The Kissing Game

Salvatore d’Amato is determined to get a kiss before his birthday – easier said than done. From the bestselling and much-loved Jean Ure.

No child is ever ordinary, and certainly not Salvatore d’Amato – or Sally Tomato, as he’s sometimes called. He’s out to get a girl and he has a plan: he’s going to write some Disgusting Ditties – one for each letter of the alphabet, and start some secret body-building, too. That way he’s bound to attract someone. (But he doesn’t want his sister to know his plans…)

Jean Ure perfectly captures the lives of ordinary children – their lives, with all their ups and downs, are presented with courage, humour and tenacity. These are special children who any child can relate to and will draw inspiration and hope from their stories of their lives.

Reviews

"Rhymes, sauciness, letters, irony, comedy, comic characters… a proper little turn-on for boys. A must-buy book."
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"Jean Ure’s books are funny, funky, feisty – and fantastic reads!" – Jacqueline Wilson

Praise for Passion Flower:
“A funny and realistic read – we loved it.” – Mizz

Praise for Pumpkin Pie:
“The heroine I've been waiting for.” – Times

Praise for Shrinking Violet:
“Excellent for any nine-up and will almost certainly lead to an addiction to Ure.” – The Observer

Praise for Becky Bananas:
“The writing transcends any trace of heaviness.” – The Guardian

About the author

Jean Ure was born in Surrey and, when growing up, knew that she was going to be a writer or a ballet dancer. She began writing when she was six years old and had her first book published while she was still at school. Jean is a vegan and animal lover. She lives with her husband, seven dogs and four cats in a 300 year old house in Croydon.