Pride and Penalties

Pride and Penalties

by Chris Higgins (Author)

Synopsis

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!

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 304
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Published: 04 Feb 2010

ISBN 10: 0340999985
ISBN 13: 9780340999981
Children’s book age: 12+ Years
Book Overview: So I'm a girl who wants to play rugby. What's wrong with that? Another fantastic, genuine portrayal of teen life from Chris Higgins.

Media Reviews
A very engaging story with a pleasing balance of humour, pathos and serious issues * Carousel *
An 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.'

* The Bookbag *
'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 *
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.