More Than This (Clearwater Crossing, 11)

Rating:
Summary: A Definite Must Read!
Review: I love how Laura Peyton Roberts leaves you on edge every book! I'm eager to find out what will happen with the gang. I hope everyone will survive their relationships and 8 Prime. Not one of her best romance novels but it still drew me in. I finshed it in a day so that tells you something! I recommend this series and this book! Happy reading!

Rating:
Summary: Clearwater Crossing-More than this
Review: I read Clearwater Crossing-More This by Laura Peyton Roberts. (A series of books). A school club called Eight Prime consists of 8 friends that have to deal with a lot of things that teenagers do, such as we do now. But in this book, 3 of the main characters problems I will describe and tell what they make of them.
Summary:
*Jesse lives with his dad and stepmom Elsa, who he hates, also little step-sister Brittany he can't stand. Things haven't been goin well for him. His mother, who he dearly loves and misses, lives in California is coming to Clearwater Crossing and he cannot' wait to see her! But everyone else;his stepmother is jealous, father is tense. and his little sister has turned into a huge snot! When his mother comes, they re-unite, go out to eat, talk about things. Everything was how it used to be. He wants to move back to California so bad. Later he finds out that he should just stay for certain reasons ,but when will his family just give him peace?
*Melanie had just broken up with Jesse a little while ago and they were pretty close, since they were friends before and both part of the Eight Prime. She has never felt so lonely, no one seems to be there for her. And her father?..well there's really nothing to say about him. He is either passed out on the couch or heading to the kitchen for another beer. Out of nowhere, her aunt Gwen called one day to ask if she would like to come and stay with her in Iowa for the coming weekend. Melanie thought it was weird, she had never had a relationship with her dead mother's sister, and hasn't seen her forever. After getting away for awhile she realizes it is kind of nice to be there. All she wants is to start over fresh. She's constantly thinking "theres got to be more than this."
*Nicole's parents are mkaing her work at Wienerageous with her cousin Gail to teach her responsibility. They both gave extra free food to a "cute" guy and unfortuneately, the boss, Mr.Roarke saw them. If Nicole gets fired, her parents will kill her! It's bad enough that her best friend Courtney, has turned on herand made new best friends with a girl named Emily that Nicole can't stand! Amazingly, the boss gave the girls a break, but there were only things that Gail had to do....date him! It ended up being more than once. Nicole was scared for her cousin, but Gail said she had it under control. What is there to happen next with the whole job fiasco, and her old friend Courtney acting better than her with Emily?
*The Eight Prime has a big idea to sell suckers and Carnations for Valentine's Day. Ben volunteered to take care of all of it. So, at one of the meetings, they all pitched in money. But, when that plan backfired, what more could Ben do than feel sorry to everyone?
Characters:
*Jesse~he seems like a genuinly nice kid, but had a mind of his own and strongly agrees withhis opinions. Very self spoken and if he gets mad, he can be very stubborn. Also, is caring for his family and close friends.
*Melanie~She is a good-hearted person with little spirit. She seems that if something is wrong, she will find her ways through her own brought up faith and passion. She is also very popular.
*Nicole~She is a very sensitive girl. If something goes bad, she'll panic. She's a soft-hearted and caring person.
*Ben~Kind of a nerdy type person but good friends with the rest (Eight Prime). He's a good guy and cares deeply about his loved ones. Very nice to people.

Quotes from the book: --(1 that matches each person)
1. Knowing mom, she's sure to want to go hiking, or sight-seeing, or something that involves getting as cold as possible, he thought as he reached his room. He'd seen more of Clearwater Crossing since she'd been in town than in the whole year he'd lived there without her! ~Jesse
2. Melanie narrowed her eyes. "That's good. If you understood, I might have to completely revise my opinion of you." Jesse's lip curled slightly, but he left without another word. ~Melanie
3.Nicole felt sick, but she knew she owed her cousin an explanation. "I just...I don't trust Mr.Roarke. And I was really afraid for you Gail. I was afraid he was going to hurt you." ~Nicole
4. "Even if you're right, Im the idiot who picked that shady company. Everyone trusted me, and I let them down." Ben said with a sigh. ~Ben
Genre: Romance/Fiction (true-life)
Setting:Clearwater Crossing
Theme:It will get better. Whatever is meant to be, will work out in the end.
Comments: I like how the author described the people and went from one scene to another. It felt like I was in it, which made it so much more interesting. I would like to try another book of her series!

*.:Lauren:.*

Rating:
Summary: Clearwater Crossing-More than this
Review: I read Clearwater Crossing-More This by Laura Peyton Roberts. (A series of books). A school club called Eight Prime consists of 8 friends that have to deal with a lot of things that teenagers do, such as we do now. But in this book, 3 of the main characters problems I will describe and tell what they make of them.
Summary:
*Jesse lives with his dad and stepmom Elsa, who he hates, also little step-sister Brittany he can't stand. Things haven't been goin well for him. His mother, who he dearly loves and misses, lives in California is coming to Clearwater Crossing and he cannot' wait to see her! But everyone else;his stepmother is jealous, father is tense. and his little sister has turned into a huge snot! When his mother comes, they re-unite, go out to eat, talk about things. Everything was how it used to be. He wants to move back to California so bad. Later he finds out that he should just stay for certain reasons ,but when will his family just give him peace?
*Melanie had just broken up with Jesse a little while ago and they were pretty close, since they were friends before and both part of the Eight Prime. She has never felt so lonely, no one seems to be there for her. And her father?..well there's really nothing to say about him. He is either passed out on the couch or heading to the kitchen for another beer. Out of nowhere, her aunt Gwen called one day to ask if she would like to come and stay with her in Iowa for the coming weekend. Melanie thought it was weird, she had never had a relationship with her dead mother's sister, and hasn't seen her forever. After getting away for awhile she realizes it is kind of nice to be there. All she wants is to start over fresh. She's constantly thinking "theres got to be more than this."
*Nicole's parents are mkaing her work at Wienerageous with her cousin Gail to teach her responsibility. They both gave extra free food to a "cute" guy and unfortuneately, the boss, Mr.Roarke saw them. If Nicole gets fired, her parents will kill her! It's bad enough that her best friend Courtney, has turned on herand made new best friends with a girl named Emily that Nicole can't stand! Amazingly, the boss gave the girls a break, but there were only things that Gail had to do....date him! It ended up being more than once. Nicole was scared for her cousin, but Gail said she had it under control. What is there to happen next with the whole job fiasco, and her old friend Courtney acting better than her with Emily?
*The Eight Prime has a big idea to sell suckers and Carnations for Valentine's Day. Ben volunteered to take care of all of it. So, at one of the meetings, they all pitched in money. But, when that plan backfired, what more could Ben do than feel sorry to everyone?
Characters:
*Jesse~he seems like a genuinly nice kid, but had a mind of his own and strongly agrees withhis opinions. Very self spoken and if he gets mad, he can be very stubborn. Also, is caring for his family and close friends.
*Melanie~She is a good-hearted person with little spirit. She seems that if something is wrong, she will find her ways through her own brought up faith and passion. She is also very popular.
*Nicole~She is a very sensitive girl. If something goes bad, she'll panic. She's a soft-hearted and caring person.
*Ben~Kind of a nerdy type person but good friends with the rest (Eight Prime). He's a good guy and cares deeply about his loved ones. Very nice to people.

Quotes from the book: --(1 that matches each person)
1. Knowing mom, she's sure to want to go hiking, or sight-seeing, or something that involves getting as cold as possible, he thought as he reached his room. He'd seen more of Clearwater Crossing since she'd been in town than in the whole year he'd lived there without her! ~Jesse
2. Melanie narrowed her eyes. "That's good. If you understood, I might have to completely revise my opinion of you." Jesse's lip curled slightly, but he left without another word. ~Melanie
3.Nicole felt sick, but she knew she owed her cousin an explanation. "I just...I don't trust Mr.Roarke. And I was really afraid for you Gail. I was afraid he was going to hurt you." ~Nicole
4. "Even if you're right, Im the idiot who picked that shady company. Everyone trusted me, and I let them down." Ben said with a sigh. ~Ben
Genre: Romance/Fiction (true-life)
Setting:Clearwater Crossing
Theme:It will get better. Whatever is meant to be, will work out in the end.
Comments: I like how the author described the people and went from one scene to another. It felt like I was in it, which made it so much more interesting. I would like to try another book of her series!

*.:Lauren:.*

Rating:
Summary: A Definite Must Read!
Review: If you think that reading is boring, this book will change your mind! I have read all of the Clearwater Crossing books and have thoroughly enjoyed every minute. I was happy when I heard about More Than This, the eleventh Clearwater Crossing book. This book, More Than This, was not my favorite book of the series, but I still loved it! The reason why I did not enjoy it as much as some of the other books is because at times it would get a bit dull. For an example, the writer, Laura Peyton Roberts did not keep the plot interesting in the areas pertaining to Ben. But I still fretted with Eight Prime when their Valentine outreach fell through and with Melanie and her many problems with Jessie. Also I was practically yelling at Nicole about what she should do with her problems with Mr. Roarke, and her cousin Gail, at work. The way that Laura Peyton Roberts writes makes me enjoy the books even more because she makes me feel like I am there with the characters and they are my best-freinds. This book is best for female teens who are looking for a slight romance and enjoyable book!

Rating:
Summary: Clearwater Crossing: More Than This
Review: Jesse hates living with his father, stepmother and stepsister. When his mother comes to visit, he jumps at the chance to go back to California, since everything is miserable at Clearwater Crossing; including things with Melanie. When Brittany, his stepsister, runs away, he has second thoughts and the two try to patch things up.

Nicole and her cousin Gail are in BIG trouble when Mr. Roarke catches them giving food away. Gail has to date Mr. Roarke or else they are fired. Will Nicole have the courage to tell anyone about this?

Melanie goes to Iowa to visit her aunt Gwen. Gwen is her mother's sister. She keeps thinking that since she broke up with Jesse, things were never going to be the same. A friend of Melanie's mother gives Melanie a present before she returns to Clearwater Crossing. It turns out to be a book--that belongs to her mother.

Rating:
Summary: More Than This Review
Review: Jesse hates living with his father, stepmother and stepsister. When his mother comes to visit, he jumps at the chance to go back to California, since everything is miserable at Clearwater Crossing; including things with Melanie. When Brittany, his stepsister, runs away, he has second thoughts and the two try to patch things up.

Nicole and her cousin Gail are in BIG trouble when Mr. Roarke catches them giving food away. Gail has to date Mr. Roarke or else they are fired. Will Nicole have the courage to tell anyone about this?

Melanie goes to Iowa to visit her aunt Gwen. Gwen is her mother's sister. She keeps thinking that since she broke up with Jesse, things were never going to be the same. A friend of Melanie's mother gives Melanie a present before she returns to Clearwater Crossing. It turns out to be a book--that belongs to her mother.

Rating:
Summary: Good book
Review: More Than This was the first book that I read of Clearwater Crossing by Laura Peyton Roberts. I thought it was a great book so now I'm reading everything of Laura Peyton Roberts(I saw her name in an Lurlene McDaniel book which I love to read too)I recommend this book for teenage girls just like me! :)