This is the first book in the engaging and humorous Cookie! series, written by former Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq. The story introduces Cookie Haque, a highly imaginative and science-loving girl whose life is turned upside down when she is forced to move from the city to the countryside. Her greatest challenge is Jake, the "Most Annoying Boy in the World," who becomes her rival in science and life. The book is presented in an accessible, diary-style format, interspersed with Cookie’s funny drawings, scientific facts, and notes. It tackles relatable middle-grade themes such as dealing with a move, finding your identity in a new environment, and the complexities of first friendships and rivalries. Huq successfully weaves in positive messages about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) by showing Cookie’s passion for science as she tries to solve her problems with clever experiments, making it both a fun story and an inspiring read.
