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Summary: A good book that should recieve some kind of award
Review: A Good Book That Should Receive Some Kind of Award For one project in my English class this quarter, I spontaneously decided to read Joy School by Elizabeth Berg. I could not put this book down. It might as well have been tied to my hand, as it rarely saw the bookshelf, a table, or a desk in two weeks. This book was mainly about a girl named Katie, a teenager whose mother has died, so now she is living with her father. To make times worse for Katie, she has moved from her Texas home to Missouri. She doesn't fit in at her new school or in her neighborhood. She has one friend, Cynthia, in her new town. One day she goes ice skating at a nearby pond, and falls through the ice. She manages to get out of the water, and wanders to a gas station across the street. The gas station is run by a man named Jimmy, who Katie develops an instant crush on. Jimmy is ten years older, however, so Katie only tells a few people. Later on in story, Katie meets Taylor Sinn, a new girl at school. Taylor and Katie become friends, and Katie learns some things about Taylor that she would rather not be a part of. For instance, Taylor steals outfits from stores and doesn't pay for meals when she eats out. Taylor also does other things, which I will not go into detail on. I can't say much more without giving away some key plot points, so I'll stop here with the plot outline. I find this book excellent. On a scale, one being awful and ten being the best thing I ever read, this book is way off the chart and has found its way into the twenties. This is in all probability the best book that I ever read to date. I think that everyone should read this book, unless they are under 13 or 14, due to some (a-HEM) adult language/scenes. Otherwise, this book was excellent and if you are looking for a good book, try this one.
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Summary: powerful
Review: The moment I pick up this book, I could not put it down. It envelops you like a warm blanket. I finished reading it with a broad smile on my face. I wish I had a teenage daughter I could recomend this book to.
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Summary: Elizabeth Berg is wonderful!!!
Review: I Read "Durable Goods" and loved it so much I knew I had to read the sequel "Joy School." Katie is just wonderful and reminds me of myself at that age. I too was infatuated with a guy who was 10 years older. Nothing became of it, of course, but it was a good learning experience. Katie's friend Taylor is a trip and I loved her tricks and wildness. Elizabeth Berg you are terrific!!!
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Summary: THIS IS MY FAVORITE BOOK
Review: i love this book!! i'm 15, i recommended this book to two of my friends and they both loved it also. The main caracter, Katie is so easy to relate to.i really dont know what else to say about it except i loved it and if your a girl, you should read it.
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Summary: What a sweet story!
Review: When I first started reading this book I thought how can I relate to this? The protagonist is thirteen and I'm in my late twenties, what is there to relate to? Well, I'll tell you, Joy School is mesmerizing! The narrator of the story, young Katie, is both very likable and realistic in her rendering of the trials and tribulations of the teenage years. Teens and ADULTS,alike will thoroughly enjoy this coming to age story.
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Summary: Sweet, innocent and heartwarming.
Review: Every title of Elizabeth Berg is WONDERFUL, but I especially enjoyed Joy School because of it's innocence. The character will always stand out in my mind. You feel for her in everything that she does. She is you, your friend, your sister when you were young.
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Summary: A book that leaves you wanting more!
Review: I found myself in "Katie". Her character is so easy to relate to. It is an easy read, but very touching. All you want is more! It is really hard to put down this book, but to really understand "Katie", please read "Durable Goods" first. I read them the other way around. Just finished "Durable Goods" actually. They are both good books, and I have a new fav. author!
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Summary: A disappointment when compaired to her previous books.
Review: I really looked forward to reading this book since I had read 3 other books by the author and loved them. I think she is better able to write from an adult viewpoint versus an adolescent.
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Summary: The most enjoyable hours you will spend - reading this book!
Review: This book was sweet, well writtem and truly touched me. A fast read that will leave you wanting more. I have never read a book by this author before but am looking forward to reading more.
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Summary: You don't read this book . . .
Review: You find yourself listening to it. Katie speaks in a voice that can be confused with any teenaged female. The book speaks to you from you. Go listen to it!
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