Diese Autorin konzentriert sich auf die Jugendliteratur und befasst sich häufig mit komplexen Themen, die bei jugendlichen Lesern Anklang finden. Ihr Schreibstil ist direkt und fesselnd, was es den Lesern ermöglicht, sich tief mit den Charakteren und ihren Erfahrungen zu verbinden. Die Arbeit der Autorin erforscht entscheidende Momente des Erwachsenwerdens und der emotionalen Entwicklung. Ihr Schreiben zeichnet sich durch Empathie und Verständnis für die jugendliche Erfahrung aus.
What if your neighbour asked you to watch her seven-year-old daughter for an afternoon, and didn't come back?Lucy's life is small, but safe. So when her new neighbour Cassie asks Lucy if she could look after her seven-year-old daughter Rubi, she is reluctant to agree.
The last title in this series - a feminist coming-of-age re-telling of the historic events leading up to the formation of the famous Preston female football team the Dick, Kerr Ladies.It’s 1920, and the Dick, Kerr Girls football team have a new member training with them! Martha - little sister to Hettie and Freddie - has finally been given her chance to swap street kickabouts with the local lads for the chance to play alongside the world’s best female footballers. But Martha has more to worry about than keeping up with the older girls. She’s dealing with new and confusing feelings; things at home are hard; and the future of women’s football in general is under threat.Are Martha’s dreams - both on and off the pitch - too far out of reach?
It's 1917, and Britain is at war. Shy teenager Hettie wants to help the war effort, and signs up to work in the local Dick, Kerr & Co. munitions factory. She's nervous, but she has no idea quite how much her life is about to change ...
The second book in the series, based on the remarkable story of the Dick, Kerr Ladies.With the end of WW1 being declared, Hettie's brother Freddie should be feeling relieved, but unfortunately his personal war has only just begun. He is still crippled by nightmares and guilt about a mistake that led to a man's death in the war.He tries to distract himself by helping Hettie support the Dick, Kerr team, and his love for photography sees him quickly become their unofficial photographer, taking team shots and getting to know the girls. Can the introduction of a new key player, Jessie Walmsley - a brave heroic woman, help Freddie to face his demons? And will a new job opportunity giving him the chance to travel the country, reporting on the Dick, Kerr Girls, finally appease his Dad?As the girls embark on their first domestic and international tour against the French Ladies team, Freddie finds he is on a journey of his own, facing up to his mistakes and taking a step to correct them. Can he learn from the vital lesson that the Dick, Kerr Girls have to offer? That team work, communication and friendship can overcome just about anything.
A story of family, forgiveness and facing your fears, Magpie is another stellar read by Eve Ainsworth.
Touching on teenage carers and mental health, TENDER is a compassionate, compelling and unflinching novel (Cat Clarke). Marty and Daisy spend their lives pretending. Marty pretends his mum's OK. Daisy pretends her parents aren't exhausting themselves. But at some point the pretending has to stop. And then what?
When Alfie Turner loses his mum, it feels like his world is falling apart. And then Alfie meets Alice. A force of nature, Alice has her own set of problems but at least when Alfie's with her he can forget about his. Or can he? Because no matter how hard you run, life will always catch up in the end.
A teenager's longing for family and a place to call home is poignantly portrayed in this heartfelt and ultimately uplifting story of life in the foster-care system. A teenager's longing for family and a place to call home is poignantly portrayed in this heartfelt and ultimately uplifting story of life in the foster-care system from bestselling author Eve Ainsworth. Feeling betrayed when her long-term foster placement breaks down, Amy is sent to live with a new family, the Dawsons. Although initially reluctant to trust them, she eventually starts to let down her guard. But just when it seems like she's found her forever family, she hears a telephone call that suggests things aren't going to work out. Will Amy be abandoned again - or does she dare hope that she might finally have found home?
Too much wine. Hiding bottles. Violet's worried and she can tell Mum's not OK ... A deeply moving novella exploring the difficult subject of alcohol addiction from bestseller Eve Ainsworth. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 13+
School should be a safe place for Jess, a refuge from her difficult home life - but thanks to Kez and her friends, it's everything she dreads. Despite being beautiful and popular, Kez's life isn't any sweeter. She clings to the fact she is better off than Jess - or so she thinks. . .