"Poppy" by Rosie Rushton follows the story of a teenage girl navigating the complexities of adolescence, relationships, and personal identity. Poppy, a vibrant and determined girl, faces the challenges of friendship and family dynamics while exploring her passions and dreams. As she works to establish her own identity, she encounters various obstacles, including peer pressure and the expectations of those around her. Through heartwarming and sometimes tumultuous experiences, Poppy learns valuable lessons about love, loyalty, and the importance of being true to oneself. The story captures the essence of growing up and the journey of self-discovery. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Girls, Puffin, Puffin Teenage Books .

There are 176 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2000 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .

Rosie Rushton is the award-winning author of numerous books for teenagers published by Piccadilly Press and Puffin. Her books are sold all over the world. She lives in Moulton, Northants.