then her grandfather comes to visit--for six months. At first, Lorinda thinks he might be an ally. Then he starts to complain--about everything. And it's up to Lorinda to find out what's really bothering him... Biographical Note: Chosen for a dozen Canadian Children's Book Centre's "Our Choice" designations, Budge Wilson is a cat lover who has written several books for children. She lives in a fishing village on the South Shore of Nova Scotia with her husband Alan and their dark grey cat. In 2004 she was made a Member of the Order of Canada.

Contributor Bio:  Wilson, Budge BUDGE WILSON is widely renowned for her writing. Her books, short stories and articles for children and adults have been recognized with many awards. A native of Halifax, she has lived permanently in Nova Scotia since 1989.