Teenagers can be the hardest group to buy for around Christmas, but lucky for you, we’re here to help! By giving you the chance to give the gift that comes alive.
From ex-One Direction member Zayn and his tell all autobiography to YouTube sensation Zoe Sugg, with her bestselling book Girl Online: Going Solo, we’ve got your hard-to-buy-for teen covered. Still can’t decide? Visit www.penguingifts.co.nz, tell us what they’re into we’ll pick the perfect gift for you! Here are just a few of our teen favourites:
From Zoe Sugg aka Zoella as she’s known to her millions of YouTube subscribers, Girl Online: Going Solo is the latest book in the fantastic series by the UK’s favourite lifestyle, health and beauty Vlogger. Got a teen who’s permanently glued to a screen? This could be the perfect pick!
Author of bestselling teen novel All The Bright Places, Jennifer Niven delivers another poignant, exhilarating love story about finding that one person who sees you for who you really are – and seeing them right back! A heart-warming story of friendship, it’s the perfect read for every budding romantic/ love-struck teen.
YouTube sensations Dan Howell and Phil Lester, better known as Danisnotonfire and AmazingPhil to their YouTube audience, were just two awkward guys that decided to share their lives on the internet. Now these vloggers turned bestselling authors have left their bedrooms for the great outdoors! Travelling around the world on tour, they’ve collected hundreds of exclusive, intimate and funny photos, as well as revealing and captivating side notes, to show the behind-the-scenes story of their adventure.
Zayn: The Official Autobiography
Cue screaming! For One Direction fans, Christmas will not be complete without this book…
Zayn Malik formerly of the global phenomenon that is One Direction has now told his side of the story in his first book Zayn: The Official Autobiography. Blending personal stories, thoughts, drawings and never-before-seen personal photographs, Zayn touches on his childhood in Bradford, England, his rise to fame as a member of One Direction and transition into a solo artist. This autobiography is a must-read for music fans.
Got a sports obsessed teenager on your hands? Look no further than Black Caps captain Kane Williamson’s new book Cricket with Kane Williamson.
Cricket with Kane Williamson is a practical and insightful guide to batting, bowling, fielding, and what it takes to captain a national team competing at the highest level.
Need some help choosing the perfect gift? Visit www.penguingifts.co.nz, tell us who you're buying for and we'll pick the perfect book!
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