Cherry Crush
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

Cherry Crush

By Cathy Cassidy

Part of the Chocolate Box Girls series

A new life, forbidden friendship, and a love triangle threaten to unravel everything.

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273 pages
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Cherry Costello's world flips upside down when she moves to Somerset, gaining a new family and meeting Shay Fletcher, a boy who spells trouble. But Shay is off-limits—he's her stepsister Honey's boyfriend. As Cherry navigates her feelings, she risks shattering her new life. Will she follow her heart or protect her fragile family bonds? Dive into a tale of romance, rivalry, and the complexities of sisterhood, where each sibling has a unique story to tell. Discover which sister's journey will capture your heart in this captivating series opener.

From the publisher

Chocolate Box Girls: Cherry Crush is the first of five in this addictive series by Cathy Cassidy. Cherry Costello’s life is about to change forever. She and Dad are moving to Somerset where a new mum and a bunch of brand-new sisters await. And on Cherry’s first day there she meets Shay Fletcher - the kind of boy who should carry a government health warning. But Shay already has a girlfriend, Cherry’s new stepsister, Honey. Cherry knows her friendship with Shay is dangerous - it could destroy everything. But that doesn’t mean she’s going to stay away from him… The Chocolate Box Girls Cherry: Dark almond eyes, skin the colour of milky coffee, wild imagination feisty, fun…Skye: Wavy blonde hair, blue eyes, smiley, individual, kind…Summer: Slim, graceful, pretty, loves to dance, determined, a girl with big dreams…Honey: Willowy, blonde, beautiful, arty and out of control, a rebel…Coco: Blue eyes, fair hair, freckles, a tomboy who loves animals and wants to change the world… Each sister has a different story to tell, which will be your favourite? ‘All the teenage humours of romance, jealousy, friendship and sorrow rage freely in this brilliantly observed story of contemporary life.’ - Julia Eccleshare, Lovereading4kids.co.uk Includes delicious recipes, character quizzes and more!

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Format
Paperback
Pages
273
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
870L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.6
F&P level
~U
Publication
Published
July 26, 2011
First published
September 2, 2010
Publisher
Puffin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780141325224

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