Saffy's Angel: Book 1 (Casson Family)

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In Permanent Rose, why does Rose start shoplifting? Does she view this as a bad thing to do? How does she feel about the fact that David is the only person who figures out what she's doing? Oh mon dieu, is she an annoying character. Bratty, whiny, and just completely infuriating. The only pity I held for her was the unfortunate revelation her parents unfolded before her: The fact that she is not really their daughter but the daughter of her mother's sister. Therefore this makes her the niece. Tonkin, Boyd (12 July 2003). "Children's authors rediscover fun to usurp masters of the dark arts". The Independent. [ dead link]

The Ditz: Eve Casson. She has her moments of Genius Ditz, though, notably in naming her children, which even Bill commends her for in the first book.Wholesome Crossdresser: Indigo for a play that Rose mentions in her blog. Tom tells her that "Sarah won't be able to resist [Indigo in the dress]." It was a painter's color chart, from an artists' materials shop. It showed all the colors a painter could ever need. There were rows and rows of little squares, each a different shade of red or blue or green or golden yellow. Every little square had the name of the color underneath. To the Casson children those names were as familiar as nursery rhymes. Other families had lullabies, but the Cassons had fallen asleep to lists of colors. First-Name Basis: Darling Michael, Caddy's favorite boyfriend, is only known by his first name until Forever Rose reveals that his last name is Cadogen. Also, David's last name is unknown, as he only goes by "David" as far as we know.

Caddy goes through a lot of boyfriends and has trouble committing to Michael. Why is it so hard for her to think about being married to him? Why does she agree to marry Alex? Why doesn't she tell Michael about Buttercup? Everyone is mystified by the letter until Saffron has a dream and remembers her garden. She remembers that her garden is the garden in Siena where she and her mum lived when she was little. She realises that the angel must be in her garden in Siena. Gentle Giant: David, Indigo's friend in Permanent Rose, who formerly had bullied Tom and Indigo with the rest of the rabble. But everything is just the same," said Bill, trying to help. "Nothing has changed, Saffy darling. We love you just as much as we ever did. You are just as much ours as you always were." Indigo has a number of fears, including heights, Caddy's driving, and losing his sisters. How does he deal with his fears? Is he the only Casson child who is afraid of things? What are the others afraid of, and how do they deal with their fears?No," said Eve with relief. "You were at home. At your home in Siena. With Grandad. He was visiting." I can't find me," she grumbled to Indigo, wobbling on the stool. "I can't find Saffron written anywhere." Go to an art supply store and find a paint chart like the one that hangs in the Casson kitchen. Which colors do you think would make good names? Tom teaches Indigo how to play the guitar, and then David takes up the drums. Have you ever wanted to learn how to play an instrument? Look into renting an instrument and taking lessons. Oh man I'm going to get a lot of people disagreeing with me on this but this is by far one of the most daunting books I've ever read.