Chasing Boys

When El Marini started at her new high school, her mum's advice was: Mind your manners, listen to your teacher and don't chase boys. And then life got complicated for El - her father left and she fell in love with the gorgeous-but-taken Eric Callahan. So what happens when everyone around you is moving on and you're standing still? Chasing Boys is a dark-edged and funny young adult fiction novel by Australian author Karen Tayleur. This insightful coming-of-age story about friendship, crushes and growing up was long-listed for the 2007 Gold Inky Awards. For more fantastic YA, read Karen's other books: Six, Hostage and Love Notes From Vinegar House. Visit her online at www.karentayleur.com