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Zusatztext Meet a funny! feisty! feminist heroine with the perfect name for a bookseller Informationen zum Autor Originally from Northampton, Chloe studied Illustration at Cambridge School of Art before moving to London. Now in her twenties, she has worked in bookselling since the age of sixteen, squeezing it in around school and university and other jobs. She's previously worked at Waterstones, Blackwells and Heffers and now works as a Children's Specialist and Assistant Buyer at Foyles Charing Cross. All of her hair is her own. People ask her about that. A lot. Chloe sings ('shouts') in a band with her best friend. Follow Chloe Coles on Twitter @ChloeColes_ Klappentext Perfect for fans of Louise Rennison and Holly Bourne, this is a story of female friendship, fighting for a cause, and bookshops. Paige is determined to muster support in her small hometown of Greysworth when the local bookshop becomes a casualty of the high street. Ages: 12+ Zusammenfassung A hilarious tale of female friendship, bookshops and fighting for a cause - perfect for fans of Holly Bourne and Louise Rennison. Bennett's Bookshop has always been a haven for sixteen-year-old Paige Turner. It's a place where she can escape from her sleepy hometown, hang out with her best friend, Holly, and also earn some money. But, like so many bookshops, Bennett's has become a 'casualty of the high street' - it's strapped for cash and going to be torn down. Paige is determined to save it but mobilising a small town like Greysworth is no mean feat. Time is ticking - but that's not the only problem Paige has. How is she going to fend off the attractions of beautiful fellow artist, Blaine? And, more importantly, will his anarchist ways make or break her bookshop campaign? Written by debut author and bookseller Chloe Coles, this is the first in a new laugh-out-loud and sparky teen series that will make you want to rush out and start your own bookshop campaign! ...
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A funny, accessible and absorbing first novel with a couple of feisty heroines, ready to fight for a cause they believe in. It celebrates friendship, loyalty and the joy of reading while sharing cautionary advice about excessive male grooming Booktrust
