Book description
A fun and feisty new novel from master storyteller Jean Ure - with a
gorgeous new cover look to appeal to all girls who love real-life stories.
Thirteen-year-old Tamsin has never had a boyfriend, and she's starting
to feel left behind. Even her ten-year-old sister has a boyfriend, so
surely it must be her turn soon! When Tamsin meets Alex, she just can't
stop thinking about him, and she's thrilled when he asks her out on a
date. But he's sixteen and has already left school. Before she knows it,
Tamsin is lying about her age and going behind her parents back… but for
how long can she keep up the pretence?
A charming story about the innocence of first love - and learning to do
the right thing. "Jean Ure's books are funny, funky, feisty - and
fantastic reads!" Jacqueline Wilson
Praise for Hunky Dory
"More infectious humour from Jean Ure."
Waterstone's Books Quarterly
Praise for Gone Missing
"Fans of Jean Ure and new readers alike will love this fast-paced,
action driven new novel." INIS
"Heartwarming stuff." CY Magazine
'Jean Ure does that girl thing like no one else.' Graham Marks,
Publishing News
Praise for Passion Flower:
'A funny and realistic read - we loved it.' Mizz
Praise for Pumpkin Pie:
'The heroine I've been waiting for.' Times
Praise for Shrinking Violet:
'Grown-ups love Bridget Jones' Diary, but youngsters will adore Violet
Alexander's.' Liverpool Echo
'Excellent for any nine-up and will almost certainly lead to an
addiction to Ure.' Observer
Praise for Becky Bananas:
'The writing transcends any trace of heaviness.'
Guardian
Praise for Fruit and Nutcase:
'Jean Ure never puts a foot wrong.' Daily Telegraph
Praise for The Secret Life of Sally Tomato:
'Rhymes, sauciness, letters, irony, comedy, comic characters… a proper
little turn-on for boys. A must-buy book.' Books for Keeps Jean Ure
was born in Surrey and, when growing up, knew that she was going to be a
writer or a ballet dancer. She began writing when she was six years old
and had her first book published while she was still at school. Jean is
a vegan and animal lover. She lives with her husband, seven dogs and
four cats in a 300 year old house in Croydon.
