Catch Me If You Can

Go Girl! #8

by Thalia Kalkipsakis, Ash Oswald (Illustrations)

On your marks Get set Kiss? Becky and her friends love playing tag at recess. Then one day they make up a new rule that ruins everything: Whoever gets caught, gets a kiss It's all fun and games until Callum accidentally breaks his arm. Now, Becky feels really guilty. How could she mess up her first kiss AND all her friendships at the same time? With her birthday coming up and a party to plan, Becky feels the strain. Will things "ever" go back to the way they used to be?

Genres: Middle Grade

96 pages, Paperback

First published May 27, 2008

About the author

Thalia grew up on a farm on the outskirts of Melbourne with a mum who tried to save battery hens by on-selling them as backyard chickens. Her dad worked as an industrial chemist while also growing strawberries, carrots and Christmas trees on the farm. It was not unusual to find plant shoots in the freezer, or the hair dryer missing because it was needed to heat one of her dad’s experiments. Thalia's childhood showed her the magic that can happen when science and nature combine with human creativity.
In 2012, Thalia released her first standalone young adult novel, Silhouette, which follows a talented and determined young dancer as she navigates her way into the adult world of commercial dance.
These days, Thalia lives in regional Victoria with her husband, their two children and two black cats.

Reviews

[Sean Harding]

At first this seems like it would be quite awkward, but then you get into the story and it is a great little tale of friendship, of thinking differently based on gender, and peers.
A good little story with a lot to discuss with the reader, especially if they are the target market person

[Kylie Abecca]

The magic of your first crush 💜 such a sweet story.

[Julieta]

Ame el libro

[Samantha]

I read this one to see if it should be added to the library collection. I think it was my favorite out of the four. All of them are pretty silly. This one involves first love.