Cathy Hopkins Boeken

Eefje is erg onzeker, helemaal niet tevreden over zichzelf en ze weet als enige van haar klas niet wat ze later wil worden. Ze doet haar uiterste best om populair te worden, want ze wil graag bij haar leeftijdsgenootjes horen. Maar dat blijkt nog best moeilijk! Dan gaat haar hartsvriendin Desiree ook nog 'ns verdacht veel met een ander meisje om. Wat nu? Eefje neemt een beslissing, ze gaat alles helemaal anders aanpaakken: haar uiterlijk, het omgaan met vriendinnen... Een ding is zeker, haar leven zal nooit meer zijn zoals het was!

Desirée brengt haar tijd door met liedjes schrijven en zoeken naar de perfecte kleding-combi. Jongen, daar besteedt ze géén tijd aan, Verkering is toch alleen maar ellende! Maar dan ontmoet ze Niels. Hij is aardig, superknap en lijkt echt geïnteresseerd in haar. Dus als hij haar telefoonnummer vraagt is ze door het dolle heen. Maar de telefoon blijft stil, en Dees wordt steeds wanhopiger. Waarom bélt ie nou niet? Gelukkig heeft ze haar beste vriendinnen Eefje en Marjolein nog om haar met beide benen op de grond te houden!

Each month, the mysterious magic of the planets aligns to sprinkle some astrological stardust on one lucky girl. She's a ZODIAC GIRL, and her life is about to change for the better!

The book features a protagonist whose warmth and gentle humor create an engaging and enjoyable narrative. Readers can expect a delightful experience that showcases relatable characters and lighthearted moments, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a feel-good read.

This time it's a Sagittarius! Ever since Sagittarius Danu was sent off to live with her boring aunt, she's been getting in to trouble at school. Bored and lonely, Danu thinks that the whole world is against her. When she discovers she's a Zodiac Girl Danu is sceptical, but her zodiac guardians keep her busy – learning how to cook, taking a self-defence class and redecorating her aunt’s flat. Can she learn to love her new life?

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.

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 her month as a Zodiac Girl! A typical Leo, rich, spoiled Leonora likes to get her way. As a last resort, her despairing parents send her to boot camp to try to improve her outrageous behavior. While she's there, Leonora discovers that she's a Zodiac Girl. At first, Leonora refuses to cooperate, but the boot camp instructors are human embodiments of the planets, and they're determined to get results!

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 their stars are in alignment, the Zodiac Girls get personal guidance from the planets themselves However, it's not as easy as it sounds - it's up to each girl to make the most of her month as a Zodiac Girl.

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.