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Chick lit often gets a bad name, but we don't see why. Girls like girlie things. Boys like, um, what do boys like? Fart jokes? Well, girls don't. They like love stories, and rivalries, and chocolate, and bonding. Teen girls are no different, and good for them. Here are some great examples of chick lit for them. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about your favourites? | Chick lit often gets a bad name, but we don't see why. Girls like girlie things. Boys like, um, what do boys like? Fart jokes? Well, girls don't. They like love stories, and rivalries, and chocolate, and bonding. Teen girls are no different, and good for them. Here are some great examples of chick lit for them. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about your favourites? | ||
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|author=Dyan Sheldon | |author=Dyan Sheldon | ||
|title=Planet Janet | |title=Planet Janet | ||
|rating=5 | |rating=5 | ||
|summary=An excellent, imaginative and lively account of 16 year old Janet's hectic, confusing and sometimes quite hilarious run through life. | |summary=An excellent, imaginative and lively account of 16 year old Janet's hectic, confusing and sometimes quite hilarious run through life. | ||
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|author=Mary Hogan | |author=Mary Hogan | ||
|title=Pretty Face | |title=Pretty Face | ||
|rating=5 | |rating=5 | ||
|summary=Hayley is not especially content in her current life, and comfort eats her way to happiness, so is thrilled with the chance to spend the summer abroad, away from her family while she tried to get a handle on her eating habits. But with the destination being the Pizza, Pasta and Gelato soaked Italy, this won't be as easy as she imagines. | |summary=Hayley is not especially content in her current life, and comfort eats her way to happiness, so is thrilled with the chance to spend the summer abroad, away from her family while she tried to get a handle on her eating habits. But with the destination being the Pizza, Pasta and Gelato soaked Italy, this won't be as easy as she imagines. | ||
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|author=Kate Cann | |author=Kate Cann | ||
|title=Sea Change | |title=Sea Change | ||
|rating=5 | |rating=5 | ||
|summary=A fabulous mix of stunning scenery, scrumptious food and irresistible bad boys, this tale of the highs and lows of friendship is un-put-down-able. | |summary=A fabulous mix of stunning scenery, scrumptious food and irresistible bad boys, this tale of the highs and lows of friendship is un-put-down-able. | ||
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|author=Emily Lockhart | |author=Emily Lockhart | ||
|title=The Boy Book | |title=The Boy Book | ||
|rating=5 | |rating=5 | ||
|summary=A poor kid at a posh school, Ruby is a spirited, witty, highly intelligent girl who tackles boy troubles and friend troubles head on in an attempt to survive her penultimate high school year. | |summary=A poor kid at a posh school, Ruby is a spirited, witty, highly intelligent girl who tackles boy troubles and friend troubles head on in an attempt to survive her penultimate high school year. | ||
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|author=Laura Ruby | |author=Laura Ruby | ||
|title=Good Girls | |title=Good Girls | ||
|rating=5 | |rating=5 | ||
|summary=One moment of indiscretion threatens to ruin Audrey's final year of school, but as she struggles through, she realises that life does go on and that she can survive the unthinkable. A rare, breathtaking book about the inner turmoil of girls teetering on the edge of adulthood, unsure whether to jump before they're pushed. | |summary=One moment of indiscretion threatens to ruin Audrey's final year of school, but as she struggles through, she realises that life does go on and that she can survive the unthinkable. A rare, breathtaking book about the inner turmoil of girls teetering on the edge of adulthood, unsure whether to jump before they're pushed. | ||
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|author=Helena Pielichaty | |author=Helena Pielichaty | ||
|title=Accidental Friends | |title=Accidental Friends | ||
|rating=5 | |rating=5 | ||
|summary=A brilliant book inspired by the ancient game of consequences, this is a great read about what happens to a group of teenagers as a result of a chance meeting. | |summary=A brilliant book inspired by the ancient game of consequences, this is a great read about what happens to a group of teenagers as a result of a chance meeting. | ||
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|author=Tanya Lee Stone | |author=Tanya Lee Stone | ||
|title=A Bad Boy Can Be Good for a Girl | |title=A Bad Boy Can Be Good for a Girl | ||
|rating=5 | |rating=5 | ||
|summary=A brilliant, novel book that shows 3 girls' perspectives on falling for the same wrong boy, this is a fast read that's hard to put down. | |summary=A brilliant, novel book that shows 3 girls' perspectives on falling for the same wrong boy, this is a fast read that's hard to put down. | ||
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|author=Julia Clarke | |author=Julia Clarke | ||
|title=The Kissing Club | |title=The Kissing Club | ||
|rating=5 | |rating=5 | ||
|summary=A fresh and funny story about a girl who takes a vow of chastity and then, whoops, ends up a teenage mother. This is not as far-fetched as it sounds, and is a brilliant, engaging read. | |summary=A fresh and funny story about a girl who takes a vow of chastity and then, whoops, ends up a teenage mother. This is not as far-fetched as it sounds, and is a brilliant, engaging read. | ||
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|author=Jean Ure | |author=Jean Ure | ||
|title=Gone Missing | |title=Gone Missing | ||
|rating=4 | |rating=4 | ||
|summary=Another of Jean Ure's brand of light, issue-based in which everythings turns out well in the end. Highly recommended for late primary and early secondary children who like realism, but nothing too demanding. | |summary=Another of Jean Ure's brand of light, issue-based in which everythings turns out well in the end. Highly recommended for late primary and early secondary children who like realism, but nothing too demanding. | ||
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|author=Lisa Clark | |author=Lisa Clark | ||
|title=Livin' La Vida Lola | |title=Livin' La Vida Lola | ||
|rating=4.5 | |rating=4.5 | ||
|summary=Lola Love's a funky chica who doesn't know what to do with her summer holiday. She's on the lookout for new friends and interests, whilst still being her usual glamorous and fabulous self. The first fiction book based on Lola love is everything her fans would hope it to be. You can also read [[The Interview: Bookbag talks to Lisa Clark|Bookbag's interview with Lisa Clark]]. | |summary=Lola Love's a funky chica who doesn't know what to do with her summer holiday. She's on the lookout for new friends and interests, whilst still being her usual glamorous and fabulous self. The first fiction book based on Lola love is everything her fans would hope it to be. You can also read [[The Interview: Bookbag talks to Lisa Clark|Bookbag's interview with Lisa Clark]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:46, 2 February 2024
Chick lit often gets a bad name, but we don't see why. Girls like girlie things. Boys like, um, what do boys like? Fart jokes? Well, girls don't. They like love stories, and rivalries, and chocolate, and bonding. Teen girls are no different, and good for them. Here are some great examples of chick lit for them. Why not tell us about your favourites?
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Review ofPlanet Janet by Dyan SheldonAn excellent, imaginative and lively account of 16 year old Janet's hectic, confusing and sometimes quite hilarious run through life. Full Review |
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Review ofPretty Face by Mary HoganHayley is not especially content in her current life, and comfort eats her way to happiness, so is thrilled with the chance to spend the summer abroad, away from her family while she tried to get a handle on her eating habits. But with the destination being the Pizza, Pasta and Gelato soaked Italy, this won't be as easy as she imagines. Full Review |
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Review ofSea Change by Kate CannA fabulous mix of stunning scenery, scrumptious food and irresistible bad boys, this tale of the highs and lows of friendship is un-put-down-able. Full Review |
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Review ofThe Boy Book by Emily LockhartA poor kid at a posh school, Ruby is a spirited, witty, highly intelligent girl who tackles boy troubles and friend troubles head on in an attempt to survive her penultimate high school year. Full Review |
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Review ofGood Girls by Laura RubyOne moment of indiscretion threatens to ruin Audrey's final year of school, but as she struggles through, she realises that life does go on and that she can survive the unthinkable. A rare, breathtaking book about the inner turmoil of girls teetering on the edge of adulthood, unsure whether to jump before they're pushed. Full Review |
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Review ofAccidental Friends by Helena PielichatyA brilliant book inspired by the ancient game of consequences, this is a great read about what happens to a group of teenagers as a result of a chance meeting. Full Review |
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Review ofA Bad Boy Can Be Good for a Girl by Tanya Lee StoneA brilliant, novel book that shows 3 girls' perspectives on falling for the same wrong boy, this is a fast read that's hard to put down. Full Review |
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Review ofThe Kissing Club by Julia ClarkeA fresh and funny story about a girl who takes a vow of chastity and then, whoops, ends up a teenage mother. This is not as far-fetched as it sounds, and is a brilliant, engaging read. Full Review |
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Review ofGone Missing by Jean UreAnother of Jean Ure's brand of light, issue-based in which everythings turns out well in the end. Highly recommended for late primary and early secondary children who like realism, but nothing too demanding. Full Review |
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Review ofLivin' La Vida Lola by Lisa ClarkLola Love's a funky chica who doesn't know what to do with her summer holiday. She's on the lookout for new friends and interests, whilst still being her usual glamorous and fabulous self. The first fiction book based on Lola love is everything her fans would hope it to be. You can also read Bookbag's interview with Lisa Clark. Full Review |
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