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Three Things About Daisy Blue (Girlfriend Fiction)

Two girls, two boys, and one very memorable holiday in Bali... Book 20 in the Girlfriend Fiction series. Fall in love with something real.

Daisy Blue is not happy. She doesn't want to go to Bali. And she doesn't want to keep a diary of her trip. And she doesn't want to hang out with Paulina Gifford. She does want to be a size zero and famous. Paulina Gifford is very studious. She is excited about the Bali trip and is keen to use her journal solely for recording her historical and cultural investigations. She thinks Daisy Blue is some kind of alien species. But Bali surprises them both - and soon they are in danger of falling in 'like' with each other. Is it possible that the fashionista and the earnest nerd might find something in common? About Kate Gordon

Kate was born and raised on the North-West Coast of Tasmania, in a town known for its tulips, and where you can get the best fish and chips in the world. She is a former children's librarian and currently manages the children's and YA section at Fullers Bookshop, Hobart, where she is also 'Miss Cackle', fearless leader of the Fullers Ferrets. Kate trained as an actor, but wasn't very good at it. She writes on her couch, in the early morning, with her cat, Mephistophele "Danger" Gordon sitting behind her making funny noises at birds.

Kate spends most of her time with her nose in a book, and when she's not reading or writing, she likes bending herself into funny positions doing yoga, watching movies, playing Scrabble and listening to music you can headbang to.

The Boy/Friend (Girlfriend Fiction)

A warm, funny romantic comedy about friendship and love - and the great big green-eyed monster. Book 19 in the Girlfriend Fiction series: fall in love with something real.

A date with your best friend? How could that ever work?

Maude and Lou live in the same street.
She's a smart girl from a sensible family.
He's a weirdo - a punk-rock musician.
Despite being different, they've always hung out together.
But when Lou asks Maude out on a date, everything changes.

'Funny and fast-paced - you've finished before you know it!' - Demi, 17

R.M. Corbet has worked with street kids in inner Melbourne, played guitar in a reggae band, taught literacy at three TAFE colleges and worked in bookshops. His other books with Allen and Unwin are Fifteen Love (Girlfriend Fiction 15), The Passenger Seat and Shelf Life.

Dear Swoosie (Girlfriend Fiction)

Book 17 in the Girlfriend Fiction series is a joyous story about a mothers, daughters, long lost friendship and romance, written by two of Australia's best YA authors. Another great read for girls. Fall in love with something real.

My mental telepathy is stronger than most people's. Once I stared at Lucy for a whole class, and she complained. If I can make it work on a blind person, I can make it work on anybody. - India

Rule number one of fortune telling give the customer what they want. We could have made a good team. Pity I wasn't a team player. I was a strictly solo kind of girl. - Poppy

India can see the future, and Poppy has a past. And when they discover old letters in the school attic it seems destiny has a plan for them. Who is the mysterious Swoosie? What does she have to do with Poppy's high-school sweetheart parents, and India's mum? Meanwhile plans for the reunion of the class of '89 are underway, and there's a lot of bad hair going round.

Does the past have the power to change the future and can the future heal the past? India and Poppy are about to find out.

'Funny, warming...A great tale of friendship and family...' Amelia 15
'A great read, complex and enthralling.' Akela 16

15 Love (Girlfriend Fiction)

Book 15 in the Girlfriend Fiction series is a sweet, funny romantic comedy about an up-and-down, girl-meets-boy relationship. Girlfriend Fiction: fall in love with something real.

Take one girl - sweet and serious. Take one boy - sweaty and sporty. Add one beagle, an impetuous younger brother and a dash of misunderstanding. Stir well...

Mia thinks boys are immature. They only use one per cent of their brain. They only ever talk about cars and sport. They only ever think about sex. Will has no idea what girls talk about. He wishes he had a tape recorder and a hidden microphone. A hilarious, affectionate story about a boy and a girl, a viola and a tennis racquet; about family and friends, flirting and true love.

'There was so much truth in Fifteen Love. Every chapter made me smile because I've seen it happen in real life.' Samantha, 17

A Letter From Luisa (Girlfriend Fiction)

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Big Sky (Girlfriend Fiction)

When her dad breaks his leg, Skye has to lead the muster on her family's cattle station in the Kimberley. She's never been the boss on a muster before and her job gets harder with the surprise arrival of her high-maintenance fashionista best friend from boarding school. On the upside there is the very handsome Dan, a young jackaroo.

But while Skye is a great horse rider and a seasoned cattle wrangler, she's ill-equipped to handle the human element and in this beautiful yet harsh country, jealousy, hot-tempers and inexperience may cost her more than she could have imagined. It will certainly be a cattle muster Skye will never forget. . .

A compelling tale of cow-wrangling, crocodiles, campfires, silent tears and stolen kisses that unfolds beneath the big sky over a dramatic and unforgiving landscape.

Winter Of Grace (Girlfriend Fiction)

Bridie and Stella are best friends and it seems nothing can break them up. But Bridie feels like there's something missing in her life. Will her search for spirituality threaten their friendship? This is the 10th book in the Girlfriend Fiction series - real life, real emotions and awesome stories.

At a peace rally, Bridie and Stella rescue a cute Christian boy. He introduces Bridie to a whole world she never knew existed.

The girls' friendship has survived Stella changing schools, both girls being interested in the same boy, and so much more. But what will happen when Bridie's new interests and ideas collide with Stella's?

Another true-to-life story from the author of Always Mackenzie.

The Sweet Life (Girlfriend Fiction)

Living the sweet life can be a dangerous thing ...

At sixteen, Janey Gordon loses her mum to leukaemia and she's suddenly all alone in the world. But her mum had a secret and soon Janey is whisked off to Rome by Celia, an aunt she didn't know existed. Excited by her unexpected Italian adventure, Janey quickly discovers that Celia is too busy to give her quality time and that her cousin Frederica is far from thrilled to meet her. Then she starts getting messages from the mysterious Fellini, and she isn't sure who to trust. And what exactly are the intentions of her aunt's hot chauffeur Luca, and Frederica's charming American friend Brandon?

What Supergirl Did Next (Girlfriend Fiction)

Talented and super-competitive gymnast Jade injures herself and is devastated that she has to take a break from gymnastics. But life outside the gym has much in store for her...Is it possible that winning isn't everything? Book 14 in the Girlfriend Fiction series: real life, real emotions, awesome stories.

'I was very clear about my future from here - first, nail my floor routine; next, qualify for the state squad, and finally, compete at the Australian Championships. It was all so sharp - my path lit with a spotlight that put everything else in dreary shadows.' Jade is a girl who knows what she wants. She knows how to get it too. But when a knee injury interrupts her plans, she feels lost and unsure. It's a bad time to get her annoyed. When a sexist remark gets her blood boiling, Jade thinks she's found something to fight for. If she sets up a race to prove that girls aren't soft, then maybe she'll also prove to herself that she can still find The Zone. But will her single-minded approach to proving her point win her the race, and the boy? Or will she learn that maybe - just maybe - winning isn't everything?

Little Bird (Girlfriend Fiction)

Ruby-lee is an ordinary girl, trying to do the right thing, and teetering on the edge of love. But is she looking in all the wrong places? Book 13 in the Girlfriend Fiction series: real life, real emotions, awesome stories.

Everything I know about love I learned in one short year. Somehow I'd coasted along all my life and then I fell in love twice, bam bam, just like that, and it left my heart spinning... Ruby-lee is cynical about love; after all, she's watched her sister Shandra call off her wedding three times a week. But when Shandra volunteers her to babysit her friend's seven month old baby, Ruby-lee discovers just what love means. First she's overcome by powerful feelings for tiny Maisy, then she starts spending time with Maisy's dad, Spence. She even begins to imagine a future together, as a family. But where will Ruby-lee's fantasies lead? And what sort of trouble could they get her into? When it looks like Ruby-lee might lose everything, she has to discover what love truly is to find her own heart.

Step Up And Dance (Girlfriend Fiction)

When Saph receives a Valentine's Day card from the man of her dreams, she can't believe her luck. Already she's doing what she loves - dancing in a cheerleading squad for a professional basketball team. But Saph's luck runs out when she realises the Valentine's Day card was a hoax. Soon she discovers who really sent the card. That's when the games begin. . .

Something More (Girlfriend Fiction)

Just remember, Isla, when you're searching for happiness, it knows all the best hiding places. (Gran McGonnigle)

Isla McBay is the only person in her family who isn't delighted that they've left grey, rainy Scotland for warm, sunny Australia. For starters, she can't swim - not great for pool parties. She misses her gran and her friends, her dad's insisting on giving her the most irritating driving lessons on earth, and she's constantly fighting with her younger sister, Terry, who's more adventurous than Isla and always does everything first. At least there's photography, but even her class with dreamy Sam Doyle and annoying yet intriguing Jack Ferris can't cure Isla's homesickness...

Then Terry comes to Isla with a serious problem, jolting her into the here-and-now and forcing Isla to make a choice: will she stop living a miserable half-life in her new country and be the better sister Terry needs her to be - or will she close her eyes to what's really important?

'Quirky and interesting...with a hint of romance and an unexpected twist; a definite page-turner.' - Ailie, 16

Cassie (Girlfriend Fiction)

My name is Holly Holley and I have given up routines.

Holly Holley hates her name, her appearance and her life. She isn't in with the right crowd and she has no chance of dating the gorgeous Raph McDonald. Then her aunt and cousin land on her doorstep. Even worse, her cousin Cass has cerebral palsy. To Holly it feels like another burden she must bear, but that doesn't mean she has to be happy about it.

When Holly has to move out of her bedroom into the tiny smelly spare room, she feels her life couldn't be more unfair. Until Demi, the coolest girl in school, takes a shine to her - AND invites her on a make-over shopping spree. Even Cass can see that Holly is stretching her wings. But will she fly or fall? Before long Holly learns that appearances can be deceptive and friendship can blossom in unexpected places...

Bookmark Days: Girlfriend Fiction

Avril falls in love for the first time with the boy next door ... problem is, his family and hers are bitter enemies. This Romeo and Juliet story set in sheep farming country is Book 9 in the Girlfriend Fiction series - real life, real emotions and awesome stories.

'I've been driving the ute and the tractor since I was eleven. I get to sleep under the stars, help lambs into the world and ride my horse whenever I want.'

Avril Stanton lives in the country and thrives on it. But she has never been in love - until she meets Nathaniel, the boy from the farm next door.

Avril's family and Nathaniel's family have been feuding for two generations and aren't about to stop now. Will it be a Romeo-and-Juliet-style tragedy or will a thunderstorm, a car accident and a couple of conniving grandmothers be able to solve her dilemma?

The Not Quite Perfect Boyfriend: Girlfriend Fiction

I did meet a Boy,' Midge snaps. 'He has wavy brown hair, and he's English. I met him at the Library. We had romantic picnics by the river and we kissed. A lot.'

Midge has never had a boyfriend - so she makes one up. Then she is paired for the Major Project with George, the New Boy, who doodles dragons, tucks in his shirt, has a mysterious past and an unseemly interest in secrets.

Soon Midge's white lie turns into a web of deceit as she fabricates emails from her imaginary boyfriend, and even a MySpace page. Then one day, Midge comes face-to-face with her imaginary boyfriend in the school corridor. Tall, brown wavy hair, English accent - he's exactly as she d described him - right down to his name.

Ben catches on quickly and rescues her from certain humiliation - kissing her in front of all her friends. He seems the answer to her prayers. A dream come true. The Perfect Boyfriend! But he turns out to be not quite perfect after all, and before long Midge finds herself in all sorts of trouble.

She's With The Band: Girlfriend Fiction

Everything about him - hair, clothes, body - was tousled, warm and loose. But it wasn't the guitar case and lead singer trappings that made heat rise up through my body like a rash. It was the gaze that met mine confidently - and didn't look away. Boys in the Snowy had buck teeth and farming aspirations. I had never seen someone so good-looking in real life - I half expected him to bust out a slogan for aftershave. He smiled slowly, cocked his head and reached out towards me...

This year, it's all about boys, bands and becoming a rock star. When the sheltered and shy Mia Mannix starts at Sydney's prestigious performing arts school, Silver Street High, she has no idea what's in store. Falling for the resident rock star? Check. Starting a band with the school's wildest rebel, Lexie, and Seb, a smart boy with a secret? Check. Crazy after-parties, failing art class and a famous Dad who everyone wants to suck up to? Check, check and check! Quirky, clever and cool, She's With the Band celebrates staying true to yourself and letting nothing stand in your way when it comes to getting what you really want. The trouble is, sometimes it's hard to know what that is.

For every girl who's ever had a crush on a rock star or wanted to start a band!

Always Mackenzie: Girlfriend Fiction

I solemnly swear that I will never, ever be friends with Mackenzie Woodrow or hold hands with her or cry on her shoulder, as long as we both shall live,' said Jem.

Excellent,' said Mackenzie.

Jem is a nerd, smart and forthright. Mackenzie is a golden girl, excelling at schoolwork, sport and drama, and popular with everyone. One night, at the Year 10 camp, Jem and Mackenzie strike up an unlikely friendship and are soon spending all their time together. But when camp ends, can Mackenzie and Jem maintain their bond at school, with all its unspoken rules, fierce cliques and easy misunderstandings?

A lively and poignant story about the intensity of true friendship.

Intensely felt, funny, compassionate ... a truly remarkable novel.' - Isabella, 17

My Life And Other Catastrophes: Girlfriend Fiction

Ever get the feeling your life would qualify for National Disaster Relief? Say hello to Erin Costello.

Erin's pretty much your average teenage girl ... except that her mother has all the maternal instincts of a black widow spider, and her dad is out of work and completely clueless. That's probably why they're divorced. Not that anyone except Erin seems to care. Certainly not Erin's sucky little brother Ben, who's too busy making money, or her best friend, Rami, who is turning into a fanatical environmental activist - with the emphasis on mental. And definitely not Creepazoid - Erin's mum's new boyfriend - who may or may not be a drug-dealing pervert disguised as a mild-mannered PE teacher! It's an eventful year for Erin Costello, but is her imagination running wild?

'I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BOOK!! It was deadly realistic writing which was funny and convincing at the same time! I'm recommending this book to all my friends.' - Sophie, age 15, Silverfish Book Group

The Indigo Girls: Girlfriend Fiction

Zara's an alpha - the first letter of the Greek alphabet. She's popular. I'm more like one of the obscure letters in the middle that no one's ever heard of - an omicron or something.

Zara, Tilly and Mieke go to different schools and live in different social worlds. But for two weeks every summer they're the Indigo Girls - surfing, bushwalking, or just hanging out at the campground or the nearby resort. This year Mieke doesn't show up, and Zara and Tilly - the queen bee and the geek - are left circling each other, unsure how to relate without Mieke in the middle. Soon it becomes a summer of change and a summer of secrets; a summer for losing themselves but finding each other.

'Teenage girls will love the raw truth about their lives which has been captured in this book.' - Lucienne, age 16, Silverfish Book Group