- Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages
- Publisher: Harperteen; Reprint edition (July 17 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0064472779
- ISBN-13: 978-0064472777
- Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.7 x 3.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 91 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (190 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #716,190 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
Cabot (The Princess Diaries) presents another teen-pleasing novel and another likable heroine in this story set in Washington, D.C. Feisty, red-haired Samantha, a self-described "urban rebel" who has dyed all of her clothes black, is a 15-year-old middle child, uncomfortably wedged between her popular, cheerleader older sister, Lucy, and her brainy 11-year-old sister, Rebecca. And she has a major crush on Jack, Lucy's nonconformistartist boyfriend, whom she feels is far better suited to her than to her rather vacuous sister. The entertainingly opinionated narrator's wry top-10 lists add considerably to the tale's charm and speedy pacing, among them, the "top ten reasons why I can't stand my sister Lucy" and the "top ten signs that Jack loves me and not my sister Lucy and just hasn't realized it yet." Sam's life suddenly changes dramatically when, while standing on the sidewalk one afternoon, she foils an attempt to assassinate the President. She becomes a national hero overnight, is named teen ambassador to the United Nations and eventually lands the president's son as her beau. Despite these rather unlikely plot twists (in a comic coincidence, the president's son also happens to be a fellow student in her art class whom she finds attractive), Sam's spunky and intermittently affecting narrative, as well as the true-to-life voices of the supporting cast of characters, make this a convincing and diverting tale. As Sam learns important truths about herself, Cabot interjects a worthy message into her comedic caper. Ages 12-up.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From School Library Journal
Grade 7 Up-Artistic and concerned about social issues, 15-year-old Samantha Madison becomes everybody's All-American Girl (HarperCollins, 2002) when she thwarts an attempt on the life of the president. This entry in Meg Cabot's Princess Diaries series focuses on Sam's hopeless crush on her sister's boyfriend, and her growing friendship with the president's son. There's lots of humor as she sorts out her relationships with her popular older sister and brilliant younger sister. There's also changing expectations from classmates who now view Sam as a celebrity. Fortunately, Sam's determination combined with some good advice from a new art teacher lead to a predicable happy ending. Narrator Ariadne Meyers makes the story funny and hip with great comic timing and "totally" teen intonation. Though the plot is pretty standard, the dialogue has lots of laughs. Libraries where the Princess Diaries have been flying off the shelves will find this a popular addition to their audio collection.
Barbara Wysocki, Cora J. Belden Library, Rocky Hill, CT
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Barbara Wysocki, Cora J. Belden Library, Rocky Hill, CT
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Okay, here are the top ten reasons why I can't stand my sister Lucy: I get all her hand-me-downs, even her bras. Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars
All About All American Girl!,
By Brooke (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: All-American Girl (Mass Market Paperback)
This book is one of those books that I could NOT put down. The story moves at a nice, quick pace, but doesn't go too fast where there are a million different plots going on. Meg Cabot gives the reader so much imagination on deciding how the character acts and looks like. This is one of my favorite books to read on a lazy, summer afternoon. It's like Meg Cabot stepped back into the world of being a sophomore in high school! With witty remarks and clever irony, this book will make you stay up til 3 AM reading it!!!
2.0 out of 5 stars
Hard to buy storyline,
This review is from: All American Girl (Hardcover)
As someone who has read many YA books, I have to admit this one doesn't stand out, except maybe for the sheer outrageousness of the storyline. Samantha Madison is teenage artist living in Washington, D.C. One day while skipping her art classes her parents force her to attend she inadvertently saves the president's life. Along with her newfound celebrity comes...yup, you guessed it, a romance with the president's son. I could see most "twists" in the story from a mile away. I do like the minor plot about art however.
5.0 out of 5 stars
This Book Rocks!,
By A Customer
This review is from: All-American Girl (Mass Market Paperback)
Meg Cabot is a really good writer for teenagers and young adults. Like most of her books, it stars a girl around most of the readers age. This is good, because it means that some of us can relate to the main character of the book.After saving the presidents life, she this young lady is confused. Suddenly, everyone wants to be her friend! It is a big change from how she lived before. The only good thing about being Teen Ambassador for the United States is...the presidents son! This book mixes a defiant teenage girl's ultimate horror story and a taste of love. One of the best books that I have read! 5/5
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