Kiss

A wonderfully insightful and entertaining novel for older readers from the phenomenal bestselling author.Sylvie and Carl have been friends since they were tiny children. They've always played together, eaten with each other's families, called each other boyfriend and girlfriend and deep down, Sylvie has always believed that they'd end up married to each other. They even have a a magical fantasy world that belongs to them alone - and the glass hut where it's all created, at the bottom of Carl's garden. But as they become teenagers, things are starting to change. They each have different friends. Sylvie would still rather spend all her time with Carl. But Carl has a new friend, Paul, who is taking all his attention. And he seems much less happy to be called Sylvie's boyfriend. And in a game of spin the bottle, he avoids having to kiss her. Sylvie can tell his feelings have changed and that her plans for the future may be affected. But can she guess at the true reasons behind it all? A moving, compelling and delicately handled treatment of sexuality from the Children's Laureate. "I held his hand tight and knew that we were best friends for ever. More than best friends." Sylvie and Carl have been friends since they were tiny children. They've always played together, called each other boyfriend and girlfriend and even have a magic fantasy world that belongs to them alone. Deep down, Sylvie has always believed that they'd end up married. But as they get older, things start to change. Carl has a new friend, Paul, taking all his attention. Now, Carl seems much less happy to be called Sylvie's boyfriend - he even avoids having to kiss her in spin the bottle! Sylvie can tell his feelings have changed and that their future together might not be so clear-cut after all. But can she guess at the true reasons behind it all? Touching and compelling, Kiss is a delicately handled coming-of-age tale of first love by award-winning Jacqueline Wilson. A beautiful and touching story about love and whom it's directed to - First News Sylvie And Carl Have Been Friends Since They Were Tiny Children. They've Always Played Together, Called Each Other Boyfriend And Girlfriend And, Deep Down, Sylvie Has Always Believed That They'd End Up Married To Each Other. They Even Have A A Magical Fantasy World That Belongs To Them Alone. But As They Become Older, Things Are Starting To Change. Sylvie Would Still Rather Spend All Her Time With Carl - But Carl Has A New Friend, Paul, Who Is Taking All His Attention. Now, Carl Seems Much Less Happy To Be Called Sylvie's Boyfriend - And In A Game Of Spin The Bottle, He Avoids Having To Kiss Her. Sylvie Can Tell His Feelings Have Changed And That Their Future Together Might Not Be So Clear-cut After All. But Can She Guess At The True Reasons Behind It All? Touching And Compelling, Kiss Is A Delicately Handled Treatment Of Love And Sexuality From Award-winning Jacqueline Wilson. Sylvie and Carl have been friends since they were tiny children. They've always played together, eaten meals with each other's families, called each other boyfriend and girlfriend ... and deep down, Sylvie has always believed that they'll end up married to each other. They even have a magical fantasy world that belongs to them alone. But as they become teenagers, things begin to change. They go to different schools and Carl has a new friend, Paul, who is taking all his attention. Carl seems much less happy to be called Sylvie's boyfriend and in a game of spin the bottle, he avoids kissing her. Sylvie can tell his feelings have changed and that her plans for the future may be affected. But can she guess at the true reasons behind it all