Elly Pickering is dreading telling her parents that’s she’s lost her mobile phone – again – what with the Global Financial crisis and everything. But losing her mobile is just the beginning. A series of technological happenings and manipulations leads Elly to question her priorities, her friendships, and Will, her fabulous – she thought – boyfriend. Is she facing certain social death? Or can a technological breakdown sometimes be kind of a good thing?


“I Lost my Mobile would be a good addition to update your Young Adult collection … I cannot see this book spending much time on the shelf when word gets out about how good it is.” - Library Services, AISD (February 2012)

“Australian comedienne Wendy Harmer’s first book for young adults brings the effervescent Elly to life as a ‘teen on the edge of technological breakdown.’” - Books YA Love (November 11, 2011)

Characterization is well done and plotting is smooth and easy to read. The teen voices ring true and the cautionary note on cyber bulling is well handled. The romance is sweet and plenty of humor to entertain the reader. Recommended to high school and public libraries. - SWON Libraries: Royal Reviews (November 7, 2011)

“The combination of storybook romance and exaggerated comedy sweetens what is ultimately a light-hearted cautionary tale that makes its point without asking anyone to take it too seriously. “ - The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (April 2011)

“I finished this book in a matter of three days…that is how much I loved it. I don't think any other rating of stars or reviews could cover my feelings for this book. As a young readers request, I ask Wendy Harmer to please…WRITE ANOTHER BOOK FOR TEENAGERS!” - Review written by Amber (6th grade student) Book Trends (March 2, 2011)

"This is the perfect book for teenage girls." - Coffee for the Brain (February 21, 2011)

“Because the story is rooted in humor and teenage angst, it will attract readers who might otherwise avoid a novel about these serious topics.” - Rutgers University Project on Economics and Children (January 22, 2010)

“Technology’s role in complicating our lives is the story’s engine, but the power of love and friendship to get us through the ensuing mayhem is its heart. The net result is an entertaining, thought-provoking read.” - Kirkus Reviews (February 1, 2011)