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Mouse is doing his best to stay out of trouble. Cat is doing her best to land herself in it. They've both had it pretty tough so when they meet by chance they thank their lucky stars. Weird and wonderful things happen when they're together - but how long can it last? Because everyone has their secrets - and there can be only one winner in a game of cat and mouse. Can't there?

Meet the one and only Daizy Star!She's quirky and cool and loving life in Year Six with her best friends Willow and Beth. But when Dad hatches a mad plan that will turn life upside-down, Daizy is too horrified to tell anyone at all . . . and pretty soon she finds herself tangled up in a knot of secrets and lies. Will Daizy realize that even when she's sinking, her friends and family are there to help her swim?

Meet the one and only Daizy Star!Daizy is ready to dazzle everyone with her brand-new pink guitar - maybe she'll even find her star quality!But then Dad comes up with another crazy idea, which means swapping happy family life for milking African goats. Eeeek! Daizy needs a clever plan . . . she's got to win the Battle of the Bands, or she can say goodbye to all her friends, sleepovers and - worst of all - custard doughnuts . . .

Chocolate Box Girls: Cherry Crush is the first of five in this addictive series by Cathy Cassidy.Cherry Costello's life is about to change forever. She and Dad are moving to Somerset where a new mum and a bunch of brand-new sisters await. And on Cherry's first day there she meets Shay Fletcher - the kind of boy who should carry a government health warning. But Shay already has a girlfriend, Cherry's new stepsister, Honey. Cherry knows her friendship with Shay is dangerous - it could destroy everything. But that doesn't mean she's going to stay away from him...The Chocolate Box GirlsCherry: Dark almond eyes, skin the colour of milky coffee, wild imagination feisty, fun...Skye: Wavy blonde hair, blue eyes, smiley, individual, kind...Summer: Slim, graceful, pretty, loves to dance, determined, a girl with big dreams...Honey: Willowy, blonde, beautiful, arty and out of control, a rebel...Coco: Blue eyes, fair hair, freckles, a tomboy who loves animals and wants to change the world...Each sister has a different story to tell, which will be your favourite?'All the teenage humours of romance, jealousy, friendship and sorrow rage freely in this brilliantly observed story of contemporary life.' - Julia Eccleshare, Lovereading4kids.co.uk***Includes delicious recipes, character quizzes and more!***

SKYE and SUMMER TANBERRY are identical twins, and Skye loves her sister Summer more than anyone else in the world. They do everything together, but lately Skye's been feeling like second-best - it's the story of her life. And when her friend Alfie confesses he's fallen not for her, but for Summer, it hurts.Skye wants to be her own person, but with an effortlessly cool twin, how can she? Will Skye ever step out of Summer's shadow and find her own chance to shine?

Have you ever had a crush?Fallen out with your best friend?Cathy Cassidy is here for you. There are no questions Cathy hasn't been asked and isn't afraid to answer, from growing-up to dating, making friends, following your dreams and much more. Through the happy times, the mad and crazy times and the days when you simply find yourself asking 'Why? '- whatever's bugging you, Cathy can help . . .

Wishes...secrets... a tender-hearted story about friendship which is sure to ring true with all Cathy Cassidy fans.

Wishes...secrets... a tender-hearted story about friendship which is sure to ring true with all Cathy Cassidy fans.

Daizy's finally found her star quality - modelling!Will Dad's latest crazy scheme ruin her big break? Can Daizy save her family from becoming castaways on a remote island AND discover how to be a top model in time for the class Fashion Show? Or will she be one big catwalk catastrophe...?!

Daizy's finally found her star quality - modelling!Will Dad's latest crazy scheme ruin her big break? Can Daizy save her family from becoming castaways on a remote island AND discover how to be a top model in time for the class Fashion Show? Or will she be one big catwalk catastrophe...?!

Daizy can't believe that primary school is nearly over and when Miss Moon surprises Year Six with a trip to France Daizy wants it to be perfect... Paris might be the city of poets, painters and chocolate croissants, but so far Daizy's no closer to finding her own star quality. And with Willow and Beth acting weirdly (not to mention Ethan Miller) will Daizy's dream trip turn into a nightmare?

Dizzy by Cathy Cassidy is an irresistible story for girls aged 9+'I never sleep, the night before my birthday . . . it's the only day of the year I hear from her . . .'Dizzy's mum left when she was small. But every year, on her birthday, something arrives in the post - a present or a card with her mum's loopy writing on it. Dizzy has kept everything.This year is different. Nothing comes in the post, but something amazing is about to arrive on Dizzy's doorstep. Something that will whisk her away - and put Dizzy's world in a spin.Will her secret birthday wish come true?'Touching, tender and unforgettable' - Guardian'Cassidy's characters have real heart' - Sunday Telegraph'Cathy Cassidy . . . is way better than Jacqueline Wilson' - Courtney, aged 10***Includes delicious recipes, character quizzes and more!***

Driftwood by Cathy Cassidy is a touching, utterly brilliant novel for girls aged 9+'I feel like I'm losing my best mate . . .'Hannah and Joey have been best friends forever - just the two of them. But when Joey's new foster brother, Paul, turns up, everything changes. First Joey falls for Hannah's brother, Kit. Then Paul complicates things - with some kittens, a chocolate bar and a stripy pink bicycle. Hannah's world is turning upside down. Can you rescue a friendship when it's drowning? Can you save a friend in trouble - if they don't want to be saved?Can Hannah stop her friends from drifting apart?'Touching, tender and unforgettable' - Guardian'Cassidy's characters have real heart' - Sunday Telegraph'Cathy Cassidy . . . is way better than Jacqueline Wilson' - Courtney, aged 10***www.cathycassidy.com***

Indigo Blue by Cathy Cassidy is a powerful, tender novel for girls aged 9+'I need a seriously brilliant daydream . . . because everything is far from OK . . .'When Indigo's mum announces that they're moving - just Indie, Mum and baby Misti - Indie doesn't understand. Why the hurry? Where are they going? Will her best friend, Jo, still be there for her?In a dingy old flat with a grumpy neighbour, no heating and only biscuits to eat, Indie begins to realize that her mum's got a reason for running away - a secret no one can admit . . .Will Indigo choose her family or her friends?'Touching, tender and unforgettable' - Guardian'Cassidy's characters have real heart' - Sunday Telegraph'Cathy Cassidy . . . is way better than Jacqueline Wilson' - Courtney, aged 10***www.cathycassidy.com***

Angel Cake by Cathy Cassidy is truly sweet and delicious story for girls aged 9+Anya used to dream of moving to Britain to start a brand-new life. But as she sits in a school where nobody understands her, she dreams of Polish summer skies and the place where she once belonged.Then Anya meets bad boy Dan. He's no angel, but she's sure there's a sweeter side to him. And when things begin to fall apart, Anya realizes she's not alone - how can Dan be such bad news when being with him feels like heaven?'Touching, tender and unforgettable' - Guardian'Cassidy's characters have real heart' - Sunday Telegraph'Cathy Cassidy . . . is way better than Jacqueline Wilson' - Courtney, aged 10***Includes delicious recipes, character quizzes and more!***

Scarlett by Cathy Cassidy is an lovely, addictive page-turner for girls aged 9+I'll be different, I won't break the rules . . . I promise' Scarlett has got herself in trouble so often, her Mum no longer believes her promises. Sent off to stay with Dad, the message is behave or else! Can Scarlett mend her ways, or will she die of boredom? Perhaps gorgeous and mysterious local boy Kian can supply some of the answers . . .'Touching, tender and unforgettable' - Guardian'Cassidy's characters have real heart' - Sunday Telegraph'Cathy Cassidy . . . is way better than Jacqueline Wilson' - Courtney, aged 10***www.cathycassidy.com***

GingerSnaps by Cathy Cassidy is a favourite for girls aged 9+Gone are the days when Ginger was an outsider, always on the fringes of friendship. She's swapped puppy fat and pigtails for make-up and hair straighteners and never looked back - until now. Ginger and Shannon are best mates, but when they befriend lonely Emily, everything changes. Even the saxophone-playing boy in the trilby hat can't help - he's part of the problem . . . Are Ginger and Shannon drifting apart or can they stay best friends for ever?'Touching, tender and unforgettable' - Guardian'Cassidy's characters have real heart' - Sunday Telegraph'Cathy Cassidy . . . is way better than Jacqueline Wilson' - Courtney, aged 10***Includes delicious recipes, character quizzes and more!***

Sundae Girl by Cathy Cassidy is a gorgeous, unputdownable novel for girls aged 9+'Don't get me wrong, I love my family - but Mum is forty-four going on fourteen. . .'Jude's family are crazy, quirky, bizarre . . . her mum brings her nothing but trouble and her dad thinks he's Elvis! All she wants is a hassle-free life - but it's not easy when she's chasing a trail of broken promises. Nothing seems to go Jude's way, until she realizes the floppy-haired boy from school could be her knight on shining Rollerblades. And that sometimes, when everything turns sour, only something sweet can make it OK...Will shy girl Jude ever share her secrets?'Touching, tender and unforgettable' - Guardian'Cassidy's characters have real heart' - Sunday Telegraph'Cathy Cassidy . . . is way better than Jacqueline Wilson' - Courtney, aged 10***Includes delicious recipes, character quizzes and more!***

SKYE and SUMMER TANBERRY are identical twins, and SKYE loves her sister Summer more than anyone else in the world. They do everything together, but lately Skye's been feeling like second-best - it's the story of her life. And when her friend Alfie confesses he's fallen not for her, but for Summer, it hurts.Skye wants to be her own person, but with an effortlessly cool twin, how can she? Will Skye ever step out of Summer's shadow and find her own chance to shine?

Another delicious book in the Chocolate Box Girls series, a sequel to Cherry Crush, Marshmallow Skye and Summer's Dream, from bestselling girls' favourite, Cathy Cassidy. Coco is the youngest of the Tanberry sisters but she's as headstrong as any of them. Coco is crazy about animals and loves her riding lessons. When Caramel, her favourite pony at the stables, is sold, Coco scopes out the new owner - and she's not happy about what she discovers. With big sister Honey going off at the deep end and Summer only just recovering from her eating disorder, there's no-one at Tanglewood to help Coco out. Can Coco save Caramel alone - or will a new friend help her? A perfect next step for fans of Jacqueline Wilson, by the bestselling author of Scarlett, Dizzy, Angel Cake and Ginger Snaps.

The next instalment in the addictive Chocolate Box Girls series and sequel to Cherry Crush, Marshmallow Skye, Summer's Dream and Coco Caramel.Honey is going to live with her dad in Australia. Determined to make a fresh start, she couldn't be further away from the tough times at Tanglewood. Her new life is a dream come true - until school begins. The girls are different from Honey's friends in England and the only person who seems to understand her is the cute boy from the beach she's chatting to online. But when he, the girls at school and even her dad start breaking promises, who can she trust? All alone on the other side of the world, Honey's past is about to catch up with her . . .A perfect next step for fans of Jacqueline Wilson, by the bestselling author of Scarlett, Dizzy, Angel Cake and Ginger Snaps.

The next scrumptious story in Cathy Cassidy's Chocolate Box Girls series, following Cherry Crush and Marshmallow Skye. Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson.Summer has always dreamed of dancing, and when a place at ballet school comes up, she wants it so badly it hurts.Middle school ends and the holidays begin, but unlike her sisters, Summer has no time for lazy days and sunny beach parties. The audition becomes her obsession, and things start spiralling out of control . . .The more Summer tries to find perfection, the more lost she becomes. Will she realise - with the help of the boy who wants more than friendship - that dreams come in all shapes and sizes?Third must-have title in this gorgeous series from one of the UK's best-loved girls' authors, Cathy Cassidy.Each sister has a different story to tell, which one will be your favourite?Cathy Cassidy was voted Queen of Teen in 2010 - beating Jacqueline Wilson and Louise Rennison to the throne.Praise for Cathy's books: 'Touching, tender and unforgettable.' Guardian

Chocolate Box Girls: Bittersweet by Cathy Cassidy - you'll love this special addition to the Chocolate Box series!Fans of Cathy Cassidy's delicious Chocolate Box Girls series will love this special short book for World Book Day. Cathy is the top-selling author of Angel Cake, Ginger Snaps and Summer's Dream and is a perfect next read for fans of Jacqueline Wilson.Dip into the delicious world of the Chocolate Box Girls, as gorgeous Shay gets the chance to tell his own story. Discover the truth behind Shay's break-up with Honey and his new relationship with her step-sister Cherry. The first Chocolate Box story from a boy's point of view.

After the amazing twist at the end of Sweet Honey, the sixth and final book in Cathy Cassidy's Chocolate Box Girls series follows Jake, the Tanberry sisters' newly discovered half-brother . . .Jake Cooke has just had the surprise of his life. He's got four half-sisters that he never knew existed. When Jake's talent for trouble causes chaos at home, he runs away to meet his new family. Life in a rundown flat in Chinatown is a far cry from Tanglewood, where the days are filled with beach parties and chocolate festivals. It's already starting to feel like home.But Jake's about to realize he can only escape his future for so long. However far you go, you can't outrun destiny . . .Praise for Cathy's books: Touching, tender and unforgettable. - GuardianA great choice for older Jacqueline Wilson fans - Irish Independent

After the amazing twist at the end of Sweet Honey, the sixth and final book in Cathy Cassidy's Chocolate Box Girls series follows Jake, the Tanberry sisters' newly discovered half-brother...Jake Cooke has just had the surprise of his life. He already knew he had a no-good dad but now he's got four half-sisters that he never knew existed. When Jake's talent for trouble causes chaos at home, he runs away to meet his new family. Life in a rundown flat in Chinatown is a far cry from Tanglewood where the days are filled with picnics, beach parties and chocolate festivals. It's already starting to feel like home.But Jake's about to realize he can only escape his problems and his future for so long. However far you go, you can't outrun destiny . . .Praise for Cathy's books: Touching, tender and unforgettable. - GuardianA great choice for older Jacqueline Wilson fans - Irish IndependentPraise for Cathy's books: Touching, tender and unforgettable. - GuardianA great choice for older Jacqueline Wilson fans - Irish Independent

Alfie knew how he felt about Summer Tanberry from the moment he saw her dance. As Valentine 's Day and Summer's birthday approaches, Alfie is determined to find the perfect present to make her smile again. With the help of an old-friend he hatches what he thinks is the perfect surprise, but Summer's twin sister Skye isn't so sure . . . Can Alfie make Summer's dream come true without breaking her heart?The first in a delicious series of eBook shorts from Cathy Cassidy.

Jodie always feels like second best, caught in the shadow of her best friend Summer.Now Jodie has taken Summer's place at the prestigious Rochelle Academy. It's everything she's ever dreamt of, but she's racked with guilt and struggling to follow her dancing dreams.With the help of her friends and the gorgeous Sebastien, will Jodie finally take a risk and step into the spotlight?

Is Finch and Skye's whirlwind romance in trouble?It's Halloween and Finch is returning to Tanglewood - Skye can't wait to see him. But Finch has a secret he isn't ready to share and he doesn't know if he can face her. After a spooky night in the gypsy caravan, Finch realises this can't go on - but will he find the courage to do the right thing?There are two-sides to every Chocolate Box girl's story . . . Curl up with a hot chocolate and read this gorgeous short story, sure to delight every fan of Cathy Cassidy's Chocolate Box Girls series!

Lawrie can't wait to return to Tanglewood for Christmas - he hasn't forgotten Somerset or the friends he made there, especially Coco Tanberry. But when his beloved dog Sheba goes missing he and Coco are once again mixed up in a daring animal rescue... Will Lawrie's visit turn out to be a hopeless search or will he and his family finally find what they are looking for?