State of the Heart

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BfK No. 77 - November 1992

Cover Story
On the front of BfK this month is the cover of On Christmas Eve by Peter Collington - see his accompanying piece in this issue. The book was published by Heinemann (the paperback version is now available) and the animated film will be shown on TV at Christmas - all details are given at the foot of Peter Collington's delightful double-page spread. We thank Heinemann for their help in using this illustration.

This collection has a good deal to offer the rather saturated market of love stories for young adults. What marks it out is the sharpness of humour and strong characterisation. 'The Flea' is particularly affecting - sacrifice and betrayal for a friend's illicit love. 'First Impressions' with its agonies over appearance and appeal will strike many a chord in young women's hearts and 'Jonathon's Story' confronts teenage embarrassment in a totally winning way. Years 9, 10 and 11 will wince and chuckle over this collection - buy it!

Reviewer:

Val Randall