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Title: Mates, Dates, and Inflatable Bras
Author: Cathy Hopkins
type of book: YA Fiction
call number: YA/Fic
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This book is strong in character, story and language.
Summary:
Very much like the Louise Rennison series of books (Angus, Thongs, and
Full-Frontal Snogging, etc.), these books are each told through a
different character's eyes. Book #1 is told through Lucy's eyes and Book #2 is
told through Izzie's point of view.
Book #1: Lucy likes this boy, Tony, whom she finds out is Nesta's brother.
Lucy feels like she doesn't fit in. Izzie is smart, Nesta is beautiful and
Lucy looks like a 12 yr. old. Boys only see her as a friend.
Izzie and Nesta can get into R-rated movies, but Lucy can't because she looks too
young. She doesn't know what classes to choose for next year, i.e. career
choice, etc. She feels like Nesta is taking Izzie away from her. However, she
does have great wit and humor.
I would recommend this book!
Why?
Overall this series is a fun, fast read. Full of embarrassing moments and
tension between friendships during high school years, these books should appeal
to many female readers. It is very British in language and setting just like
Rennison's books. However, these books lack the richness and detail of
Rennison's books.
Other suggested reading:
Other books in the Mates, Dates Series
The Georgia Nicolson series
by Louise Rennison
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Author Cathy Hopkins
Employee Initials: KS
Review Date: April 2005
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