Piccadilly Press 30th Anniversary

The Boy from France
by Hilary Freeman
Publication date: February 2013
Format: 198 x 129 mm, paperback
Extent: 192 pages
Rights: World
Everybody at school has heard that some of the French exchange students will be boys, and all the girls are desperate
to host one of them. All except Vix, who isn't bothered who she gets. She can't imagine that French boys are any
better than English boys - and they all seem to be a waste of space. Anyway, she has enough to do, what with schoolwork,
seeing her friends, and helping out her sick mum. There's no time for a boyfriend. Vix's exchange student does
turn out to be a boy, named Xavier. And he's gorgeous – and charming. And has a sexy French accent. All her friends
and schoolmates are jealous, especially when Xavier seems to have eyes for nobody but Vix. But as usual life is very
complicated. What does Xavier really think about her? Is he just playing a game? With the help of her friends Rosie
and Skye, Vix needs careful steering through her first big romance.
Selling Points
• Hilary Freeman has her finger on the pulse of what appeals to teens
• Teen readers will love the mix of friendship, relationships and celebrity life
FICTION 10+
“Fresh, funny and very readable.” – The Bookseller on The Celeb Next Door
“Well written . . . engaging . . . a mix of ingredients which can scarely fail.”
– School Librarian on The Celeb Next Door
“An absorbing read that has the perfect mix of escapism and reality.”
– Chicklish on Stuck on Me
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