Girl V the World
There’s a reason that the number thirteen is bad luck. It sucks to be thirteen!
No-one escapes thirteen unscathed – not even the best-looking, most popular people with the straightest teeth and shiniest hair. The best you can do is be true to yourself, even when everything’s changing.
Girl v the World is a funny, inspiring and heartwarming new series about thirteen-year-old girls taking on the world. Because you’ve got to be strong to take it on.
It’s a collection of age-appropriate stories for the ‘forgotten’ girls – the girls who have been pushed up from middle fiction straight into paranormal romance. The authors address first kisses, friendship dynamics and bullying in an accessible and non-patronising way – which is a refreshing change for this age group, who feel like nobody seems to ‘get them’ anymore.
Series titles:
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There's something wrong with Hazel Atherton she just knows it. She's not a kid anymore, but she's not grown-up either. Hazel hasn't even kissed a boy and she's not sure she ever will. Although that doesn't stop her from thinking about Leo in the year above... Hazel wishes she could talk to her mum about it - but these days her mum is too busy hanging out with her new boyfriend. Does anyone understand what's going on with Hazel?
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Edi lives a weird double life. At school, it seems like everyone loves her, but at home, her parents barely notice she exists - except when her marks aren't good enough. So when Edi hooks up with her crush Archie, she can hardly believe her luck. Archie is super cute, and his family are the exact opposite to hers - warm and welcoming. Edi finally has the family she's always wanted and she loves Archie more than anything. But does Archie feel the same way?
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Lenni can't please anyone lately. At school, her friends want her to kiss someone for a stupid competition. At home, her grandmother wants her to be more ladylike. And on the athletics field, her friend Adam has started acting like a big weirdo around her. Then Lenni meets Jo, the new girl at school, and everything feels so normal. Jo is cool and fun, and unlike anyone Lenni's ever known. Finally, someone's on Lenni's wavelength!
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Erin doesn't get what all the fuss is about. When did boys stop being friends and start being boyfriends? Why are all the girls in her year shaving their legs and slopping goop on their faces? And since when did her big sister start keeping secrets about her love life? Erin's never been afraid of doing her own thing but she never thought she'd be deliberately left out. What's everyone's problem?
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Olympia has a few good things in her life. These include: her dog, Cricket; her painting and drawing; and the cute guy in the art-supplies store who keeps her daydreaming. But there are a lot of bad things too: her parents seem more concerned with their on-again-off-again relationship than they are with her, and even her best friend Edi seems to be zoning out on her. What does Olympia have to do to get their attention?
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Anya needs some serious cheering up. She's been dumped by a nerd, her parents are splitting up, and her mum's idea of a first bra is going to ruin her life. If only she could own the pretty, grown-up Charm Bra, everything could be different! But then Anya discovers a way to get what she wants. Sure, it's against the rules, but why shouldn't she bend them just a tiny bit to give herself a boost? It's not like she's hurting anyone.
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