Siobhan Curham Boeken

Caitlan's life is not how she planned. Her health obsessed hubbie is more organic than orgasmic, her eight year old daughter wishes her mum was Britney Spears and her four year old son Frankie wants to be known as Daphne. On discovering her diary from 1984 Caitlan begins wondering what would have happened had she followed a different path and was still with her first love.As we dip in and out of the eighties via diary entries and memories we discover what changed Caitlan from fun loving teen to hard nosed cynic. Caitlan is also forced to confront her past and we are finally able to find the answer to the eternal question of 'what if?'

Set in Nazi-occupied Paris in 1942, the story unfolds around a passionate love between two individuals yearning for freedom amidst turmoil. Their whispered promises of reunion highlight the emotional stakes as they navigate the dangers of war and oppression. Themes of love, hope, and resilience are central as they cling to their dreams of a future together, despite the grim realities surrounding them. The narrative captures the intensity of their bond against a backdrop of historical conflict.

Set in Auschwitz during 1942, the narrative explores the resilience of the human spirit amidst unimaginable horror. A character grapples with the urgency of survival, driven by the belief that their story must be told to reveal the atrocities committed by the Nazis. The theme of storytelling as a means of resistance and hope underscores the quest for truth in a time when countless lives are cut short. The protagonist's determination to endure highlights the power of memory and the importance of bearing witness to history.

Set against the backdrop of the Battle of Britain, this novel explores the resilience of the human spirit amid the horrors of war. It highlights the courageous women who risked their lives on the front lines, showcasing their determination and strength. Through their stories, the narrative emphasizes themes of bravery, sacrifice, and the profound impact of conflict on both individuals and society.

"Jazz, short for Jasmine, and her parents have just moved to Brighton from Sydney, so that Jazz's dad, Mikey, can pursue his career as a music producer. Jazz is finding it difficult to fit into her new school, and her love of surfing seems destined to be quashed for ever. Not only do Brighton's beaches have stones instead of sand and the water is downright freezing. but there's not a surfboard in sight. When she meets her older cousin, Amber, at a family dinner in London. Amber senses Jazz's unhappiness and tells her about the Moonlight Dreamers, a secret society of likeminded friends that she founded years earlier. Amber suggests that Jazz seek out a group of soulmates too and form her own Moonlight Dreamers. At first Jazz is wary, but then decides to leave postcards for prospective soulmates, just as her cousin had. And so a new group of Moonlight Dreamers is born. Allegra, Hope, Portia and Jazz may be very different but they soon become firm friends who are always there for one another. They listen to each other's problems and support each other's hopes - and help them make their dreams come true"--Publisher's description

Amber craves excitement and adventure. Instead, she’s being bullied at school for having two dads, and life at home isn’t much better. Inspired by Oscar Wilde, Amber realizes that among the millions of people in London, there must be others who feel the same as she does; other dreamers – moonlight dreamers. After chance encounters with Maali, Sky and Rose, Amber soon recruits the three girls to the Moonlight Dreamers. It’s high time they started pursuing their dreams, and how better than with the support of friends?

A first crush. An unexpected friendship. A dream come true. Dear Dylan! Thanks so much for your email and I'm sorry about my last one when I said I love you. I hope you don't think I'm a weirdo mentalist?!!! It's just that I was watching Oprah yesterday and she said we should all say we love each other a whole lot more. Not to everyone of course. There's no way I'd tell my scummy step-dad that I love him because that would be lying. But the thing is, sometimes when I watch you on TV, I feel as if you're talking just to me and it makes me feel less alone. I know you probably get loads and loads of fan mail but I wanted to ask you - could we be e-mates? Yours hopefully, Georgie xxx.

Set in Nazi-occupied Paris, 1942, the story follows Clarisse, a passionate photographer who witnesses a harrowing scene as a young girl, marked by the yellow star of the Jewish community, is taken away by police. Driven by her instinct to help, Clarisse is unable to intervene before the truck departs. This moment sets the stage for a gripping narrative about courage, resistance, and the impact of war on innocent lives, as Clarisse navigates the dangers of her environment while seeking to make a difference.

"The Moonlight Dreamers have all gone their separate ways for their half term, each returning with a new dream for their future. Jazz has fallen for the handsome singer that's working with her music producer dad; glamorous Allegra has returned from Spain committed to environmental activism; Portia is on a creative high after her graphic novel idol offers to mentor her own efforts; and Hope. well, Hope's dreams are getting darker as her heart condition becomes harder to deal with and her OCD spirals. When the four of them are together anything seem possible, but sometimes life gets in the way. However, the Dreamers soon discover that true friendship isn't just about sharing your dreams. It's about who will help make those dreams come true - and who can stop you from chasing the wrong ones"--Publisher's description.

Die Welt, in der wir leben, scheint perfekt: retuschierte Körper in der Werbung; Celebrities, die ihr geschöntes Leben zeigen; und Facebook-Freunde, die uns an ihren Erfolgen teilhaben lassen. Schöner, schlanker, glamouröser, beliebter ... Teenager haben die schwierige Aufgabe, zwischen all diesen trügerischen Idealbildern ihre Lebenswirklichkeit zu finden – sich selbst zu finden. Siobhan Curham wirbt in diesem Buch dafür, die Masken abzulegen und der Perfektionspolizei den Rücken zu kehren. In wunderbar warmherzigem Ton ermutigt sie Mädchen und Frauen von heute dazu, ihre Träume zu leben, »echt« zu sein. – Ein besonderes Coaching-Buch für die Mädchen der Facebook-Generation.