Pride and Penalties by Chris Higgins
Charlotte doesn't want a lot - just to play rugby and for her dad to be proud of her. But her brother Will is the rugby star of the family, only he's got very different stars in his eyes. Soon they're both keeping secrets and so is their mum! Plus Gran is acting stranger and stranger... It also doesn't help that her sworn enemy is the one boy she can't stop thinking about... Good thing she's known as Spider. She'll need all the help she can get to untangle this web! Re-jacketed in a beautiful new cover, available from August 2013An engaging story with some unexpected themes.. Higgins packs a lot into an easily-read book, taking the issues seriously but presetning them with a welcome lightness of touch * Books For Keeps *
PRAISE FOR CHRIS HIGGINS:
'Chris Higgins gives her loyal audience another tremendously enjoyable read in Love Ya Babe. She has a light touch and an easy style that absorbs you right from the very start.'
'This a funny, interesting, heart-warming story.' * Chicklish *
'... exciting and engaging and its a hard one to put down when youve started.' * The Bookbag *
A thundering good read * The Cornishman *
A touching tale of romance, friendship & family * Publishing News *
A poignant novel... A moving, honest & most of all positive story about friendship, family & trust. Will make you laugh and cry. * Shop! Scotland *
A touching debut * First News *
Chris Higgins was born and brought up in South Wales. She now lives in Cornwall with her husband, 4 children, a sheepdog, a rabbit and a goldfish that will be 21 this year!
For many years she worked as a Secondary school teacher in English and Drama. Chris loves theatre and between writing helps at the Minack, the open-air theatre on the cliffs near Lands End.
Chris also loves to travel and is a great believer in taking control of your own life and making the most of your opportunities.
Chris`s novels deal with issues that every teenager can identify with.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780340999981 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340999985 |
| Title | Pride and Penalties |
| Author | Chris Higgins |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2010-02-04 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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