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Summary: A classic book every teenager needs to read.
Review: I loved this book because even though it is kind of old-fashion, it has such a classic theme. Jane is a sweet shy girl who feels she needs to be some one she's not to make everyone like her. I felt so much better about myself after reading this book. Jane is a heroine you can relate to and one you can look up to. She's not one of those snobby girls you so often meet in books and real life. You really feel like you can follow her example and just be who yourself. Every teenage girl needs to read it. (and it wouldn't hurt some boys I know to lean a thing or two about how to treat a girl from Stan.)
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Summary: Sarah's Review
Review: I really liked this book a lot. And I would recommend this book to any girl around the age of 15. I read the book by Beverly Cleary called Fifteen. The story started out when Jane Purdy, a fifteen year old girl who never gets asked out on dates except by George a boy who is to short, has to baby-sit Sandra Norton the worst little girl. While she was there she met a boy named Stan. She thought she would never see him again but one day the phone rang and it was him! He asks her out on a date. She goes out with him again and again but then the trouble starts and Jane gets nervous.
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Summary: The exact life of a 15 yr. old girl
Review: This book was an amazing book by Beverly Cleary. It talks about Jane a fifteen yr. Old girl who is just struggling with regular teen age problems. She meets a boy named Stan and they start dating. She doesn't know what they are... like boyfriend/girlfriend, just friends, or dating buddies so she gets really confused. Her trials between her parents meeting her new friend and the anticipation of if Stan is going to call again for another date makes this book exciting and having the reader wait for what's going to happen next.
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Summary: A Classic from a Simpler Time
Review: I was so happy when I saw that preteen girls are still reading this book! I didn't think it could still be as sweet, as heartwarming, as absolutely perfect in this modern day of bras at 8 and significant others at 12."Fifteen" was my hope when I was a gawky preteen girl, positive that I would never have a date in my life. So thinks Jane Purdy, our heroine, a nice, ordinary (in her eyes) babysitter who gets good grades and has a reasonable enough life--except at 15, she has yet to date, yet to be kissed, yet to unlock the mysteries of just what one is supposed to do on a date! Along comes just about the most popular boy in the entire class, Stan, who not only asks her out, but who TAKES her out. Jane is excited beyond belief, but so nervous, she is sure she has flubbed her chances of every seening Stan--or any boy--again. I could relate completely when I was a preteen, and even now, Jane's anguish rings so true! I won't give away the ending, but suffice to say that it is absolutely perfect. If there is a young girl in your life, buy her this book. She might make noises about "old-fashioned" and "in YOUR day..." but I'll bet she reads it--and loves it.
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Summary: For the "Hopeless Romantic" in each of us
Review: "Fifteen" takes us back to 1959 - back when milk was delivered to your door and dogs ate horse meat and girls didn't call boys on the phone. Babysitter Jane Purdy resolves that "Today, I will meet a boy." And, by golly, she DOES! Stan Crandall, doggie meat delivery boy, strolls into her life as she's having a nightmarish time babysitting an eight-year-old monster (actually, I know kids like that one -- not much has changed since the fifties). How many 16-year-old boys today can date a girl for months without even asking for a kiss? How many 16-year-old boys today (or 30-year-old men, for that matter) are gentlemen enough to wait for the young lady to be seated before sitting down himself? Stan is perfect. And after some miscommunication and misunderstandings, they finally connect. And it's absolutely beautiful. A "must read" for all romantics, ESPECIALLY the hopeless ones.
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Summary: Get over it
Review: First off, I am a fifteen year old in the late 90's. I read this book and was pacified by its writing, but not captivated by the story. Cute little Jane meets dog food deliverer Stan while babysitting a nightmare and he comes to her rescue? Come on, the guy walked right into the house, in today's society she would have called 911 and ran for her life. I know this book took place a while ago (definate understatement), but it should be retired. Nothing is offered here for a girl in the 90's except a hopeless dream. Times have changed too much. I bet, 40 years ago this book would have been amazing, but its days have passed.
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Summary: Loved It
Review: I read this book in the 70's. I loved reading young adult fiction set in the 50's and 60's - life seemed a lot simpler and more innocent then. Jane is the heroine of "Fifteen" - and most young girls entering adolescence would be able to relate to her fears, embarrassments (such as the cat seemingly deliberately licking his bottom in front of company), and her hopes of requited teen-age love, or at least "going steady". To me, a realistic look at one ordinary girl's summer experience.
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Summary: A Charming Tale of First Love
Review: Today, I'm going to meet a boy, this is what Jane Purdy repeats to herself over and over again, as she walks to her babysitting job. And for once, luck is definitely on her side, for she does meet a boy. A very handsome, and special boy, named Stan Crandall, who just happens to be new in town. Stan invites Jane out on a date, which Jane thought she wanted, but soon her head is filled with all sorts of worries and doubts. What if her parents won't allow her to go? What if she doesn't know what to say? Jane never realized that going on a first date would cause so much stress in her young teenage life. This was my first TALE OF FIRST LOVE by Beverly Cleary, and I was not disappointed at all. Cleary makes the thoughts and worries that go through Jane's head about her date with Stan so realistic, and relateable. Even now, in the year 2003, I feel that teenage girls will be able to sympathize and relate to Jane's situation. A charming tale of first love to give to any teenage girl in your life. Erika Sorocco
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Summary: Memorable
Review: I read this book when I was 15 years old - that was 29 years ago! And I still remember it vividly! The story line is so realistic that you can imagine yourself in the Jane Purdy's shoes. She has all the insecurities of the average teenage girl. She deals with her first love with the all the awkwardness of that age, which makes her so endearing. A wonderful story.
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Summary: Fifteen Forever!!!
Review: I think all girls before they turn fifteen they should read this book, because this book gives you a hint on life and what is maybe going to happen to you. There are also some weird things like when, Jane is baby-sitting and Stan is delivering horse meat for the family's dog and they meet and fall in love or else Stan or Jan does. I think this book is GREAT!!!! I think all girls would love this book. And you should give it a chance.
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