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Head Over Heels

Series: Geek Girl
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In Head Over Heels by Holly Smale, the story follows Harriet Manners, a geeky teenager navigating the unexpected world of fashion. As Harriet attempts to balance her new modelling career with typical teenage life, she learns about friendship, self-identity, and the ups and downs of growing up. With humorous twists and heartfelt moments, this young adult novel explores the journey of a unique girl finding her place in the world.
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This book may appeal to you if you love engaging with stories full of humour, awkward moments, and heartfelt teenage experiences. Fans of young adults navigating friendships, first loves, and self-discovery will find it particularly resonant. With Holly Smale's charming writing style, it offers a delightful mix of wit and relatable themes, perfect for readers looking to escape into an entertaining and uplifting story.

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Head Over Heels

“My name is Harriet Manners, and I will always be a geek.”

The fifth book in the bestselling, award-winning GEEK GIRL series.

The bestselling YA series - now a major Netflix series

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My name is Harriet Manners, and I will always be a geek.

The fifth book in the bestselling, award-winning GEEK GIRL series.

Harriet Manners knows almost every fact there is.

She knows duck-billed platypuses don’t have stomachs. She knows that fourteen squirrels were once detained as spies. She knows that both chess and snakes and ladders were invented in the same country.

And for once, Harriet knows exactly how her life should go. She’s got it ALL planned out. So her friends seem less than happy, Harriet is determined to Make Things Happen! If only everyone else would stick to the script…

But is following the rules going to break hearts for GEEK GIRL?

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Head Over Heels by Holly Smale is praised for its humour and relatable narrative. Harriet's misadventures, especially in the fashion world, offer a comedic yet genuine experience that engages readers. Critics and readers alike appreciate Harriet's charming character, making the story engaging and enjoyable.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007574650

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 July 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 430g

Pages: 464

About the Author

Holly Smale is the author of Geek Girl, Model Misfit and Picture Perfect. 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 couldn’t afford to replace. By the time Holly had graduated from Bristol University with a BA in English Literature and an MA in Shakespeare she had given up modelling and set herself on the path to becoming a writer.Geek Girl was the no. 1 bestselling young adult fiction title in the UK in 2013. It was shortlisted for several major awards including the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Branford Boase award, nominated for the Queen of Teen award and won the teen and young adult category of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and the 11-14 category of the Leeds Book Award.

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