'Dear H' by Diane Guntrip

'Dear H' is a fictional diary written by twelve year old Amanda who is being bullied relentlessly by Cassandra and her gang. Amanda is the daughter of wealthy, successful parents and materialistically should have everything a girl desires. However, Amanda describes her family as being, 'dysfunctional' and herself as being, 'lonely, fat and frumpy'. She decides to record her experiences of being bullied in a diary to her imaginary friend, 'H'. Deep inside Amanda harbours a secret desire to be a singer but her confidence is at an all time low.

Writing song lyrics helps her to express herself and a chance encounter with a wheelchair bound singer acts as the catalyst she needs. Read how Amanda achieves her dream.