Girlfriend Fiction #8 : Cassie

Author(s): Barry Jonsberg

Teen (Ages 15+)

My name is Holly Holley and I have given up routines.Holly Holley hates her name, her appearance and her life. She isn't in with the right crowd and she has no chance of dating the gorgeous Raph McDonald. Then her aunt and cousin land on her doorstep. Even worse, her cousin Cass has cerebral palsy. To Holly it feels like another burden she must bear, but that doesn't mean she has to be happy about it.When Holly has to move out of her bedroom into the tiny smelly spare room, she feels her life couldn't be more unfair. Until Demi, the coolest girl in school, takes a shine to her - AND invites her on a make-over shopping spree. Even Cass can see that Holly is stretching her wings. But will she fly or fall? Before long Holly learns that appearances can be deceptive and friendship can blossom in unexpected places...


Product Information

'Holly is a character I think many can relate to. I found the forming of friendship between Holly and Cassie very moving ... interesting and complex.' - Isabella, age 18'[Cassie] had a completeness that left me happy. The plot had pace and the changes in point of view kept things interesting ... An enjoyable, fun novel ... worth the read.' - Josie, age 19

General Fields

  • : 9781741753479
  • : Allen & Unwin
  • : Allen & Unwin
  • : 0.166
  • : 01 November 2008
  • : 194mm X 132mm X 12mm
  • : Australia
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Barry Jonsberg
  • : Paperback
  • : 1
  • : A823
  • : 180