Tapas and Tears
Jaime never wanted to go on the school exchange trip to Spain in the first place. She finds life awkward enough as it is and, because of her embarrassing blushing habit, she tries to avoid drawing attention to herself. Living in someone else’s home, and in a foreign country, is way out of her comfort zone! But she reluctantly has agreed to stay with the carefully selected and colourfully-named Concepción Inmaculada. After all, a girl named after the Virgin Mary has got to be quiet, kind and gentle …
Wrong! Concha is a scary, rebellious, boy-mad loner with a mind of her own. Jaime is going to have to be prepared for anything and everything! Olé!
Wrong! Concha is a scary, rebellious, boy-mad loner with a mind of her own. Jaime is going to have to be prepared for anything and everything! Olé!
Reviews
Another gem ... gets straight to the heart of the teenage experience, without a cliche in sight
A touching debut.
'This is another great novel by Chris Higgins ... The story moves at a fast pace and is full of drama that always keeps you turning the pages.'
'This is a funny, interesting, heart-warming story.'
Although Chris Higgins does not set out to preach or teach, there is much to be learned from her subtext ... A page turner and a half
'Another authentic drama for young teens.'
A poignant novel... A moving, honest and most of all positive story about friendship, family and trust. Will make you laugh and cry.
A touching tale of romance, friendship & family.
A thundering good read.
'This story captured my interest from the beginning and I was thrilled that it got better and better as I read. The author packs a great deal into this average-length teen book and every page had me wanting a little bit more. The characters in the story are superb: well fleshed out, with authentic voices for their age (and nationality).'
PRAISE FOR CHRIS HIGGINS:
'Chris Higgins gives her loyal audience another tremendously enjoyable read in Love Ya Babe. She has a light touch and an easy style that absorbs you right from the very start.'
'... exciting and engaging, it's a hard one to put down once you've started.'