The Kissing Game

"Here's a rare treat. There is care and quality in all his books, and The Kissing Game is a smart, challenging collection that teenagers may find themselves reluctant to leave" -- Patrick Ness Guardian 20110409 "Short stories are the perfect vehicle to capture the intensity of emotion experienced by teenagers on the brink of adulthood and there couldn't be a more rewarding and contemporary volume than this ... Provocative and beautifully written, this little book packs a hefty punch" -- Sally Morris Daily Mail 20110422 "Chambers has never lost that adolescent vulnerability and openness [so] that, now in his seventies, he still writes stories in which reflective adolescents will surely discover themselves ... Five stars" -- Geoff Fox Books For Keeps 20110405 "Aidan Chambers offers thought-provoking short stories for older readers in The Kissing Game. Playful or intriguing, each provides food for thought as he explores the nature of betrayal and revenge - wonderful stuff" -- Marilyn Brocklehurst The Bookseller 20101231 "Classy, thought-provoking, witty and always provocative" -- Jill Murphy The Bookbag 20110214