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This Way to Paradise [Kindle Edition]

Cathy Hopkins (Author)
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Meet India Jane. Known to her friends and big, chaotic family as Cinnamon Girl. Born in India, she’s lived all over the world. But what she really wants is to stop travelling and have a real home.
Just when it looks as though she’ll get her wish, her father lands a job which means the family are on the move again. So India Jane is sent off to her aunt’s new age holiday centre for the summer. It could be paradise – but India Jane feels alone and confused.
Should she party with her rebellious cousin, Kate? Or search for inner peace with the meditation crowd? And will mystery boy Joe help India Jane discover where her true happiness lies?

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From the author behind the wildly popular Mates, Dates and Truth, Kiss, Dare or Promise books comes Cinnamon Girl, a.k.a. India Jane. A globetrotter since birth, all she wants is a real home; but instead, she's packed off to her aunt's New Age holiday centre in Greece for the summer. Torn between alternative lifestlyes, not to mention a mystery boy, will Cinnamon Girl discover where true happiness lies?

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 350 KB
  • Print Length: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Piccadilly Press (14 Mar 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B005ZSW406
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #58,109 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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By Vicki @ Cosy Books TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
I've never read any of Cathy Hopkins previous books before, although I do know they're very popular with younger teen girls. I was looking forward to the humour and fun she's renowned for and wasn't disappointed. I really liked the fun, sassy and easy writing style but was also surprised to find it had some quite serious themes which I wasn't expecting.

I liked India, she's a relatable character with the same anxieties as many teens: parent difficulties, boy troubles and feelings of insecurity/not knowing who she is. I also really liked the dynamics between India and her older cousin Kate, party girl extraordinaire, and how self conscious she made India feel. I think we've ALL known a Kate, who we look up to, idolise and yearn to be like. I have to say though I found the adults in this book annoying beyond belief, particularly India's parents. It's a kind of role reversal where India is the grounded and sensible one, and the parents lack any sense of real responsibility. Her father's attitude to his unemployment particularly wound me up...he comes off as on overgrown spoilt brat!

I expected this book to be aimed more at younger tweens/teens but was surprised at some of the content involving boys and alcohol. However I did think it was pretty realistic and not overly shocking, just not what i was expecting and I'd say it's suitable for ages 12+. The setting was gorgeous, with Greece being beautifully depicted. Set in a holistic retreat, it has a spiritual edge to it too which I also really liked, and the romance got my full approval too. Joe is perfect moody bad boy swoon material.

This Way To Paradise was a nice, easy read, perfect for the beach or poolside. It's funny with a slightly more serious edge than I was expecting, and romantic. But overall it's a girls journey to discovering who she is and where she belongs, and an enjoyable one at that.
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Great! 28 May 2007
Format:Paperback
India Jane moved to London, she now lives with her aunt Sarah and cousin Kate (who smokes and drinks). India meets Joe, a boy she starts to fancy, and India does embarrassing things when he's around e.g. pick the wrong shampoo, spill yoghurt everywhere etc. Cinnamon Girl (as her dad calls her) has to go to Greece with Kate because her dad has to do a concert (somewhere else)she goes to Cloud Nine which is a centre that Aunt Sarah owns with Joe's mum. India and Kate meet Tom and Robin at the airport, Tom and Kate become a couple and Robin fancies India (but she doesn't fancy him back.)Later on, in Greece a religous man called Sensei comes and teaches India how to meditate and find her inner voice (or something like that.)

This is a good book for teens and I recommend it.
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