Laura is an 11-year-old girl who lives in Torrelavega, Spain with her parents - a nurse and welder. She has blue eyes, short curly hair, and is tall. Laura wants to be an English teacher and enjoys animals, swimming, surfing, dancing and singing. Her best friend Amaya also lives in Torrelavega, has brown eyes and long brown hair, and wants to be a Maths teacher. Both girls enjoy some activities but dislike others such as painting or going to the cinema.