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