5 Quotes by Pippa Franks

Don’t look back with tears, look forward with joy; and grab every bit of happiness you can. Don’t waste your life being afraid to try new things, and don’t be afraid of rejection, be afraid of rejecting what you know is right, in your heart.

Olivia climbed down the steps gingerly. Her body tensed as the water lapped around her. Melissa swam past her with a look of disgust, so she counted to three and submerged her body. Her shoulders were now underwater, and a lady of generous proportions chose that moment to flop into the water next to Olivia. She gasped and spat the water out of her mouth. She may as well have just asked for a ‘cup of bleach please.’ It would’ve tasted the same, but she’d have been a lot warmer.

What do you think of the new signing from France?

Do you drive, Olivia?’ Connor started the engine. ‘Only people mad. I took a test a few years ago. The examiner said I changed gears as if I was making a cake. I’m not sure what he meant though, I don’t bake.’ ‘I see,’ said Connor. ‘And he failed you on that?’ ‘No, there was an incident, I nearly ran a lollipop lady over.

Jenna wasn’t sure what was worse: having your life snatched away suddenly, with no time to prepare and say or do the things you wanted, or linger for months or even years. Both scenarios were equally difficult for loved ones to witness and live through.