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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
Omg maybe this book was just sentimental to me because I loved the movie in middle school, but I loved it. I was actually crying reading the end. I wish I could go back in time and give this book to middle school me!! The girls' struggles are so different but it's heartwarming how they are able to come together
Keep in mind this book was published in 2001, so some things seem outdated and odd having a friendship of girls without them attached to a cell phone.
These four girls were thrown together because their moms were in an exercise group together and born within weeks of each other. They attend different school so summer is their bonding and catching up time only this time three will leave home.
Tibby is called the rebel but will remain home this summer working as a clerk in a retail store and then she befriends Bailey and gets in tune with her sensitive side. Bridget is the athlete who must not only tame her competitive streak on the field but her sexy attitude which hurts her in the end. Carmen has the bad temper and one action costs her more than money. Last is Lena is the beauty but only feels shy and unsure of herself.
Carmen on a whim buys a pair of jeans at a thrift store and forgets about them. On the night before they leave they all try them on and each one gets a perfect fit. This is when they make the pact to each wear the pants, do some profound in them and mail them on to the next person.
This is a fast read where you can just read and let the story take you where it takes you. At the end of summer they are back together celebrating birthdays and the new school year. Each has grown and changed but they are still best friends.
These four girls were thrown together because their moms were in an exercise group together and born within weeks of each other. They attend different school so summer is their bonding and catching up time only this time three will leave home.
Tibby is called the rebel but will remain home this summer working as a clerk in a retail store and then she befriends Bailey and gets in tune with her sensitive side. Bridget is the athlete who must not only tame her competitive streak on the field but her sexy attitude which hurts her in the end. Carmen has the bad temper and one action costs her more than money. Last is Lena is the beauty but only feels shy and unsure of herself.
Carmen on a whim buys a pair of jeans at a thrift store and forgets about them. On the night before they leave they all try them on and each one gets a perfect fit. This is when they make the pact to each wear the pants, do some profound in them and mail them on to the next person.
This is a fast read where you can just read and let the story take you where it takes you. At the end of summer they are back together celebrating birthdays and the new school year. Each has grown and changed but they are still best friends.
This was surprisingly good. I knew there was a movie and I’ve had these books on my shelf for about 2 years and finally decided to pick them up. This first installment had some pretty big moments and I do kind of love the magic of the pants. Feeling connected to people is important and I like that these girls had a way to do this aside from simply writing letters. I plan on continuing with the series unless future books let me down.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Everyone needs a group like this in their lives. Jesters 1993... I am looking at you!
This book is ah-mazing! I saw it in my school library and I picked it up becuase I had seen the movie, and the book was so much better! My favorite characters in this story were Bridgette, Tibby, and Bailey.
Bridgette: While away at soccer camp in Mexico she runs into a hot soccer coach Eric(?) and they instantly hit it off. Through twists and turns they "do it" and Eric feels very misteaken about what happened.
I enjoyed Bridgette's story becuase it is sexy and fun so I found it quite enjoyable. (Plus I see some of myself in her.)
Tibby: She seems very relatable in this story becuase she is annoyed by a girl, Bailey, but when Bailey dies, she is very heartbroken.
I enjoyed Tibby's story becuase it was full of somewhat "nerdy" fun and endless amounts of tragedy.
Bailey: The girl who annoys Tibby. Has Cancer. Dies. Makes a video for Tibby.
Bailey reminds me of myself whewn I was younger in someways. Always trying to hang with the older kids and very persistent. Bailey's storyis extremely heatwarming.
Bridgette: While away at soccer camp in Mexico she runs into a hot soccer coach Eric(?) and they instantly hit it off. Through twists and turns they "do it" and Eric feels very misteaken about what happened.
I enjoyed Bridgette's story becuase it is sexy and fun so I found it quite enjoyable. (Plus I see some of myself in her.)
Tibby: She seems very relatable in this story becuase she is annoyed by a girl, Bailey, but when Bailey dies, she is very heartbroken.
I enjoyed Tibby's story becuase it was full of somewhat "nerdy" fun and endless amounts of tragedy.
Bailey: The girl who annoys Tibby. Has Cancer. Dies. Makes a video for Tibby.
Bailey reminds me of myself whewn I was younger in someways. Always trying to hang with the older kids and very persistent. Bailey's storyis extremely heatwarming.
Ahhh, I love these books, definitely some of my favorites (the original four, I refuse to accept the existence of the fifth). I love the friendship elements so much and see it mirrored in my best friends and I, and I think that's beautiful.