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A Perfect 10

A Perfect 10

by Chris Higgins (Author)

  • Used

    Paperback 2008

    $3.37

  • Used

    Paperback 2010

    $3.36
Synopsis

Perfection. That's the key aim in Eva's life. She works hard to be the girl all the other girls wish they could be: pretty, popular, smart and the queen of her gymnastics clique, the 'Jimmies'. She seems to have it all.

But the arrival of new girl Patty threatens Eva's perfect life and soon her mother's in rehab, her father's absent and her best friend seems more interested in snogging her brother than spending time with Eva. With her life quickly unravelling Eva clings to the one thing she can control, her weight. But no matter how strong her willpower is, the dark secret that Eva has worked so hard to conceal seems determined to reveal itself ...

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 272
 Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Published: 16 Oct 2008
ISBN 10: 0340950692
ISBN 13: 9780340950692
Children’s book age: 12+ Years

Media Reviews
A joy to read * The Bookbag *
I read Perfect Ten in one day * Community Care *
Brilliantly unpredictable * Newcastle Upon Tyne Evening Chronicle *
Higgins hits just the right note in this powerful and engaging drama * Scottish Sunday Herald *
'a joy to read.' * The Bookbag *
'... truly in tune with the teen psyche ... gets better and better with each new storyline. The characterisation is spot on and the situations so 'real world'.' * Lovereadingforkids *

PRAISE FOR CHRIS HIGGINS:
'... 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 *
Author Bio
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.