A fast, lighthearted read, it may not leave a huge impression, but its definitely not a bad way to spend an afternoon. Both bee and i have always been huge holly smale fans from the very beginning. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Author holly smales complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Geek girl is the first book in a hilarious, internationally bestselling series thats perfect for fans of morgan matson and julie buxbaum.
Geek girl geek girl, book 1 by holly smale my name is harriet manners, and i am a geek. Thank you, as always, to everyone at harpercollins. I think people are starting to embrace what being a geek actually means. I cant believe that a few years later, harriets had five different adventures, and is possibly about to have her last. Holly smale is the author of geek girl, model misfit and picture perfect. Enter for a chance to win 5 signed copies with 5 pop sockets. Holly smale born 7 december 1981 is a british writer. Geek girl is the first book in a hilarious, internationally bestselling series thats perfect for fans of louise rennison and the princess diaries harriet manners is a geek. Her books, tackling topics like ocd, teen relationships, sex, feminism, sexual harassment, and other relevant.
She has also been shortlisted for the roald dahl funny prize. Sep 05, 2015 before a spot of lunch we also attended the being a girl talk with hayley long, c j daughtery, holly smale, malorie blackman and laura dockrill chaired by anna james. We will be building huge hype with a major preawareness campaign across all channels, through bloggers, influencers, booksellers and the press. About the author holly smale is the author of geek girl, model misfit and picture perfect. She always has been, and she thought she always would bebut when shes discovered by a modeling agent, she leaps at the chance to reinvent herself. Smale is writing a 6 book teen fiction series, also called geek girl. Holly smale has 909 posts on their instagram profile. So a summer modeling job in japan sounds like the perfect vacation, even if she has to bring along. Sep 18, 2014 the fabulous holly smale chats to movellas about her bestselling geek girl series. Far from perfect the valentines, book 2 by holly smale. She knows that new york is the most populous city in the united states. Oct 07, 2016 author holly smale vists st anthonys girls catholic academy. Mar 03, 2015 holly smales new book, the fourth in her geek girl series, all that glitters is available from the guardian bookshop.
More hilarity and high fashion await in the second book in the internationally bestselling geek girl series. We now have a waiting list for holly s books in the library and she is one of the most popular authors for our girls to be reading. Holly smale is the internationally bestselling, awardwinning author of the geek girl series. Holly smale was a teen model herself get exclusive access into the truly closed world of fashion and modelling. I want to give young people hope and belief in themselves and the world published on. This is a story about a famous family, the valentines, who have been hollywood stars for ages. Holly smale born in england on 7 december, 1981, holly smale is the author of the geek girl series and has won many awards over the course of her career. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. On monday 4 february, the u4 enjoyed a visit from the author holly smale, writer of of geek girl and the valentines natasha in u4 writes about the visit both the geek girl and the valentines series are highly recommended by us that much is clear from the fact that holly is one of the librarys most borrowed authors holly talked to us about her influences as a writer, how she. She always has been, and she thought she always would be but when shes discovered by a modeling agent, she leaps at the chance to reinvent herself. Feb 28, 20 holly smale is the internationally bestselling, awardwinning author of the geek girl series. Holly smale is on tour and has a very special message for you. Harriet manners knows that a cat has 32 muscles in each ear, a jiffy lasts 1100th of a second, and the average person laughs 15 times per day. She was unexpectedly spotted by a top london modelling agency at the age of fifteen and spent the following two years falling over on catwalks, going bright red and breaking things she couldnt afford to replace.
Harriet manners is a model but she feels even less popular and more awkward than she did when she was just a geek. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Hear holly smale talk about her brand new book geek girl, coming in spring 20. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the uk. Awardwinning geek girl series childrens book author, holly smale was in bantry today to do a reading from her new book forever geek. My 12 year old daughter is an avid reader, and a big fan of holly smale novels shes got the whole geek girl series so this was an obvious choice of read for her.
Enter our geek girl giveaway and win a signed book plus goodies. Nov 03, 2017 author holly bourne visited our school last year and was a huge hit. Holly smale is a bestselling british author that writes young adult novels which feature awkward little girls driven by a desire to transform their images. A passion for travel, adventure and wearing no shoes has since led her all over the world. Five facts about holly smale holly was unexpectedly spotted by a top london modelling agency at the age of fifteen and spent the following two years falling over on catwalks, going bright red and breaking. We now have a waiting list for hollys books in the library and she is one of the most popular authors for our girls to be reading. Join facebook to connect with holly smale and others you may know. Eeek one more sleep til the ultimate geek girl party and were more excited than a model in milan at a manolo blahnik sale. Happy girl lucky is the first hilarious, heartwarming book in the valentines series.
The talk centred around strong female characters in ya hooray. Happy girl lucky is the first book from the valentines series. Holly smales new book, the fourth in her geek girl series, all that glitters is available from the guardian bookshop. Sunny side up holly smale page 10 read online free books. Buy head over heels geek girl, book 5 by holly smale, in very good condition. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Her first published book, geek girl, won the 2014 waterstones childrens book prize and was shortlisted for the roald dahl funny prize 20. Geek girl is such a brilliant series which is just what the world of ya literature needs right now. Feb 16, 2015 geek girl by holly smale harriet manners knows a lot of things. A book takes an army, and im incredibly lucky to have the most amazing one behind me. Holly is pictured signing caitlyns copy of the book. Geek girl by holly smale harriet manners knows a lot of things. Mar 31, 2016 picture perfect by holly smale series. Holly smale visit haberdashers askes school for girls.
Holly smale the misadventures of harriet manners, the factloving star of holly smales awardwinning geek girl series, continues with the fifth read more. Now obviously the book isnt along the same lines as the prior series, so i wasnt sure what shed make of it, but holly hasnt let her down with this new series. Holly smale has won the waterstones childrens book prize older fiction and the 1114 category of the leeds book award for geek girl. Her visit was a result of a group of year 9 girls asking me on a weekly basis when she was going to visit the school. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Geek girl by holly smale, 9780062333575, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. It won the roald dahl funny prize and for good reason. After a couple of quiet waterstone months, the sun is coming out and so are the authors. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. This is the first book out of six in holly smales geek girl series. Epic reads is a promotional service of harpercollins publishers, 195 broadway, new york, ny 7, providing information about the products of harpercollins and its affiliates. The final book, forever geek, was published by harpercollins in march 2017.
What she isnt quite so sure about is why nobody at school seems to like her. During her teens, she worked briefly as a fashion model. Geek girl by holly smale used very good 9780007489442. The visit with holly smale was worthwhile for our students who found it exciting and inspiring. Smale is writing a 6book teen fiction series, also called geek girl. Author holly bourne visited our school last year and was a huge hit. Geek girl is the first book in a hilarious, internationally bestselling series thats perfect for fans of louise rennison and the princess diaries. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the. Geek girl, geek girl by holly smale 9780007489442 booktopia. Author holly smale vists st anthonys girls catholic academy. Holly is the number one bestselling, multiaward winning author of the geek girl series. Her first published book, geek girl, won the 2014 waterstones childrens book prize and was shortlisted.
Geek girl was originally published in the uk in 20. Her mother was a teacher who encouraged her reading habit. Explore books by holly smale with our selection at. Sign up now for holly smale alerts, including news and special offers. Holly smale books list of books by author holly smale. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
She fell in love with writing at five years old, when she realised that books didnt grow on trees like apples. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. She was unexpectedly spotted by a top london modelling agency at the age of fifteen and spent the. Follow their account to see all their photos and videos. Overall, the second book in the geek girl series was thoroughly enjoyable and i am looking forward to finding out what else is going to happen to harriet as well as meeting holly smale at yalc. Dec 19, 2012 holly smale was a teen model herself get exclusive access into the truly closed world of fashion and modelling.
Geek girl, by holly smale, is one of the most enjoyable realistic fiction books i have read. You can make a geek a model, but you cant make her chic. Before a spot of lunch we also attended the being a girl talk with hayley long, c j daughtery, holly smale, malorie blackman and laura dockrill chaired by anna james. If you havent encountered the series yes, the first three books are. The fabulous holly smale chats to movellas about her bestselling geek girl series. She knows that a cat has 32 muscles in each ear, a jiffy lasts 1100th of a second, and the average person laughs 15 times per day. Exmodel turned successful teen author holly smale on why her geek. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from epic reads and other harpercollins services. She popped into waterstones piccadilly to share three books that. Holly smale was unexpectedly spotted by a top london modeling agency at the age of fifteen and spent the following two years falling over on catwalks, going bright red, and breaking things she couldnt afford to replace. Review of geek girl book 1 by holly smale shannen on the. From the internationally bestselling author of geek girl, holly smale. Were thrilled that holly smale, creator of the geek girl series, is back with.
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