Books with author cathy-hopkins

"What is the most important thing in your life?" asked Nesta. "And you have to tell us the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth." "Easy," said TJ. "My mates. Yeah, my family and my dog, Mojo, too, but mainly my mates." "Arrrr," chorused all the girls. Big changes are coming for Cat: post-high school plans, a big move, and her dad is finally getting remarried. But despite having looked forward to the changes, now Cat's worried about letting go of her old life -- and saying goodbye to her home. Cat's friends come to the rescue and organize a sleepover. While playing truth or dare, the friends promise to always be there for each other -- no matter what happens in their lives. And as plans for the move and the wedding take shape, Cat learns that the more things change, the more the important things stay the same.

Izzie has always been 'curvy' but since Christmas, she has gained 8 pounds, and nothing seems to fit any more! In an attempt to lose weight, Izzie tries everything: one diet after another, a punishing exercise programme and every bit of conflicting advice everyone can give her. Her constant worrying about her weight causes her to lose her confidence, and she stops appreciating the things in her life that are special - her supportive friends, the fact that she has been selected for a TV teen panel and a cute boy at the TV studio who seems to appreciate her just the way she is.

Ever turn to your horoscope for help in a difficult time? Well, Zodiac Girls have something even better―when their stars are in lucky alignment, they get a cool cell phone and personal guidance from the planets themselves! But it's not as easy as it sounds―it's up to each girl to make the most of hermonth as a Zodiac Girl!Tori is an artistic girl with expensive taste but no money. Like most Tauruses, she likes the finer things in life, so coming from a poor family is hard, and sometimes she tells little white lies to keep up with her more well-to-do friends. When Tori finds out that she is a Zodiac Girl, she thinks that her days of wearing secondhand clothes are over. But her planetary guardians aim to teach her the value of something much more important―her own self-worth.

Dear Squidge, I really like you but...I ripped the letter up. Pathetic. "How am I going to do this, Bec? Help me."Cat's always been the perfect girl next door. But now she's facing some major dilemmas. A game of truth or dare lands her in a hot water when she's asked for a truth she can't reveal. On top of this, she doesn't want to hurt her boyfriend by telling him the truth, but she knows it's over between them.Is it right to tell lies to protect people or keep the peace? Can the truth be too hurtful? Cat tries to sort all this out, and in doing so, discovers a lot about herself and others.

Marsha is an outgoing and popular Aries―a drama queen who lands a part in the school play. But just before the curtain goes up, she injures herself, crushing all her hopes for stardom. When she has to spend three nights in the hospital, she is furious―until she realizes that not everyone is as lucky as she is. With help from her Zodiac guardian, she decides to use her leadership skills to raise money for the hospital. But how?

This time it's a Libra! Like most Librans, Chloe finds it hard to make decisions, except that is, when it comes to the Bridesmaid's Club. There she knows exactly what she wants and how to plan the perfect wedding - something she hopes to do very soon for her sister. But when she's chosen to be a Zodiac Girl, wedding plans start to go awry and her dream ceremony appears to be turning into her worst nightmare. Can Chloe make the decisions that will turn everything around for a perfect wedding?

This time, it's a Leo! Leonora is a rich, pampered princess - she loves to be the centre of attention and to have her own way. Her parents have had enough of her behaviour and decide that it's time for some tough love: Leonora is going to brat camp. She's got to mend her ways and become the angel her parents always hoped for! But when Leonora is picked to be a Zodiac Girl the planetary powers take over - and they mean to get results!