Everybody loves Mates, Dates!

“Sharply-written teenage fiction.” PUBLISHING NEWS

“Boys, clothes, a little light school work: the staple diet of weight-conscious young teens these days. Here they are, all deftly and tidily woven together in the story of anxious Lucy and her more glamorous and confident friends, Izzy and Nesta. Handsome older brothers, a touch of romance and some respectable academic aspirations keep it all clean and happy – perfect young-teenager escapist reading.”
TIME OUT KIDS OUT

“If you and your mates have ever discussed how weird boys can be, then this is just for you…
There’s plenty of laughs and bits that'll make you groan: ‘That’s so true!’”
MIZZ MAGAZINE

“Perfect young teenage escapist reading.”
TIME OUT

“The language is witty, the characters are lively and engaging – an entertaining read.”
BOOKS FOR KEEPS

“Hopkins just gets better and better (and funnier and funnier!)…leaves you in no doubt that friends really are more important than boyfriends.”
BOOX MAGAZINE

Mates, Dates and Flirting

Get the real low-down on bagging that boy!

Discover how to be totally irrestible, with the help of:
- Izzie's insights into what makes boys tick
- Nesta's top tips for making the most of yourself
- TJ's advice on sending out the right signals
- Lucy's confidence-boosting secrets.

Find out how to tell if he likes you and show him you're interested – without feeling like a Desperate Doris! Learn how to beat those blushes, stand out from the crowd, and charm the socks of everyone you meet.

Whether you want to bag the boy of your dreams, or just have fun being fabulously flirty, this is a must-have for any Mates, Dates fan.

Mates, Dates and Saving the Planet

Green chic to make the most of you and the environment

Find out how to be a queen of green with the Mates, Dates girls.

The girls share their top tips on all the little things you can do to make a big difference, including:
- how to reduce your carbon footprint (Nothing to do with Manolo Blaniks, apparently!- Nesta)
- how to be green at home (This doesn't involve any repainting your room. Yay! - TJ)
- how to make your wardrobe green (Green is the new black! - Lucy)
- how to be green in what you eat (And not a sprout in sight, phew! - Izzie)
- recycling and cutting down on waste (Environmental stuff - not about dating! - Nesta)

An essential guide for every teenage girl who wants to do her bit for the planet – without giving up on all the things she loves about being a girl!

Click here for a sneak peek of some ideas!

Mates, Dates Journal

An any year diary for all your secret thoughts, hopes and dreams.

A gorgeous journal with a page a day to write your innermost thoughts and feelings, and every day has a special message from one of the Mates, Dates girls. And there's a special introduction to each month, offering tips and insights on everything from New Year's resolutions to holiday romances.

You can count on Lucy, Nesta., TJ and Izzie to inspire you or make you laugh as they share their ideas about life, love, friendship, the universe and chocolate!

Mates, Dates and You

Ultimate quizzes to reveal the real you!

You can never have enough Mates, Dates and now Lucy, Izzie, Nesta and TJ, stars of the brilliant Mates, Dates series, are here to help you understand yourself.

Get ready to find out:

• which of the girls you’re most like
• how good a friend you really are
• the perfect type of boy for you
• what kind of girlfriend you are

and much, much more!

The girls will help you work out what your answers mean, and they’ll give you their top tips on friendship, love and life – as only they can.

You can also test your knowledge of the Mates, Dates books, and sit back and enjoy Mates, Dates puzzles too.

If you love Mates, Dates, you ’ll love this book!

Mates, Dates Guide to Life

What happens when Lucy, Nesta, Izzie and TJ get together and start talking?

They come up with all sorts of solutions to life's little problems and some of the bigger ones as well!

Boys for a start – what they want, where to find them, how to be a great snogger – everything you really need to know. And Tony and the others add their thoughts as well. There are health, fashion and beauty tips – from surviving any situation to Izzie's relaxation and what astrology can tell you. TJ's mum even gives some very important medical advice.

This is a MUST-have book for all Mates, Dates fans.

Mates, Dates and Inflatable Bras

Lucy feels like everything is changing around her, and suddenly she is required to make all sorts of decisions.
Everyone knows who and what they want to be except her.
Izzie has become friends with the glamoous Nesta, and Lucy isn't certain she likes this new threesome.
Nesta and Izzie look sixteen, but Lucy, at fourteen like them, could easily pass for a twelve-year-old.
But then the day Lucy sees the most wonderful boy crossing the street, things do start to change – in all areas of her life.

A funny, appealing story of friendship, boys and one teenager’s journey of discovery.

The first book in the highly successful Mates, Dates series.

Mates, Dates and Cosmic Kisses

Izzy is cool, bright and sassy. And when she meets the gorgeous Mark she’s on a real high. He’s divine. And he likes her! But why doesn't he call when he says he will?

Desperate to make sense of things, Izzy spends her time checking her horoscope. And stays at home, just in case he calls.

When Izzy loses her perspective and her sense of fun, best friends Lucy and Nesta try to give her a reality check. But there are some things you'd rather not hear…

The second book in the highly successful Mates, Dates series.

Mates, Dates and Portobello Princesses

Nesta is confident and fearless. She wins people over easily with her model girl looks, charisma and charm.

She's also met the perfect boy: good-looking, fun, sweet. But there are problems too. Simon's from a rich, upper-class background – with a lifestyle to match – and it's difficult for Nesta to keep up. And there's Simon's friend Cressida. The ice queen. The Portobello Princess.

Not one to give in, Nesta determines to impress the new crowd, but finds herself out of her depth. Luckily she has Lucy and Izzie to help her reassess what really matters.

The third book in the highly successful Mates, Dates series.

Mates, Dates and Sleepover Secrets

Theresa Joanne (TJ to her mates) is having a difficult year. First her best friend moves away and then classmate Wendy appears to have it in for her. Plus there's the problem with boys. They treat her like a mate and never seem to notice that she's a girl.

When Lucy befriends TJ things start to look up. But will Nesta and Izzie also accept her? Will they let her into the world of sleepovers, secrets, laughter and advice? Can they help TJ to discover her real potential?

The fourth book in the highly successful Mates, Dates series.

Mates, Dates and Sole Survivors

Lucy seems to be out on a limb. Everybody has a boyfriend except her, and since she put Tony on the back burner he's found someone else.

Then on a spa weekend with Izzie, Lucy meets someone who seems just right for her. And he feels the same way about her.

But after a while, she starts to feel smothered. Can someone love you too much? Maybe the life of a singleton isn’t so bad after all.

The fifth book in the highly successful Mates, Dates series.

Mates, Dates and Mad Mistakes

Izzie is restless, and eager to be treated like an adult. So she decides it’s time to make some changes.

But the new Izzie comes with new problems. First, there is Josh Harper, an older, cute but wild boy. Then there is her mother, who is opposed to every part of the “new Izzie”. And then there is one night at Nesta's house, when Izzie decides to make cocktails…

In the process, Izzie learns a great deal about herself and what it means to be grown up, but not before she's upset just about everyone along the way.

The sixth book in the highly successful Mates, Dates series.

Mates, Dates and Pulling Power

Izzie, Lucy and TJ crowded round and stared at me, like they were waiting for a circus freak to begin her act. I shook my head.
“You’re going to have to open your mouth sometime,” said Lucy.
“Come on, put your hand down.”
I shook my head.
“It's horrible. I look like a tin opener.”

Nesta is devastated. She has to wear a brace. She thinks that no boy will ever even look at her again without thinking of the killer shark in Jaws. And practising a smile that doesn't show her teeth isn't helping. There’s only one option – to become a recluse.

Lucy, Izzie and TJ try to help her understand that her looks haven’t changed, and anyway, it’s her bubbly personality that counts. But Nesta’s not convinced.

Things change, however, when she meets Luke, who not only restores her confidence in her pulling power, but also introduces her to a whole new side of her personality.

The seventh book in the highly successful Mates, Dates series.

Mates, Dates and Tempting Trouble

When Luke, the boy that Nesta has been dating, declares passionate love for TJ, she doesn't know what's hit her. She might feel the same but he's going out with Nesta! She does her best to avoid him – but when the local schools are asked to work together on a project, Luke is chosen as the overall co-ordinator. TJ has no choice but to see him on a regular basis.

Misunderstandings and miscommunications threaten the girl's friendships and split them into two camps: Lucy and Nesta; Izzie and TJ. WIll their friendships survive?

The eighth book in the highly successful Mates, Dates series.

Mates, Dates and Great Escapes

A school trip to Florence seems like the perfect escape for Lucy. She wants time away from Tony who is pressurising her to take their relationship further.

In Italy, she meets an American boy who is visiting Tuscany, and she thinks he might be the ideal way to get over Tony. He seems to be the perfect gentleman, and Italy introduces Lucy to a world of culture and sophistication.

Will she be able to move on from Tony? Or is it a case of out of the frying pan and into the fire?

The ninth book in the highly successful Mates, Dates series.

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Mates, Dates and Chocolate Cheats

Izzie’s always been curvy, but since Christmas, she has gained eight pounds, and nothing seems to fit any more! In her attempt to lose the extra weight, Izzie tries everything – one diet after another, a punishing exercise programme and every bit of conflicting advice anyone can give her.

Her constant worrying about her weight causes her to lose her confidence, and she stops appreciating the things in her life that are special – her supportive friends, the fact that she has been selected for a TV teen panel and the cute boy at the studio who seems to appreciate her just the way she is.

The girls all rally around to help her, but will Izzie see the light?

The tenth book in the highly successful Mates, Dates series.

Mates, Dates And Diamond Destiny

‘That William Lewis really thinks a lot of himself,’ I said. ‘He’s such a smartarse.’
‘Hmmm,’ Lucy said with a grin. ‘That’s what he said about you too.’
‘He did? What a cheek! God, he annoys me. I really hate him.'
Lucy, TJ and Izzie exchanged knowing looks.
‘Yeah sure,’ said TJ. ‘You hate him.’
Lucy and Izzie started laughing like TJ has said something hysterically funny.
My poor mates are clearly demented…

Nesta's life is thrown into upheaval when she gets involved in charity work, thinking that it might be a cool way to meet people (ie: boys) But as her eyes are opened to the plight of the world, she begins to genuinely want to help others.

On top of this, Nesta meets William, who questions her motives. She’s convinced he hates her – and the feeling is mutual. But Izzie, Lucy and TJ think it is something more like love.

The eleventh book in the highly successful Mates, Dates series.

Mates, Dates And Sizzling Summers

‘I reckon that’s the last we’ve seen of Olllie Axford,’ I said.
‘I wouldn’t be so sure, TJ,’ said Nesta. ‘I bet he calls and asks you out.’
‘Nah, he looks like a player. You know the type. Too much of a twinkle in his eye to be trusted.’
‘A bit like Luke then?’ said Lucy.

Boys are like buses for TJ. No sign of one for ages and then two come along at the same time! First there’s charmer Ollie Axford, and just when TJ has decided that he could be the one, old flame Luke De Biasi tells her that he wants to rekindle their romance!

TJ is torn between the two boys, and unhappy that events have conspired to make her look like a two-timer. But all of this seems unimportant when someone close to her is taken seriously ill. More than ever, TJ needs a clear head and the support of her friends – Lucy, Nesta and Izzie!

The twelfth and final book in the highly successful Mates, Dates series.