Catherine Forde is the author of numerous books that often explore the complexities of adolescence and interpersonal relationships with sensitivity and insight. Her style is recognized for its directness and ability to capture authentic young voices as they navigate challenges of identity and social pressures. Forde masterfully portrays the emotional landscapes of her characters, offering readers profound and resonant narratives. Her works are distinguished by a keen understanding of the adolescent psyche and a strong emphasis on the power of friendship and self-discovery.
Struggling with Substance Use presents evidence on the magnitude of the problem of student substance abuse and provides education professionals with information on the causes as well as the risk and protective factors that must be understood to address the issue. Topics examin...
In 2012 The Emergency begins as terrorist bombs shatter cities around the UK. Molly's parents decide to send her and her brother John away from Glasgow to safety in the countryside. Molly is sent to Paradise Farm to be looked after by Pernilla, who gives her everything she desires, and soon she forgets about her old life.
Sally and Keith seek an escape from their mundane lives by becoming VIPs at the Rock Out festival. They connect, but complications arise when Keith discovers Sally isn't a famous stylist, and Sally learns that Keith, despite being a huge fan, isn't the lead singer of Dead Holes.
Teased and abused for being grossly overweight, Jimmy, a fourteen-year-old Scottish teenager who dreams mysterious dreams and secretly aspires to become a chef, decides to turn his self-loathing life around by learning how to swim.