Pretty Things - Softcover

Manning, Sarra

 
9780142408599: Pretty Things

Synopsis

During the run for a summer-theater production of "The Taming of the Shrew," friends Brie, Charlie, Walker, and Daisy strengthen friendships and end others with one another during a tumultuous season of diverse opinions, high emotions, and intense crushes.During the run for a summer-theater production of "The Taming of the Shrew," friends Brie, Charlie, Walker, and Daisy strengthen friendships and end others with one another during a tumultuous season of diverse opinions, high emotions, and intense crushes.

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Review

(of Guitar Girl) 'Sarra Manning's debut novel follows the highs and lows of the rock'n'roll lifestyle in this warts 'n' all spoof autobiography of Molly Montogomery, lead singer of teen band, The Hormones...Just the thing for wannabe pop stars.' (The Bookseller)

(of Guitar Girl) '...Molly Montgomery's compelling voice will pull in readers as she chronicles her quick rise to pop star fame with her band, The Hormones.' (Publishers Weekly)

(of Guitar Girl) 'Nice, pacy read and an antidote for children reared on Pop Idol.' (Dina Rabinovitch, The Guardian)

A funny, stylish tale of testing crushes written by an ex-ELLEgirl editor. (ELLE Girl)

Light-hearted and witty. A great holiday book. (mykindplace.com)

A wittily, wickedly observed comedy of teen manners! (Youngscot.org)

'Witty and pacy, the story deals with the complexity and confusion of teenage emotions. The use of multiple narrators adds depth and humour.' (Bookfest)

Within the interwoven stories, it is easy to identify with and care for each character in this fast-paced narration. (Gloucester Citizen)

A funny and enjoyable book about friendships and first love. (booktrust)

Book Description

Set against a backdrop of North London and drama group, four unforgettable teens struggle for identity, self-esteem and some kind of significance in life in this wittily, wickedly observed comedy of teen manners!

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9780340883723: Pretty Things (Bite)

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ISBN 10:  0340883723 ISBN 13:  9780340883723
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books, 2005
Softcover