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Nesta has met the perfect boy: good-looking, fun, sweet. But there are problems too. Simon's from a rich, upper-class background - with a lifestyle to match - and it's difficult for Nesta to keep up. And then there's Simon's friend Cressida. The ice queen. The Portobello Princess. Not one to give in, Nesta is determined to impress the new crowd, but finds herself out of her depth. Luckily she has Lucy and Izzie to help her reassess what really matters...Tags
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Another great installment in the best feel-good series for young adults.
It was great to see things from Nesta's point of view. Yes, she's selfish. But she grows up and starts to see that everything doesn't revolve around money and clothes. And is Simon a keeper? Well, he seems to be.
And ahhh, the feeling of your first hangover. The "I'll never drink again!" pity party in your bed.
Cathy Hopkins is great at telling the stories of these teens.
It was great to see things from Nesta's point of view. Yes, she's selfish. But she grows up and starts to see that everything doesn't revolve around money and clothes. And is Simon a keeper? Well, he seems to be.
And ahhh, the feeling of your first hangover. The "I'll never drink again!" pity party in your bed.
Cathy Hopkins is great at telling the stories of these teens.
This might appeal to teenage girls, but it did nothing for me. I found Nesta absolutely annoying.
Nesta has met her dream boy, he is good looking, fun, and sweet. But the only problem is that he is from a rich family, and its hard for Nesta. She tries her best to keep up, but Simon's sister's friend, Cressida, tries her best to humiliate Nesta and not missing any chance she gets. Can Nesta keep up and beat Cressida?
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Utterly adorable YA teen romance from the early 2000s.
Utterly adorable YA teen romance from the early 2000s.
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Ik vond het altijd heel leuk om Tina Toppers te verzamelen. Deze vond ik meestal nog extra leuk, omdat er een Marjolein in zat (Ookal was het niet echt een sympathiek karakter).
Ik vond het altijd heel leuk om Tina Toppers te verzamelen. Deze vond ik meestal nog extra leuk, omdat er een Marjolein in zat (Ookal was het niet echt een sympathiek karakter).
se trata de una chica normal, que conoce a un chico perfecto que pertenece a una familia millonaria , de clase alta . la chica empieza a tener problemas para igualar su estilo de vida , para colmo aparece la ex novia del chico que es mejor que ella y bastante engreÃda.
la situación económica de su familia empieza a derrumbarse justo ahora que tiene que lucir como una diosa . por suerte tiene a sus 2 mejores amigas que la hacen darse cuenta de que es lo realmente importante .
la situación económica de su familia empieza a derrumbarse justo ahora que tiene que lucir como una diosa . por suerte tiene a sus 2 mejores amigas que la hacen darse cuenta de que es lo realmente importante .
Oct 5, 2017Spanish
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Born in 1950's Manchester, England, Cathy Hopkins moved to Kenya with her family at the age of 5. The Hopkins family remained in Kenya for six years before returning to England in 1964. In her youth, Cathy attended six different schools and that consistent change foreshadowed her career choices. Before becoming a full time writer, Hopkins held show more down a wide variety of jobs ranging from rock singer to occupational therapist to aromatherapist. Her career in writing started with books of the non-fiction genre that involved aromatherapy and relationships. She was later commissioned to write books for a young adult audience which she now focuses on strictly. She currently resides in Northern England with her husband, Steve and their three cats. show less
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