Chasing Boys

Description

When Ariel Marini started school, her mum's advice was, "Mind your manners, listen to your teacher and don't chase boys." And then life got complicated. Dark-edged and funny, Chasing Boys is about what happens when everyone around you is moving on and you're standing still.

Karen Tayleur was born in the western suburbs of Melbourne and moved to the eastern suburbs in her tweens. Reading was something she learned to do before she started school and it has helped shape the person she is today. She has had a variety of jobs including present wrapper, bank teller and ward assistant in a nursing home. She was a publisher at the age of 20 for the short story magazine Brave New Word and thinks nothing can replace the rush of writing except maybe reading a really good story. She is currently the Editorial Manager at The Five Mile Press and has had over 40 books published for children and young adults.

This book is beautiful. I wanted to read it again as soon as I'd finished the last page. -- Cath Crowley The prose is crisp and minimal, the chapters are short and sharp, the narrative sustains interest by incorporating flashbacks and humour while progressing the plot at an impressive speed - it will therefore be an especially good choice for reluctant readers, or those with 'better things to do.' * Bookseller+Publisher *