Cette série suit les parcours de quatre amies inséparables naviguant dans les complexités de l'adolescence. Chaque livre offre une perspective unique du point de vue de l'une des filles, révélant ses luttes et ses triomphes personnels. Suivez leurs histoires remplies de romance, d'amitié, de découverte de soi et des défis qui façonnent leurs vies. C'est un récit captivant sur le passage à l'âge adulte qui résonne auprès des lecteurs.
Lucy is trying to cope with teenage life. She is being pressured from all angles - teachers, parents and even her friends. Everyone else seems so sure of what they want to do, but Lucy has no idea. Somehow she has to find the answers.
And when she meets the gorgeous Mark, she's on a real high. When Izzie loses her perspective and her sense of fun, best friends Lucy and Nesta try to give her a reality check. But there are some things you'd rather not hear...The second book in the highly successful MATES, DATES series that's sold over 3 million copies worldwide.
Nesta is confident and fearless. She wins people over easily with her model girl looks, charisma and charm. But when she meets the wealthy Jason she feels out of her depth a situation that isn't helped when Jason's ex, Tamara, hates Nesta on first sight and goes out of her way to make her look a fool.
Gina hat sich in den attraktiven und reichen Simon verliebt, kann jedoch mit seinem Lebensstil nicht mithalten. Bei Begegnungen mit Simons Ex fühlt sie sich unterlegen, bis sie die Fassung verliert. Ginas beste Freundinnen Izzie und Lucy stehen ihr in dieser schwierigen Situation bei.
Izzie hat genug davon, als Teenie behandelt zu werden und wechselt von Sneakers zu High Heels. Doch auch im Erwachsenenleben hat sie Probleme: ihre überfürsorgliche Mutter und der attraktive Josh, der Interesse an ihr zeigt. In einer schwierigen Situation auf einer Cocktailparty stehen ihr nur ihre besten Freundinnen zur Seite.
TJ has always been a sports-mad tomboy, but when her best friend moves away, TJ finds herself very lonely, and starts to reassess her life. Lucy brings her into her gang and they all help her sort out her own style.
On a spa weekend, Lucy meets someone who seems just right for her. And he feels the same way about her. But Lucy soon starts to feel smothered. Maybe being a singleton isn't so bad after all. Original.
In Band 5 der Girlie-Serie versucht Lucy, ihre Single-Zeit im Sommer zu beenden, als sie den charmanten Daniel trifft. Doch ihre Freundinnen sind besorgt, da Lucy sich zunehmend nach Daniels Wünschen richtet. Sie müssen ihr helfen, die Wahrheit zu erkennen.
Eager to be treated as an adult, Izzie decides it's time to make some changes in this sixth installment of the popular series for teen girls. But with the new Izzie comes new problems.
Embarrassed by her braces and displeased with her looks, Nesta decides to hide away in shame and live as a recluse, but after she meets Luke, Nesta's womanly confidence is returned and a new zest for living is revealed.
"I wonder what would have happened if I'd met you before Nesta," said Luke as he took my hand and looked deeply into my eyes. A bolt of electricity shot through me and I snatched my hand back as if it had been burnt. This can't be happening, I thought. When Luke, the boy that Nesta has been dating, declares passionate love for T.J., she doesn't know what has hit her. She does her best to avoid him, but when the local schools are asked to work together on a project, Luke is chosen as the overall coordinator and T.J. has no choice but to report back to him on a regular basis. Misunderstandings and miscommunications threaten the girls' friendship and split them into two camps: Lucy and Nesta, Izzie and T.J. Will their friendship survive? And what will T.J.'s steady boyfriend, Steve, make of it all?
Set against the backdrop of a school trip to Florence, the story follows Lucy, an aspiring dress designer, who is thrilled to immerse herself in Italian fashion. However, her excitement is tempered by her struggles in her relationship with Tony, adding a layer of emotional complexity to her adventure. As she explores the vibrant fashion scene, Lucy must navigate her dreams and personal challenges, making for a compelling coming-of-age narrative.
When Izzie returns from the school trip to Italy, she tries to put on her jeans, but they won't do up! It looks as though she has put on eight pounds since Christmas and all her clothes have become very tight. Izzie then goes into the horrible spiral of becoming obsessive about her weight.
“That William Lewis really thinks a lot of himself,” I said. ”He’s such a smartarse.”“Hhmm,” said Lucy, grinning. “That’s what he said about you too.”“He did? What a cheek! God, he annoys me. I really hate him.”Lucy, TJ, and Izzie exchanged knowing looks. “Yeah sure,” said TJ. “You hate him.”Nesta’s life is thrown into upheaval when she gets involved in charity work thinking that it might be a cool way to meet people (mainly boys). But as her eyes are opened to the plight of the world, she begins to want genuinely to get involved and help others.On top of this, Nesta meets William, a boy who questions her motives. At times, she’s convinced he hates her and the feeling is mutual. But Izzie, Lucy, and TJ think it is something more like love…
TJ's life is turned upside down as new boy Ollie Axford pursues her, while ex-boyfriend Luke still tugs on her heart. Which of them can she trust? Events conspire and suddenly she finds that she's the one doing the two timing. Does that mean she's the real love rat?
Offering valuable insights from beloved characters, this nonfiction companion provides fans with practical advice on a range of topics, including relationships, health, and fashion. It's an essential guide for readers looking to navigate their own lives with the support and wisdom of the series' iconic girls.
At last the full story of Tony and Lucy’s romance can be revealed...LucyDad slowed down the car as the traffic lights changed and it was then that I saw him. A vision of boy babeness. Dark. Handsome. Chiselled jaw. My heart sped up. It did a boom banga bang in my chest.Tony‘So what do you think of Lucy and Izzie?’ asked Nesta.‘Sweet,’ I said.‘Both of them?’‘Which is which again?’Tony has no idea that he is about to fall for the lively, elfin Lucy. But the course of true love never did run smooth – and reading his side of the story as well as hers is an irresistible treat for all Mates, Dates fans.
This is a collection of three 'Mates, Dates' novels from Cathy Hopkins - 'Mates, Dates and Sleepover Secrets', 'Mates, Dates and Sole Survivors' and 'Mates, Dates and Mad Mistakes'.
In MATES, DATES AND CHOCOLATE CHEATS, Izzie is desperately trying to lose weight but all she seems to be losing is her confidence. She stops appreciating the things in her life that are special - her supportive friends, her selection for a TV teen panel and the cute boy at the studio who seems to like her just the way she is. Then in MATES, DATES AND DIAMOND DESTINY, Nesta's life is thrown into upheaval when she gets involved in charity work for the wrong reasons (to meet boys). But just as she begins to genuinely want to help others, she meets William, who questions her motives. Izzie, Lucy and TJ are not convinced by the mutual hatred though, and think it's more like love. TJ is torn between charmer Ollie and old flame Luke in MATES, DATES SIZZLING SUMMERS, and events have conspired to make her look like a two-timer. But all of this seems unimportant when someone close is taken seriously ill. More than ever, TJ needs a clear head and the support of friends Lucy, Nesta and Izzie.