From School Library Journal
Grade 7–10—In the fifth book (Simon Pulse, pap. 2003) in Cathy Hopkins's series, set in London, Lucy realizes that she is the only one of the mates who doesn't have a steady boyfriend. Following some funny, but unsuccessful attempts at matchmaking, Lucy meets a guy who seems just right for her during a spa getaway with Izzie. But after a while, his love becomes too overwhelming. Narrated by Shirley Barthemie, this audiobook will please fans of the series as well as those who enjoy books by Louise Rennison. Barthemie's voice is well suited to the quietly humorous tone of the series, and she easily switches character focus. Lucy's confusion, joy, and at times desperation are portrayed effectively. The only minor weakness is that during moments when the characters are whispering, the narrator's voice is difficult to hear without changing the volume. A fun listen.—
Stephanie A. Squicciarini, Fairport Public Library, NY Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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In number five in Hopkins's popular series, it's the school holiday, and Lucy has great plans for her new beau--only he starts off summer break by saying, "Let's be friends." Shirley Barthelmie has fun sharply delivering the T-shirt slogans that become Lucy's new hobby, such as "Princess, having had enough with princes, seeks frog." Romance looms but then disappoints when the devastatingly handsome Daniel smothers Lucy's interests and stifles her friendships. Barthelmie reads with few voices, changing her tone just enough between teen and adult to differentiate the charactersâ especially Lucy's practical mom. Lucy's conclusions are summed up on another T-shirt: "Don't let him walk all over you; girls are goddesses, not doormats." D.P.D. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine--
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