Candy Apple #12: Accidentally Fabulous [Paperback]

Lisa Papademetriou (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Candy Apple

Ugly Betty meets The Clique in this middle-grade series about a fish-out-of-water navigating the piranha-infested halls of upper-crusty Allington Academy.

Meet Amy Flowers: She’s a seventh grader who marches to her own beat. Being the new girl at super-exclusive Allington Academy doesn’t break her stride!

Meet the League: They rule the school, and their queen is oh-so-mean Fiona, who doesn’t exactly appreciate Amy’s individuality.

Amy is doing her best to fit in at her new school, but Fiona and the rest of the League aren’t making it easy for her. If she can pass their tests, she’ll be part of the in crowd—but what will she have to give up to fit in?

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Lisa Papademetriou has written more than thirty books for young readers, including Sixth-Grade Glommers, Norks, and Me. She worked as a teacher and a book editor before turning to writing full-time. She lives in Northampton, Massachusetts, with her husband, who doesn't mind that she once went to school dressed as an amoeba.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic (August 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 054504667X
• ISBN-13: 978-0545046671
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #200,963 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #32 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Issues > Popularity

More About the Author

Lisa Papademetriou is the author of Sixth-Grade Glommers, Norks, and Me (named one of the Best Books of 2005 by FamilyFun.com ) and co-author (with Chris Tebbetts) of M or F? She has written and/ or adapted over thirty books for children and young adults, including titles in the Lizzie McGuire, That s So Raven, Kim Possible, and Sweet Valley High Senior Year book series. She lives in Northampton, Massachusetts, with her husband, where she enjoys quilting, dancing around the house to eighties music, playing the guitar (badly), and drinking large amounts of coffee. Her next book, The Wizard, the Witch, and Two Girls from Jersey will be published in May 2006.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too, July 26, 2008

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This review is from: Candy Apple #12: Accidentally Fabulous (Paperback)

Amy Flowers is a very lucky girl. She has been granted a full scholarship to Allington Academy, the ritziest school around. Amy can't wait to start seventh grade at her new school and enjoy all the perks that come with being a student at Allington. But Amy isn't prepared for The League.

The League is ruled by mean girl Fiona, who isn't very fond of newcomers, and she's not making anything easy. If Amy wants to join The League, she has to pass Fiona's tests.

Amy struggles with wanting to join The League and be popular, but she also sees Fiona for the mean girl she is and knows that someone should bring her down. Will Amy have enough courage to take on The League's leader?

ACCIDENTALLY FABULOUS is the newest offering in the Candy Apple line from Scholastic. I love the Candy Apple books because they are sweet and fun and great for tweens looking for clean chick lit. This title is perfect for fans of THE CLIQUE Series or the movie Mean Girls. With a sequel coming soon, this is one book you'll want to add to your summer reading list!

Reviewed by: Sarah Bean the Green Bean Teen Queen

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my FAVORITE books!, August 26, 2009

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Candy Apple #12: Accidentally Fabulous (Paperback)

I just recently started reading the Candy Apple books, and this is my favorite by far!

It's really interesting and real, and it's just so new and fun, which made it hard for me to put down!

It is definitely a great book for all girls out there, even the tomboys!


You should also read the other Candy Apple books. The only one I didn't really like was Star-Crossed (Candy Apple), and Life, Starring Me! (Candy Apple) is boring the second time you read it, but the rest are great! I will definitely keep reading the Candy Apple books and strongly suggest you do, too. Starting with the Accidentally Fabulous series.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Charactors That Bring Life!, June 25, 2009

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Candy Apple #12: Accidentally Fabulous (Paperback)

This Book is one of my favorites in so many ways. The characters are like real life, but with fun twists! The descriptions are wonderful, like a movie in my head. See Amy in a big Preparation School. All she has to get past is Fiona, the queen of 7th grade! I think this book is absolutely fabulous!