She doesn't understand either of her teenage kids, which for a child psychologist is fairly embarrassing.

She has become grey. Inside and out.

Her face has surrendered and is frightening children.

Dora is about to hit the big 18 . . . and about to hit anyone who annoys her, especially her precocious younger brother Peter, who has a chronic Oscar Wilde fixation.

Then there's Dad . . . who's just, well, Dad.

A TINY BIT MARVELLOUS is the story of a modern family, all living in their own seperate bubbles, lurching towards meltdown. It is for anyone who has ever shared a home with that weird group of strangers we call relations.

Oh, and there's a dog. Called Poo

'Funny, really enjoyable, highly recommended. A wonderful writer - witty, wise, poignant.' Daily Mail

'Fresh, extremely funny.' Sunday Times

'Very funny . . . moving, comforting, very amusing.' Daily Mirror

'Hilarious. Chortle-out-loud turns of phrase, razor-sharp observations.' Stylist

'Beautifully observed. Makes you laugh on every page and contains the funniest appraisal of smear tests that I have read.' The Times

'Has she cracked it with her debut novel? Yes, actually, she has. Engaging from the first page . . . It's a new Dawn.' Heat

'A hilarious and compelling read.' Good Housekeeping

'A brilliantly observed, very funny novel of family life.' Woman and Home