The Sunny Bridesmaid

By Diane Redmond

A mini-series of four titles aimed at 6 – 8 year old girls on the theme of bridesmaids – a role that every little girl longs to play! THE SUNNY BRIDESMAID

Molly’s brother James is marrying Chloe, an Australian girl, on a tropical beach. A laid back bride, Chloe has told Molly she can choose her own dress. Molly’s choice of dress is not ideal for a hot climate, however she makes such fuss, her Mum lets her have it. However when she gets to Australia – shock, horror, her luggage has been mislaid so she and Chloe have to buy her a new outfit – a sarong and skimpy top, perfect for a hot beach wedding. James is football mad and after the wedding he celebrates by a game of footie on the beach. Unfortunately he gets sun-stroke leaving his bride dancing the night away with her favourite sunny bridesmaid!

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins UK
• Release date: Feb 27, 2014
• ISBN: 9780007573158

Diane Redmond

Diane was born and educated in Lancashire. Her interest in children's books began when she used them to teach English in language schools in Italy.She returned to live in Cambridge, where she taught multi-cultural education before working as a radio and TV presenter.Diane has also been involved in script writing for TV and the stage. She was asked to write The Journey of Odysseus for a Children's Theatre, which gave her the inspiration to delve deeper into the world of the Ancient Greeks.

Book preview

Chapter One

When Molly’s big brother, Luke, announced he was getting married to his Australian girlfriend, ten thousand miles away, Molly burst into floods of tears.

That’s not fair! she sobbed. I want to be your bridesmaid.

You will be my bridesmaid, Luke assured her.

How? Molly demanded.

Luke grinned. Because you’ll be at my wedding, he said.

We’re ALL going to Australia! cried Mum. Even Gran!

Luke ruffled his little sister’s red hair. You don’t think I’d get married without you, do you? he teased.

Molly had only seen photographs of Luke’s bride-to-be. Chloe was long-legged, with a cloud of dark hair, sparkling brown eyes, and the smile of a film star. When she next phoned Luke she asked to speak to Molly.

Luke tells me you’ve agreed to be my bridesmaid, said Chloe.

Yes! Where will you get married? Molly asked excitedly.

On sunny Mango Beach, where Luke and I first met, Chloe replied.

You can’t get married on a BEACH! giggled Molly.

You can in Australia, Chloe replied.

WOWEE! laughed Molly. I’m going to be a SUNNY bridesmaid!

Mum couldn’t believe that Chloe had told Molly she could wear anything she wanted.

Does she really mean ANYTHING? Mum asked Luke.

The wedding’s on a beach, Mum. We’ll probably all finish up in our swimming costumes! joked Luke.

"What about the other bridesmaids – Chloe’s twin sisters? What will they be