My Cup Runneth Over : The Life of Angelica Cookson Potts

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Summary: Excellent Preteen Read!
Review: Angelica Cookson Potts (Angel) has one lament in life. I quoth: "One night, when I was twelve, I went to bed with my teddy bear and my picture of Brad Pitt, as you do, but when I woke up... Whammo. Bosoms." But fortunately her lovely skinny friends Mercedes, Minnie, and Portia, the cook at Angel's house, Flossie, and the family terrier, Stinker, are there to help her out.Yet Angel still finds it hard to live up to her parents' expectations. Her mother, a skinny ex-model, "has always got to make some pooey comment", and her father, who is kind of out of it and calls Angel "Cherub", likes her just the way she is. But soon, a disaster will arrive, and Angel must learn to conquer her fears.

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Summary: Wonderful New British Teen'Lit Book
Review: Fourteen-year-old Angelica Cookson Potts, better known as Angel, has the absolute perfect life. She has a wonderful family, even if her Father is a little embarrassing, and her Mother a bit on the bossy side. A fantastic housekeeper, Flossie, who makes utterly divine custard tarts. And a whole crew of amazing friends - Minnie, Mercedes, and Portia - who make her life absolutely wonderful. However, Angel is also big and wobbly, and feels that she reminds people of a whale, what with all of the jigglies on her. And now with the school fashion show quickly creeping up on her, Angel decides to make a few Life Changes, even if they are a bit drastic. Like dieting non-stop. After all, it's not just for her. Adam, Angel's to-die-for crush, is sure to be at the fashion show, and while there he's sure to realize that she's the one for him.

In this hilarious new series starring a British teen who's a bit-round, but filled with tons of wonderful laughter and life, readers are able to finally see life from the perspective of a girl who's a bit larger than most fictional characters. Filled with hilarious misadventures starring a pint-sized Bridget Jones', Angel is sure to become a hit with readers the world over, especially those who enjoy British Chick Lit. Accompanied with wonderful illustrations on almost every page, MY CUP RUNNETH OVER is something that absolutely cannot be missed!

Erika Sorocco
Book Review Columnist for The Community Bugle Newspaper

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Summary: A Complete Let-Down
Review: From all the things I heard about this book, it sounded like a fun, light, wonderful read. It turned out to be B-O-R-I-N-G!! The plot was good, but the writing was terrible. It was nothing like the great English teen chick-lit I've read (Louise Rennison is amazing, and even Cathy Hopkins is excellent compared to this). The main character, Angel, is overweight, and wants to be skinnier. Sounds like "Girls Under Pressure" and Ellie's dilemma. Her friends are perfect to her... the way Ellie views her friends in the "Girls" Trilogy (now a quartet, I believe) and the way Lucy views her friends in the "Mates, Dates and..." series. Her friend Minnie is amazing at designing clothing. I'm drawing a blank to the exact character, but it's one of the girls from either "Girls" or "Mates, Dates, and..." I think it might be Lucy from "M, D, a..." But still it's a boring read, and I suggest you move on to something more worthwhile!

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Summary: This book runneth over with fun!
Review: I loved this book for the most part. Angel really is just like a young Bridget Jones. It is funny and realistic and enjoyable. The secondary characters also made the book so enjoyable - especially her parents and Mrs. Something-Hyphenated and her kids. I hope someday someone makes a movie of this. The only reason I don't give it a 5 is because sometimes it does go overboard with the fat jokes. But overall the comedy and romantic quotients were high!

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Summary: Entertaining
Review: Initially I was put off by this title but, at the insistence of my co-workers (all children's booksellers), I picked it up again. I was not disappointed. This is a fun, whimsical Bridget Jones-ish title with a strong lead female character. Also consider My Scrumptious Scottish Dumplings.

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Summary: you'll love it
Review: My Cup Runneth Over was a quick, light, refreashing read. I read it in two days, and loved it. Its a cute book, and recomenned it to anyone whos looking for a fun read.

Rating:
Summary: you'll love it
Review: My Cup Runneth Over was a quick, light, refreashing read. I read it in two days, and loved it. Its a cute book, and recomenned it to anyone whos looking for a fun read.

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Summary: I Love This Book!!
Review: Wow! My Cup Runneth Over by Cherry Whytock is one of the best books I have ever read. I loved the way the book is illustrated. Angel and her friends seem like such down to earth people that you wish you could meet them for real. This book is a great confidence booster for people (especially teens) who are uncomfortable about who they are or their appearance. Pick up a copy today at your local bookstore.