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Girl Lucky: The Valentines series by Holly Smale (Harper Collins)
PB RRP $16.99 ISBN 9780008254148
Reviewed by Claire Stuckey
Hope is fifteen and the youngest of the Valentine
family, a super rich, celebrity family. Mum is one of a long line of famous
acting women and dad a Hollywood producer. Living in a rather isolated bubble
with older siblings Max, Faith and Mercy, Hope lives her life through a series
of screen play moments.
Her imaginary classmates inhabit her film world while
her tutor attempts to home school. Escaping classes and some difficult family
moments Hope meets a young American tourist, shares a week of joy in London
ensuing a major romantic turning point in her life. When he returns to the US
Hope decides it is time to make a surprise visit to her Dad and see Jamie
again. Hope learns more than she expects
about life, love and family in her Hollywood journey. This is the first of a
new series by Holly Smale on the life and loves of the Valentines.
A bright novel full of designer brands and celebrity language,
this coming of age story did highlight a few themes relevant to teenagers
especially first love and truthfulness.
Ages 14-18 years.
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