{"title":"Cecily Paterson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of books by \u003cem\u003eCecily Paterson\u003c\/em\u003e, a talented author known for her engaging and relatable tales for children. With a gift for capturing the essence of adolescence and the challenges faced by young individuals, Paterson’s works are both entertaining and enlightening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore titles such as \u003cem\u003eHow Not To Be Popular\u003c\/em\u003e, where readers follow the journey of a young girl navigating the complexities of social circles and self-discovery. In \u003cem\u003eLola in the Middle\u003c\/em\u003e, Paterson presents a touching story about sports, friendship, and perseverance as Lola finds her place in a new setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSmart Girls Don't Wear Mascara\u003c\/em\u003e offers a refreshing take on the internal struggles of teenage life, as the protagonist learns to balance her aspirations and personal identity. Meanwhile, \u003cem\u003eThe Ava Show\u003c\/em\u003e brings a delightful story filled with humour and heart, as young Ava grapples with school projects and stage fright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for young readers, Cecily Paterson's books delightfully blend relatable characters and meaningful messages, making them a wonderful addition to any child's bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-not-to-be-popular-by-cecily-paterson-9781925563658","title":"How Not To Be Popular","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaddie tries to be nice to everyone. Even weird, chicken-obsessed Tahlia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut she’d much prefer to hang out with the cool K-girls at Year 6 camp. The only problem is that they don’t seem interested in her anymore. That’s when Maddie has a decision to make: how far will she go to be popular?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWill she be able to live with the guilt when she finally has everything she’s been hoping for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Maddie’s hilarious antics with chickens, secrets and undies in the latest adventure at Kangaroo Valley Public School.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow Not To Be Popular\u003c\/em\u003e is a delightful read that explores the lengths one might go to fit in and the consequences of those choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46688398573804,"sku":"9781925563658","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15961913482873.jpg?v=1753356026"},{"product_id":"lola-in-the-middle-by-cecily-anne-paterson-9781925563900","title":"Lola in the Middle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLola in the Middle\u003c\/i\u003e features Lola as the Centre on the netball court, a role in which she excels at keeping the team working together from the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, netball is not the only situation where Lola finds herself caught in the middle—her parents are constantly fighting, and her best friends can't stand each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs her netball team gears up for a shot at the State Finals, Lola steps up as captain. 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Even if Mum gets annoyed at Ava’s lack of organisation, Ava can always rely on her best friend Josie and her sister Maddie to pick up after her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut when the pandemic hits, everything’s cancelled. There’s no school, no birthday, no athletics, no toilet paper and definitely no Josie to rely on. When a puppy goes missing, it’s Ava’s fault. Can she mend her irresponsible ways in time?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ava Show\u003c\/em\u003e is a contemporary work with humour and lessons, teaching middle fiction readers how they can be more considerate and getting them to think about what responsibilities they should be taking care of. Set during the Coronavirus Pandemic, this book explores the effects lockdown and the virus had on this particular family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46696205811948,"sku":"9781761110405","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/405203482815.jpg?v=1753681364"},{"product_id":"smart-girls-dont-wear-mascara-by-cecily-anne-paterson-9781925563443","title":"Smart Girls Don't Wear Mascara","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbby Smart is planning to have the most awesome year ever. She's the leader of the Smart Girls Club and, after winning the talent quest, her dream to be a musical singer looks like it might come true.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then Stella turns up, fluttering her mascara eyelashes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe’s way too cool for little old Kangaroo Valley. Worst of all, she’s making Abby’s friends like ridiculous things such as makeup and new music! Abby’s plans to have a great year are being turned into dog food. Will Abby follow her friends, or follow her dreams? 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