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Sloppy Firsts: A Jessica Darling Novel

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Sloppy Firsts: A Jessica Darling Novel

by Megan Mccafferty

Crown Publishing Group | August 28, 2001 | Trade Paperback

"My parents suck ass. Banning me from the phone and restricting my computer privileges are the most tyrannical parental gestures I can think of. Don't they realize that Hope's the only one who keeps me sane? . . . I don't see how things could get any worse."

When her best friend, Hope Weaver, moves away from Pineville, New Jersey, hyperobservant sixteen-year-old Jessica Darling is devastated. A fish out of water at school and a stranger at home, Jessica feels more lost than ever now that the only person with whom she could really communicate has gone. How is she supposed to deal with the boy- and shopping-crazy girls at school, her dad's obsession with her track meets, her mother salivating over big sister Bethany's lavish wedding, and her nonexistent love life?

A fresh, funny, utterly compelling fiction debut by first-time novelist Megan McCafferty, Sloppy Firsts is an insightful, true-to-life look at Jessica's predicament as she embarks on another year of teenage torment--from the dark days of Hope's departure through her months as a type-A personality turned insomniac to her completely mixed-up feelings about Marcus Flutie, the intelligent and mysterious "Dreg" who works his way into her heart. Like a John Hughes for the twenty-first century, Megan McCafferty taps into the inherent humor and drama of the teen experience. This poignant, hilarious novel is sure to appeal to readers who are still going through it, as well as those who are grateful that they don't have to go back and grow up all over again.

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    Rating: 5/5

    This Series is Fantastic!

    Angela

    2 years ago

    I got this book for Christmas years ago, it's probably not something I would have bought myself, because the summary on it didn't really do it justice. Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down! I had to read the second book right away! This book is fantastic, you can relate to most of the things Jessica goes through, and on top of it all, it's absolutely hilarious. I recommend this book and the second one as well!

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    Rating: 5/5

    Jessica is so Darling

    summersfall789

    2 years ago

    A great summer read and it will make you laugh. It will also leave you wanting more.

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    Rating: 5/5

    Loved Loved Loved this book

    Sable

    3 years ago

    this book was simply amazing! i would recommend this book to anyone who wants a good witty funny book about what its like growing up as a teenage girl. I was truly impressed by Megan's writting style. This book is definately worth every cent!!!

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    Anonymous

    Rating: 5/5

    100% FANTASTIC BOOK!!!!

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    6 years ago

    This book is 100% fantastic. I felt as if i were reading my own journal. Every teenager can realate to something in this book. I never wanted to put it down. I loved it so much I was willing to get a Library fine on it. It ws that great! If you have doubts about this book you shouldn't i did i thought it was going to be stupid. I stand corrected! Dont judge a book by its cover and all that. It wasn;t stupid at all!!!!. I loved this book. I can't wait to read the next two in the series.

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"My parents suck ass. Banning me from the phone and restricting my computer privileges are the most tyrannical parental gestures I can think of. Don't they realize that Hope's the only one who keeps me sane? . . . I don't see how things could get any worse."

When her best friend, Hope Weaver, moves away from Pineville, New Jersey, hyperobservant sixteen-year-old Jessica Darling is devastated. A fish out of water at school and a stranger at home, Jessica feels more lost than ever now that the only person with whom she could really communicate has gone. How is she supposed to deal with the boy- and shopping-crazy girls at school, her dad's obsession with her track meets, her mother salivating over big sister Bethany's lavish wedding, and her nonexistent love life?

A fresh, funny, utterly compelling fiction debut by first-time novelist Megan McCafferty, Sloppy Firsts is an insightful, true-to-life look at Jessica's predicament as she embarks on another year of teenage torment--from the dark days of Hope's departure through her months as a type-A personality turned insomniac to her completely mixed-up feelings about Marcus Flutie, the intelligent and mysterious "Dreg" who works his way into her heart. Like a John Hughes for the twenty-first century, Megan McCafferty taps into the inherent humor and drama of the teen experience. This poignant, hilarious novel is sure to appeal to readers who are still going through it, as well as those who are grateful that they don't have to go back and grow up all over again.

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"My parents suck ass. Banning me from the phone and restricting my computer privileges are the most tyrannical parental gestures I can think of. Don''t they realize that Hope''s the only one who keeps me sane? . . . I don''t see how things could get any worse."
When her best friend, Hope Weaver, moves away from Pineville, New Jersey, hyperobservant sixteen-year-old Jessica Darling is devastated. A fish out of water at school and a stranger at home, Jessica feels more lost than ever now that the only person with whom she could really communicate has gone. How is she supposed to deal with the boy- and shopping-crazy girls at school, her dad''s obsession with her track meets, her mother salivating over big sister Bethany''s lavish wedding, and her nonexistent love life?
A fresh, funny, utterly compelling fiction debut by first-time novelist Megan McCafferty, Sloppy Firsts is an insightful, true-to-life look at Jessica''s predicament as she embarks on another year of teenage torment--from the dark days of Hope''s departure through her months as a type-A personality turned insomniac to her completely mixed-up feelings about Marcus Flutie, the intelligent and mysterious "Dreg" who works his way into her heart. Like a John Hughes for the twenty-first century, Megan McCafferty taps into the inherent humor and drama of the teen experience. This poignant, hilarious novel is sure to appeal to readers who are still going through it, as well as those who are grateful that they don''t have to go back and grow up all over again.

About the Author

MEGAN McCAFFERTY was senior articles editor at Cosmopolitan and has written for Glamour, CosmoGirl!, YM, Maxim, Details, and other top magazines. She also wrote an ongoing serial from Hope's point of view on twistmagazine.com. She lives in New Jersey, where she's at work on the next Jessica Darling novel.

Bookclub Guide

1. Family Relationships
Describe the relationship between Jessica and her father. Who puts more pressure on Jessica about running, her father or herself? Is track the only thing these two have in common?

2. Discuss how Jessica and her older sister, Bethany, relate to each other and to their mother. Are any of these relationships healthy?

3. Both Jessica and Hope have lost their older brothers. Discuss how each family dealt with the death. Will Hope understand Jessica''s new relationship with Marcus?

Trade Paperback

304 Pages, 6.1 x 9.2 x 0.65 in

August 28, 2001

Crown Publishing Group

English


0609807900
9780609807903

From the Critics

"Such a sharp, funny, poignant heroine, with an inner world we can all relate to. I love it."-Sophie Kinsella, author of Confessions of a Shopaholic

"Sloppy Firsts captures, in spare, truthful prose, the exquisite pain and ecstasy of being besotted by your best friend. The reader may flinch, but Megan McCafferty never does."
-Emma Forrest, author of Namedropper

"Sloppy Firsts is a spirited, down-the-rabbit-hole adventure in the madcap subculture of high school. With remarkable insight, tenderness, and wit, Megan McCafferty offers us a compassionate, clear-eyed tale of how a sassy young woman survives teenage-hood."
-Laurie Fox, author of My Sister from the Black Lagoon

"Sloppy Firsts perfectly captures the turbulent roller-coaster ride that is being a teenager. This is an (at times) intimate, painfully honest peek at a girl's coming of age. Getting to know Jessica was like meeting a new best friend. I miss her already."
-Atoosa Rubenstein, editor in chief of CosmoGirl!

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