"The Swish is properly interesting. A teen novel about creativity, confidence and upcycling clothes. About time!" Dawn French
Schoolgirl Kat Parker is a ‘thrift shop Cinderella’ - she can turn old clothes into gorgeous new outfits with the flash of her needle! But when disaster threatens, can she craft her own happy ending? Dare Kat take on the bullies, and make her own gown for the school ball?
" Great book – a lovely read for teens"
LORRAINE CANDY, SUNDAY TIMES bestseller and parenting expert
" Tash’s book is very timely - its upbeat, practical message will go a long way to inspiring young people"
EMMA SCOTT, ORGANISER OF RETHINK FASHION DORSET
" Such a great read! Witty and warm, with a brilliant message - my tween loved this book. I'm now hoping it will help wean her off Primark"
" Lovely story. My daughter was so inspired to thrift and upcycle she has started sewing away, creating beautiful outfits."
" A super fun read - ‘Geek Girl’ meets the ‘The Great British Sewing Bee’! Ideal book to get your teenagers off their phones/screens & inspired about sustainable fashion."
" A gripping, funny story about the importance of friends and family, and being resilient. Great read!"
"The Swish is properly interesting. A teen novel about creativity, confidence and upcycling clothes. About time!"
Dawn French
Schoolgirl Kat Parker is a ‘thrift shop Cinderella’ - she can turn old clothes into gorgeous new outfits with the flash of her needle! But when disaster threatens, can she craft her own happy ending? Dare Kat take on the bullies, and make her own gown for the school ball?
" Great book – a lovely read for teens"
LORRAINE CANDY, SUNDAY TIMES bestseller and parenting expert
" Tash’s book is very timely - its upbeat, practical message will go a long way to inspiring young people
"
EMMA SCOTT, ORGANISER OF RETHINK FASHION DORSET
" Such a great read! Witty and warm, with a brilliant message - my tween loved this book. I'm now hoping it will help wean her off Primark
"
" Lovely story. My daughter was so inspired to thrift and upcycle she has started sewing away, creating beautiful outfits.
"
" A super fun read - ‘Geek Girl’ meets the ‘The Great British Sewing Bee’! Ideal book to get your teenagers off their phones/screens & inspired about sustainable fashion.
"
" A gripping, funny story about the importance of friends and family, and being resilient. Great read!
"
Do you have a way of escaping the bad stuff? A focus for your dreams when reality hits? We all get curveballs thrown at us – by life, by our folks (and don’t get me started on school!) Some kids shout. Some kids run. Me? I rev my motor, put my foot down – and sew.
Vroom. I whizz round a buttonhole. Gran’s old Singer sewing machine was built with the dinosaurs, so it can withstand even Mum going T-rex. Almost.
Do you have a way of escaping the bad stuff? A focus for your dreams when reality hits? We all get curveballs thrown at us – by life, by our folks (and don’t get me started on school!) Some kids shout. Some kids run. Me? I rev my motor, put my foot down – and sew.
Vroom. I whizz round a buttonhole. Gran’s old Singer sewing machine was built with the dinosaurs, so it can withstand even Mum going T-rex. Almost.
Do you have a way of escaping the bad stuff? A focus for your dreams when reality hits? We all get curveballs thrown at us – by life, by our folks (and don’t get me started on school!) Some kids shout. Some kids run. Me? I rev my motor, put my foot down – and sew
Late for school, and it’s the twins’ fault again – they are ginger nut-jobs. Everyone sees their orange curls and freckly cheeks, and sigh, ‘Ahh, aren’t they like Orphan Annie from the musical?’ Er, no actually, because:
a). there was only one of Annie, and
b). she didn’t run round like a Teletubby who’s drunk too many Fruit Shoots.. Also,
c). Annie mopped the floor occasionally. The twins just spill stuff on it.
Take this morning: The second Mum leaves for work, they pull their bowls of Coco Pops off the table.
Late for school, and it’s the twins’ fault again – they are ginger nut-jobs. Everyone sees their orange curls and freckly cheeks, and sigh, ‘Ahh, aren’t they like Orphan Annie from the musical?’ Er, no actually, because:
a). there was only one of Annie, and
b). she didn’t run round like a Teletubby who’s drunk too many Fruit Shoots.. Also,
c). Annie mopped the floor occasionally. The twins just spill stuff on it.
Late for school, and it’s the twins’ fault again – they are ginger nut-jobs. Everyone sees their orange curls and freckly cheeks, and sigh, ‘Ahh, aren’t they like Orphan Annie from the musical?’ Er, no actually, because:
a). there was only one of Annie, and
b). she didn’t run round like a Teletubby who’s drunk too many Fruit Shoots.. Also,
c). Annie mopped the floor occasionally. The twins just spill stuff on it.
If you like these opening chapters, you’ll LOVE the book! Buy THE SWISH teen novel from your lovely local bookshop or click here to buy from Amazon.
If you like these opening chapters, you’ll LOVE the book! Buy THE SWISH teen novel from your lovely local bookshop or click here to buy from Amazon.
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