Six geese a laying sophie kinsella epub

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Your use of the site and services is subject to these policies and terms. Members Reviews Popularity Average rating Mentions 55 3 , 3. In Six Geese a-Laying, Christmas is approaching, and Ginny is looking forward to the birth of her first baby.

It's a pity her partner Dan is so useless, and she has to keep reminding him where he's going wrong. Luckily she's enrolled into the most exclusive antenatal class going - all the highest achieving, smartest mothers-to-be aspire to be taught by the legendary Petal Harmon. Like the other five women in the class, Ginny already knows exactly what she wants, and how she's going to handle motherhood. But when they turn up for the final class it isn't quite what they expect.

As Ginny discovers what parenthood is really going to be like, she begins to realize the things that really matter No current Talk conversations about this book. I really wanted to try something by Sophie Kinsella and found this 25 page short story on Amazon for free so thought I'd give it a try.

CloggieDownunder Mar 16, You must log in to edit Common Knowledge data. Three stars Sep 16, kari rated it really liked it Shelves: Cute little Christmas story. Dec 03, Laura.. A different read Oct 15, Kitty rated it really liked it Shelves: picture-books.

This is a short story from Sophie Kinsella. Their sense of smugness then disappears as they discover that they were not chosen because of their high powered careers, money or social status I think this is a clever book and I like the way that Kinsella uses the classic Dickens This is a short story from Sophie Kinsella. I think this is a clever book and I like the way that Kinsella uses the classic Dickens' story as a springboard for her modern tale.

It's only 27 pages long and will only take about minutes to read I downloaded on my phone I think it suitable for year 6. It would be lovely if ipads were available for paired or small group readings, but if not, I think it is still an option for a whole class reading. It would be a good resource for National Curriculum KS2 En2 Reading - in particular Literature 4: develop understanding and appreciation of literary texts - and also - Breadth of study 8 f traditional stories - as it links nicely with Dickens.

Looking at the draft curriculum - it would link with year comprehension study by maintaining positive attitudes to reading and understanding,discussion and building on technical terms. Dec 22, Em rated it liked it Shelves: short-stories , A very short story set at an exclusive ante-natal class full of "mum to be" sterotypes: critical of hubby mum, working mum, nervous mum, all natural, no pain relief mum, making baby-Einstein mum and they all get a Dickensian type experience of motherhood to come!

I'd say it's a good natured, easy going read over your tea-break. Aug 10, Ferna Simbulan rated it it was ok Shelves: chick-lit. Unfortunately, I wasn't very impressed by this short story.

It was too "plain" for my taste and I was disappointed by how abruptly the events happened. It almost felt too unrealistic and caricatural. Again - disappointed. Dec 28, Sheli rated it did not like it Shelves: , chick-lit , kindle , short-story. I thought this story was pretty poor. It was centred around a group of women at a pre-natal class and had a "ghost of Christmas future" kind of element to it. Not my cup of tea.

The characters in this were really annoying and Minsella used the word "smug" so many times in such a short story, it got old quickly. Ginny, the narrator was irritating and I didn't really 'get' the point of the story Nice easy quick read nothing Sophie Kinsella ever writes is a disappointment.

Dec 26, Sarah rated it did not like it. Oh, what a load of rubbish. I had the opportunity to read this little short story and, being a Kinsella fan, thought this would be one for me. Coupled with the fact that this was marked as a Christmas read, I thought this would be a great little story.

I was terribly wrong. Compromised of very different characters, on their final session, a shadowy figure shows them the possibili Oh, what a load of rubbish. Compromised of very different characters, on their final session, a shadowy figure shows them the possibility of what may happen with their labour, baby and future, should they continue on their current paths.

What a win. But suddenly, just as it begins, it well and truly finishes. As a result, it felt like Kinsella was writing out an idea she had playing in her head - not creating a convincing short story. With the backdrop of snow and a Christmas due date, these are the only things that remotely link this to December. Nov 29, C. Fallowfield rated it really liked it. I downloaded this for free but I still wish authors would say when a book ends that early, you think you're part way through enjoying a story and the next second, BAM, it's over!

This is a take on Dicken's A Christmas Carol, jumping ahead to the Ghost of Christmas to come for six women who are all expecting. They've all been selected for the invite only exclusive pre-natal classes given by eminent Petal Harmon, but what they weren't expecting was to have each of their flaws reflected back at them and to leave the class with a different view on how they'll handle childbirth and the future.

Dec 19, Tara rated it it was amazing. I wanted to download to my kindle but its only available via Amazon UK, which I dont have so I read on her website.. It was a short story alright, basically over as soon as it began. Several women going thru meeting with their midwives, talking about names of their babies, and all the insecurities that most parents are going thru right before having their precious bundle of joy! Jan 04, Book-shelf Shelf rated it it was amazing.

Loved every word of this short story, but then when could Sophie disappoint? Well actually she can but not with this short story. Not so much of a Christmas story, more like a baby or pregnancy story with Christmas thrown in, but bloody brilliant none the less. A good story to dip into Sophie if your not sure if you would like her writing. Dec 09, Jess A Book to Remember rated it did not like it.

Found this story online, very quick read! It was okay, I liked the Christmas theme and how it taught you that you should see how your action affect others. I would like for this to be a full fleshed out story, but it was an okay read. I wouldn't recommend it to everyone, only those that love Sophie Kinsella and want to read all of her books. It's just a little extra story she wrote for the holiday!

Dec 12, MoMo BookDiary rated it really liked it. This is a lovely short story that is the perfect lunchtime escape during a busy day. The story, whilst fun, is also touching and comes to a conclusion with a brilliant twist that will leave you wanting more!

More reviews on www. Sep 07, Melanie rated it liked it. This is just a cute retelling of a Christmas Carol but with 6-women who are enrolled in a prenatal Lamaze style workshop. I connected with the main character and really felt like I got a glimpse into her life. Without spoiling the story I enjoyed it, it was fun and amusing, and I liked the moral of it got to have a moral in a Christmas story!

I haven't read Sophie Kinsella before but this had definitely put me in the mood for reading some more! But I did and it was OK I guess. Giving the women all G names was a bit obvious and I think the Christmassy theme's a little incidental really. It's OK but doesn't mean I'm suddenly rushing out to fill my shelves with chick-lit. Who even came up with that term? Why isn't there dude-lit? If there isn't dude-lit why have chick-lit. Aggghhh I hate women.