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''Mates, Dates'' is a series of books written for teenagers by Cathy Hopkins. The characters later cross over into her other popular book series ''Truth, Dare, Kiss or Promise''. The ''Mates, Dates'' series is about four best friends, Lucy, Izzie, Nesta and, from the fourth instalment on, TJ. They go through all kinds of teenage problems, from boys, bras, and being broke, to finding one's place in the world. Each book is from one of the friends' perspective, showing exactly how each girl deals with the dilemmas she faces. ==Titles== Titles are the same in the U.S. and Britain unless otherwise noted. # ''Mates, Dates and Inflatable Bras''〔http://www.cathyhopkins.com/books.cfm?series=Mates&bookid=1〕 – A turning point has come in Lucy's life, but she doesn't want it. Lucy is pressured to figure out what she wants for her future. Her best friend Izzie seems to be becoming way too close to new-girl Nesta and she feels increasingly pushed out. But then Wonder-boy crosses the street and her whole life begins to change. # ''Mates, Dates and Cosmic Kisses''〔http://www.cathyhopkins.com/books.cfm?series=Mates&bookid=3〕 # ''Designer Divas''〔http://www.cathyhopkins.com/books.cfm?series=Mates&bookid=4〕 Nesta meets the perfect Simon on a train from hell. But she runs into problems as he comes from a rich, upper-class background and she feels out of her league. To top it all there is Cressida, the ice queen who sneers at her clothes and her life. Can Nesta see what really matters? # ''Mates, Dates and Sleepover Secrets''〔http://www.cathyhopkins.com/books.cfm?series=Mates&bookid=5〕 – This book shows TJ's debut as she slowly becomes friends with Lucy. But problems arise as she is running for editor of the school magazine and so is classmate Wendy Roberts, who has it in for her. Will Izzie and Nesta accept her and will her problem of always being "one of the guys" be resolved? And what happens with her crush on the next door neighbor? # ''Mates, Dates and Sole Survivors''〔http://www.cathyhopkins.com/books.cfm?series=Mates&bookid=6〕 – Lucy seems to be going through a tumultuous time. When she finally wants to go out with Tony, he already has a girlfriend. But then at a spa weekend she meets Daniel. He seems perfect, good looking, into fashion and reliable. But she begins to feel as if he is taking over her life. Maybe being single isn't so bad after all. # ''Mates, Dates and Mad Mistakes''〔http://www.cathyhopkins.com/books.cfm?series=Mates&bookid=7〕 – Izzie is sick of being treated like a kid, so she makes some changes in her life. But is she not ready to face the consequences as new bad boy Josh comes into her life? And her mother is against the whole new Izzie. # ''Mates, Dates and Pulling Power'' 〔http://www.cathyhopkins.com/books.cfm?series=Mates&bookid=8〕 (''Sequin Smiles'' in the U.S.) – The stunningly beautiful Nesta is in agony. She has to have braces. And this happens to be when she meets Luke, a sizzlingly hot young actor like her. In this book Nesta learns more about her family's history and about herself. # ''Mates, Dates and Tempting Trouble''〔http://www.cathyhopkins.com/books.cfm?series=Mates&bookid=9〕 – TJ is getting hot under the collar as Nesta's boyfriend Luke declares passionate love for her. Can Nesta's and TJ's friendship continue? And what will TJ's steady boyfriend, Steve, say? # ''Mates, Dates and Great Escapes''〔http://www.cathyhopkins.com/books.cfm?series=Mates&bookid=10〕 – Tony, Lucy's boyfriend, keeps wanting to get serious while Lucy wants to cool down. So a school trip to Florence seems to be the perfect escape. There she meets Teddy, a cute and sophisticated American who seems the perfect gentleman. But will she be able to forget Tony? # ''Mates, Dates and Chocolate Cheats''〔http://www.cathyhopkins.com/books.cfm?series=Mates&bookid=11〕 — Izzie, who is usually on top of the world, is feeling down. None of her clothes fit. She tries many diets but none of them seem to work; she loses her confidence and starts to become obsessive about losing weight. Can her mates help her out of this hole or will she keep digging herself down? # ''May''〔http://www.cathyhopkins.com/books.cfm?series=Mates&bookid=12〕 — Nesta is sick of being thought shallow, so raising money for charity seems a God-sent way of banishing those comments. But there she meets William, friend of her former flame, love-rat Luke. But can she bring herself to trust him? # ''Mates, Dates and Sizzling Summers''〔http://www.cathyhopkins.com/books.cfm?series=Mates&bookid=13〕 – TJ is resigned to being single when two boys come along at the same time! She is torn between them, and comes off looking like a two-timer. With the support of her friends, can she overcome this? # ''Mates, Dates and Saving the Planet'' # ''Mates, Dates and Flirting'' # ''Mates, Dates Guide to Life, Love and Looking Luscious'' – Lucy, Izzie, Nesta and TJ's helpful guide of all the tips and tricks they know about boys, beauty, fashion, life and more. # ''Mates, Dates: The Secret Story'' – The full story of Tony and Lucy's romance is revealed. It tells both Lucy's and Tony's sides of the story. # ''Mate, Dates and You'' 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Mates, Dates series」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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