Bubblegum and Butterflies by Lynette Ferreira

Sometimes, the greatest loves are born from accidents and end in farewells.

In a small South African town, 15-year-old Charlize seems to have it all: popularity, beauty, and a bright future. Meanwhile, 17-year-old Daniel, the town's notorious bad boy, spends his days mastering tricks at the local skate park and avoiding responsibility.

Their worlds collide when Daniel, showing off on his skateboard, crashes into Charlize outside their high school. The accident leaves Charlize with a broken arm and Daniel's bubblegum tangled in her hair. Furious and humiliated, Charlize vows to make Daniel's life miserable, while he dismisses her as just another uptight popular girl.

As part of his punishment, Daniel is assigned to help Charlize catch up with her schoolwork. Forced to spend time together, they begin to see beyond their initial impressions. Charlize discovers Daniel's hidden depths and his struggles with an absent father. Daniel, in turn, learns about the pressure Charlize faces to be perfect and her secret passion for photography.

Their mutual animosity slowly transforms into friendship and then blossoms into first love. Daniel teaches Charlize to skateboard, while she helps him believe in his potential beyond his bad-boy reputation. Together, they explore their town with new eyes, finding beauty in unexpected places.

But their newfound happiness is threatened when Charlize reveals that her family is immigrating to Australia at the end of the year. As the move approaches, Daniel and Charlize must navigate the pain of impending separation and the intensity of young love.

ANTICIPATED RELEASE DATE: 18 April 2025

eBOOK ISBN: 9798227458940

PAPERBACK ISBN: TBC

FOR READERS AGED 13 and up

Start reading here on 14 November 2024

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