Helen Cross crafts narratives that delve into the intricate dynamics of relationships and family life, her prose often characterized as incisive and emotionally resonant. Through her storytelling, she explores profound themes of identity, adolescence, and the search for belonging. Her works, frequently set against the evocative backdrop of Yorkshire, are distinguished by a deep psychological insight into her characters and their internal landscapes. Cross possesses a remarkable ability to capture the subtle nuances of human emotion, creating truly memorable reading experiences.
It's 1984 and one of the hottest summers Yorkshire's seen. Mona is 15 years old. She's a drinker, a thief and a fruit machine addict. Things are already going badly in the pub where she lives with her obese step-brother PorkChop. But when Mona meets posh Tamsin Fakenham, a sassy girl with beautiful breasts, things very quickly get much worse.
Grow, Cook, Inspire is a companion for parents, teachers or anyone supporting children. It will provide the tools to grow your own and cook seasonally. Full of recipe inspiration, recycling hacks, tips to reduce food waste, fun facts, it also looks at how gardening can not only benefit our environment but also our mental and physical health.
Eine romantische Culture-Clash-Komödie mit TiefgangJackie, 39, ist eine chaotische, lebenshungrige Frau mit einem Hang zu den falschen Männern. Elle, 12, ist Jackies pubertierende Tochter: burschikos, sehr sensibel und mit einem Hang zum Sarkasmus. Amir, 26, ist Jackies Ex-Kollege, ein ernsthafter, verantwortungsbewusster Muslim – mit einem Hang zu einer Frau, die er seiner Familie unmöglich zumuten kann: Jackie. Wie diese drei einander umkreisen, auf der Suche nach Nähe im Dunkeln tappen und schließlich in einem Wohnmobil auf einem verschneiten Campingplatz zueinanderfinden, beschreibt Helen Cross mit Wärme und Witz – und einem untrüglichen Gespür für fetzigen Sound.