Karen Tayleur: 7 books

When El Marini started at her new high school, her mum’s advice was, “Mind your manners, listen to your teacher and don’t chase boys.” And then life got complicated for El – her father left and she fell in love with the gorgeous-but-taken Eric Callahan. So what happens when everyone around...

David Mortimore Baxter is the only kid in school who will stand up to Rose Thornton in the class election. He'll do anything to keep her from winning, even if it means making promises he can't keep.

David Mortimore Baxter has a problem with telling the truth. Whether he's at the school play, a dog show, or a professional wrestling match, David's lies manage to get him into some major messes.

David Mortimore Baxter becomes famous for being good at keeping secrets. Big secrets. More and more people confide in him, until David's ready to explode. How can he keep so many secrets, when he knows that blabbing them out loud might actually help his family and friends?

David Mortimore Baxter knows that a kid's life is not easy, so he has put together the perfect self-help book for young people just like him. Read his list of the best excuses to use on grown-ups, but only in emergencies, of course. Proceed with caution!

David Mortimore Baxter's web of lies has gotten him into trouble before. Now his parents are threatening to take away his dog, Boris, if he doesn't tell the truth, and only the truth. Woof!

David Mortimore Baxter didn't realize it is rude to burp in public, even if you burp the national anthem. Now he knows better. His handy new guide full of tips on good and bad manners will help save other kids from making some embarrassing mistakes. We hope!