Caroline Plaisted Libri

Le due protagoniste hanno deciso che prima dei sedici anni dovranno: imparare a camminare sui tacchi altissimi, avere una nuova, favolosa acconciatura e diventare irresistibili. Il loro compleanno, però, si sta avvicinando e loro non hanno raggiunto nessuno di questi obiettivi: è davvero arrivato il momento di affrontare la loro "lista"! Ma tra extension casalinghe e tremende creme autoabbronzanti i risultati sono catastrofici, e a peggiorare le cose ci sono i due ragazzi più carini della scuola, che sembrano trovarsi nel posto sbagliato al momento sbagliato... Età di lettura: da 12 anni.

A volte di notte me ne sto a letto sveglia a chiedermi come sarò tra 1 anno. O fra 10, o fra 20. Da una parte vorrei saperlo. Però anche no! Mi piace l'idea che sia tutto una sorpresa ... Sorprese belle : ★ una madre che "basta uno sguardo" ★ due sorellastre inseparabili ★ una favolosa casa più grande! Sorprese brutte : ★ una madre che si risposa ★ due sorellastre insopportabili ★ una terrificante casa più grande!

Jeza lives with his mum and sister. Can he make his dad understand that he needs a father too?

Tilly's mum is a dancer, but her godmother is the wardrobe mistress and she spends lots of time with her backstage. When Tilly's mum is dancing, Tilly helps out with chores and generally gets involved with the exciting events of the world of theatre.

Beth and Anna are now 16, with the all-important boyfriends. So everything should be perfect - shouldn't it? Beth's not sure that going out with Joey is all it's cracked up to be, but she can't admit it to herself, let alone to Anna, who seems totally satisfied with life. Does she suit him, or should she boot him?

When the Glitter Girls are chosen as the face of a fab new toothpaste they are sooo excited! and it's even better than they expected - not only will they film their own advert to be shown on TV, but they'll be on posters all over the country, and even be the sponsors of Disney on Ice! Go Glitter!

"Discusses body changes that happen to boys during puberty, such as acne, body hair, body odor, mood swings, crushes, and more, and gives suggestions to teen boys for taking care of their hygiene and keeping good relationships"--Provided by publisher

'Fireflies' are non-fiction books on a variety of topics covering all areas of the curriculum, from science to citizenship. The teaching notes are full of practical suggestions for using the books. They have been updated in line with the simple view of reading and the renewed Primary Framework for Literacy.

The Grand Ballet are getting ready for a gala performance of Cinderella, but Tilly has other things on her mind. She has a ballet exam next week, and though she's tried everything, she just can't remember the steps. Does this mean the end of her dancing dreams?

Your hair is greasy, spots are cropping up all over the place and your family is suddenly driving you crazy... What's going on?