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Work It, Lara Bloom

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When Lara’s school announces a young business competition, her friends are buzzing with ideas. But Lara’s focus is on her football training – this is her big chance to take her playing to the next level!

As Lara and her friends set their sights on the prize, can she figure out a way to balance everything and have fun? Certain people seem to be taking pleasure in watching Lara struggle to keep her cool. If Lara is going to achieve her dreams, she’s going to have to work it!

Friendship, football and feelings combine in Lara’s hilarious latest teen diary, for fans of Geek Girl, Louise Rennison and Alesha Dixon.

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This is part of the popular Lara Bloom series. Told through Lara’s diary, the story offers a relatable glimpse into the life of a teen juggling football dreams, friendships and a school business contest. Readers will connect with Lara’s honest thoughts – which she shares through her intimately honest diary – on friendships, sports, inequality and the challenges of balancing passions with everyday pressures.

Whether football, fashion, entrepreneurship or friendships, readers will be drawn to Lara’s passions and find parallels with the joys and challenges of juggling their own interests and pursuits.

The diary format makes Lara’s observations accessible and engaging, exploring themes of relationships, ambitions and perseverance in a fun way. An appealing reading-for-pleasure choice for Year 8, this series resonates with young teens, making this a lighthearted yet insightful read about pursuing goals and navigating friendships

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