Julia Golding

Natascha wrote on 18 September 2007:

Hi again This is by far my most favourite book!! It`s great!!

Kirsty!!! wrote on 28 August 2007:

I think that the way you are able to right about the past is amazing, i find that after the first page i am engrossed in the book and find it hard to put down

Wind Flower wrote on 26 August 2007:

YOUR BOOKS ARE so brilliant Please keep writing

Stephanie wrote on 03 August 2007:

Helloo I have read this book lots of times and it is truly great ! How do you think of all the new adventures for Cat? The storys just seem to pull you into her world. I've never had a book that grips me as much as yours do. Thanks for writing, your a great inspiration. Stephanie X

Jas wrote on 15 July 2007:

Amazing, Read these on holiday in italy and newquay, they are amazing and can't wait to read more of them, i love the characters and the plot lines are ace! Keep writing them coz they are awesome!

Jen wrote on 04 July 2007:

I finished this book and have got half way though the next one and i think it was realllyyyyyyy gooodds!!! I hope more and more and more of these books are going to be wriitten because i love them!!!!!

amy wrote on 27 June 2007:

i have just got your book as a present from my mum. it is such a good book and i am waiting to get the third one. it is really good as the characters are interesting and the plot is good. i cant wait to read more of your books never stop writing

Bhanushee wrote on 17 June 2007:

Wonderful book.love all your books..keep writing

Rebecca Dowse wrote on 27 May 2007:

i loved this book especially the captain bennington smythe manovre! I read it 3 times in a row! Keep on writing!

Hannah wrote on 25 May 2007:

I love your books and they were recommended to me by a friend who had read 'diamond of drury lane' I read it before christmas and then was desperate to find the follow up book, 'cat among the pigeons'. It was just as great as the first book and i am now hoping to read 'den of theives' your books are amazing !

Salli wrote on 31 March 2007:

me again- just 2 say that i have just read the other two cat books and they were every bit as good as the first one!!! Keep on writing Julia! Can't beleive the next one is out in august- that is sooooo long to have to wait for the next spectacular book to be published- keep going julia- we love you!! yours royally- Salli

Laura Walker wrote on 31 March 2007:

WOW!! Is all I can say to that book! It is the best book I've ever read. Keep on writing Cat Royal Books!! Laura W

hafsa aged 10 wrote on 25 March 2007:

Even better than the first cat book. I learnt about slavery for the first time from this book. Again a brilliant story with a bit of history rolled in. Cat is so funny and Brave. Well done again Ms Golding

Claire wrote on 25 March 2007:

I think your book are truly amazing. I am trying to read every single one of your books, actually I probably have. At my school I had to pick a author to research about and I picked you because your life sounds truly magnificent.

Salli wrote on 25 March 2007:

I thought the first book was fantastic!!!! Cat Royal is sparky, spunky- everything every girl wants to be!! Good work Juila- keep on writing- these books really make my day- I've just finished reading "the diamonds of drury lane for the 3rd time- and i got it a month ago! Keep on writing- yours royaly- salli

Millie wrote on 24 March 2007:

I loved this book! It was so good! I'm also one who doesn't like to read or watch stuff a second time, but I did actually read this book three times... I was soooo goood! Keep up the awsome writingness...!

kayla thompson wrote on 19 March 2007:

i thought that this book and the first one was great. i am looking out for the third. i was quite worryed for pedro incase he wouldn't get away but i knew he would get away ine the end. IT WAS A GREAT BOOK AND I LOVED IT.

Kirstie Grainger wrote on 12 March 2007:

Just a comment about the reader feedback - all these comments appear to have been written by one person! (someone who can't spell or punctuate properly). Maybe they are faked comments? They give the impression that your books are aimed at rather low achievers. It might be a good idea to try to get hold of some more literate sounding comments as well, perhaps? And the comments also don't quite ring true, as they are so extremely positive. Just thought you might find this useful! Reply from Julia - Hi Kirstie. Here are the facts: I administer the site myself and make a point not to correct reader responses so they are in the true voice of the person submitting them. None of them are faked and as far as I can tell from the individual emails noted on submission all are from different people. As for being positive, I assume only those who are enthusiastic about my books go on line to tell me so it is a bit of a self-selecting group and I make no apologies for that. If you have a problem with spelling and punctuation you need to take it up with the people who set the national curriculum but I think my readers are far from low achievers (if they're managing a Cat book they'll have both a high literacy score for reading and historical knowledge by the end). As part of the txting generation, my explanation is that they think they do not have to jump through spelling hoops on this site as it is a relaxed and informal exchange meant to keep me abreast of reaction to my books. As you can see, I also post the negative and gramatically correct comments too, not afraid of criticism such as yours. I would have preferred your comment to have come without the accusation of faking it on my part, as it was completely unwarranted and a bit upsetting. :(

Colin wrote on 06 March 2007:

I just read this book after "The Diamond of drurry lane" and found it amazing!! Keep up the good work! :) -Yours Royaly, Colin :)

fran wrote on 22 February 2007:

i love your books i think they are very exciting i want to be an authour too i hope u write more so i can use them to help me!!! keep writing!