- Paperback: 272 pages
- Publisher: Speak; 1 edition (Feb 9 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 014241123X
- ISBN-13: 978-0142411230
- Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 14.2 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 249 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #514,764 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Book Description
Sophie Greene gets good grades, does the right thing, and has a boyfriend that her parents— and her younger brother—just love. (Too bad she doesn’t love him.) Sophie dreams of being more like Devon Deveraux, star of her favorite romance novels, but, in reality, Sophie isn’t even daring enough to change her nail polish. All of that changes when Sophie goes to Florida to visit her grandma Roz, and she finds herself seated next to a wolfishly goodlooking guy on the plane. The two hit it off, and before she knows it, Sophie’s living on the edge. But is the drama all it’s cracked up to be?
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About the Author
Robin Palmer grew up in Massachusetts and New Jersey, and graduated from Boston University before she hit the road for Hollywood. Starting as an assistant in the television literary department of the William Morris Agency, she quickly moved up the ranks and spent the next decade as a literary agent, producer, and television network executive at Lifetime Television, where she developed over one hundred scripts and oversaw the production of over thirty of the cable network's original movies. In 2001, she remembered that she had originally intended to spend her life either as a writer or a toll booth collector (so she could indulge her penchant for spending her days alone reading), but as there are no toll roads in southern California, she decided to give the writing thing a try. Since then, she's written everything from screenplays to essays to a novel to a preschool guide. Although she's constantly threatening to move, she currently resides in New York City.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
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By TeensReadToo "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." (All Over the US & Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Little Miss Red (Paperback)
To Sophie Greene's dismay, her life is boring and practical - and she's sick of everyone reminding her about it. So, like most teens, Sophie wants to experience the life that she is not already living. The sixteen-year-old craves excitement and romance. She wants the glamorous and adventure-filled life of her favorite female book character, Devon Devoreaux. Oh, and she desperately needs to buy a red cowboy hat, in spite of everyone's opinions about it.After a twist in her Spring Break plans, Sophie's dreams of a spontaneous lifestyle come true. On her way to her grandma's place in Florida, Sophie meets Jack Andrews. This mysterious guy is a musician and knows how to make any female's heart beat like a drum roll (even Sophie's Grandma Roz!). He is so not like Sophie's predictable boyfriend, Michael Rosenberg. But is Sophie's new lifestyle and love interest really that much better? Do Sophie's judgments of others and her hopes for the future prevent her from being realistic? For readers who are already familiar with Palmer's previous works, LITTLE MISS RED will not fail to fulfill their expectations. As for newcomers, this book will immediately capture their attentions. The humorous and conversational writing style, along with Sophie's understandable struggles and the plot's tie to Little Red Riding Hood, makes the book perfect for readers of all backgrounds and interests. Reviewed by: Hannah Marie
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Much More Fun Than Little Red Riding Hood Could Ever Be,
By Rachel Kramer Bussel "Cupcakes Take the Cake ... - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Little Miss Red (Paperback)
With Little Miss Red, one of my favorite YA authors, Robin Palmer, has once again taken an ancient fairy tale and given it a modern, LA girl twist. Here, Sophie Greene is sick of being told she's not the kind of girl to wear Dark as Midnight nail polish, or to wear a red cowboy hat. When it's off to grandmother's house she goes, she meets a dashing older man who she's quite taken with, ignoring his many flaws even as her heart beats with secret hope that her "on pause" relationship with boyfriend Michael will be rekindled. Sophie tries to remake herself into a glamorous version of who she thinks she should be, while seeking advice from sages like her grandmother and her best friend's romance novel-writing mom (who's on the bitter side about love).Sophie's a memorable, fun and funny protagonist who wants to be swept away by passion, but doesn't quite know which guy is the one for her. Following her as she finds out is such an enjoyable (sometimes windblow and on a motorcycle) ride. Palmer lovingly skewers romance novels with Sophie's devotion to heroine Devon Deveraux, and Sophie's adorably mixed-up suspicions and views on love, punctuated often by her buzzing iPhone, are both laugh out loud hilarious and adorably sweet. 5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Robin Palmer DOES IT AGAIN,
By T. Wageer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Little Miss Red (Paperback)
Every preteen should be required to read this book. Yes, even the boys. It might give them some insight into what girls are about -- we who have been fed fairy tales forever -- and still. "The Bachelor," anyone? "The Bachelorette"? "Millionaire Matchmaker"? God, it never stops.I LOVE Sophie. I totally understood her. She's looking for the one who will make her say "You complete me." Aren't we all? But, of course, she's fine all by herself. (Aren't we all?) This is a wonderful book with genuine characters that I thought about long after I finished the book. As in her earlier novels, Ms. Palmer gets a lot of funny moments out of our silly obsessions. Yoga. John Hughes movies. Sophie's iPhone. There are more laugh-out-loud lines in this book than the previous two, and that's saying something. For those of you who might not have liked an earlier book, Geek Charming, because you didn't like the character of Dylan? (Erm, you're not supposed to.) Sophie will steal. your. heart. Ms. Palmer is a genius with concocting warm and flawed and LIVING characters that you'd recognize if any of them walked into a room. Her books so fun to read -- you feel like YOU are in them! I hope the publishers release all three books as a boxed set. I know a couple of girls I want to give the collection to. They will think I am aMAZing. But it's really Ms. Palmer who is. READ THIS BOOK! It will make you smile and laugh and you will be sorry when it ends. Keep the faith. Ms. Palmer will come out with something else totally charming and true soon... I HOPE!
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A Very Fun Read,
By Erica - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Little Miss Red (Paperback)
Little Miss Red was an absolutely adorable read. It had a cute story, was well-written, and some pretty great characters.I loved Sophie. I connected with her completely. She was such a romantic, dreaming about love all the time. Plus she stays on the safe side, never really stepping to the wild side. She reminded me a lot of myself, and different decisions she makes I found myself realizing they were the same as I would've made in the same situation. Sophie's addiction to her iPhone cracked me up. Sophie's grandma kept me laughing. Everything she did was just downright funny! The plot was light, and didn't require you to think real deep. It was a nice story that you could get completely involved in while not having to think a lot about everything that went on. Little Miss Red was filled with so many laugh-out-loud moments! I would definately recommend this retelling of an ancient fairy tale in modern times. It would be a perfect spring break read! |
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