JESSICA'S BAD IDEA (Sweet Valley Twins) [Paperback]

Francine Pascal (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Series: Sweet Valley Twins

Everyone has always made fun of Sandra Ferris. She's gawky and shy, and people whisper about her everywhere she goes. But the Wakefield twins step in and change Sandra's life by giving her a new look -- hair, clothes, make-up, the works!



Suddenly, the ugly duckling turns into a beautiful swan, and that means trouble for Jessica. Now Sandra is getting all the attention. And even worse, Jessica discovers that Sandra is running against her for Sweet Valley's sixth-grade Citizen of the Year . . . and it looks as if she just might win. Jessica has to find some way to tame the moster she has created -- and her time is running short.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Everyone has always made fun of Sandra Ferris. She's gawky and shy, and people whisper about her everywhere she goes. But the Wakefield twins step in and change Sandra's life by giving her a new look -- hair, clothes, make-up, the works!

Suddenly, the ugly duckling turns into a beautiful swan, and that means trouble for Jessica. Now Sandra is getting all the attention. And even worse, Jessica discovers that Sandra is running against her for Sweet Valley's sixth-grade Citizen of the Year . . . and it looks as if she just might win. Jessica has to find some way to tame the moster she has created -- and her time is running short.

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Everyone has always made fun of Sandra Ferris. She's gawky and shy, and people whisper about her everywhere she goes. But the Wakefield twins step in and change Sandra's life by giving her a new look -- hair, clothes, make-up, the works!



Suddenly, the ugly duckling turns into a beautiful swan, and that means trouble for Jessica. Now Sandra is getting all the attention. And even worse, Jessica discovers that Sandra is running against her for Sweet Valley's sixth-grade Citizen of the Year . . . and it looks as if she just might win. Jessica has to find some way to tame the moster she has created -- and her time is running short.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback
• Publisher: Sweet Valley (July 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553157272
• ISBN-13: 978-0553157277
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.1 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,189,723 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderfull book for someone who " doesn't quite fit in"., March 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Jessica's Bad Idea (Sweet Valley Twins) (Turtleback)

At first Jessica and the rest of the Unicorns detest Sandra. But when Elizabeth becomes friends with Sandra Jess get's and idea-one she later on wishes she had not thought of ! Lizzy and Jessica give Sandra a makeover, after all how popular can she get? When sandra presents the new her to the rest of the world Jessica feels like she geting no credit- then sandra steals her idea to rase money for the school bookmobie- was it an accident? Or, is Sandra a no-good theif?

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book!, December 22, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: JESSICA'S BAD IDEA (Sweet Valley Twins) (Paperback)

This is a very good book for someone who is shy, is worried about self-image, and doesn't believe in herself, like me.

Sandra Feris is anything but popular. She's shy, tall, gawky, and doesn't have strong self-confidence. Everyone at school makes fun of her. Until Jessica and Elizabeth step in.
They give Sandra a complete makeover--they not only teach her how to do her hair, make-up, and clothes, but also how to talk, walk, and smile confidently.

The next day Sandra is the talk of the town. People who used to laugh behind her back are now complimenting her new look. Bruce Patman is flirting with her. Even Steven gets tongue-tied around Sandra! And there is a rumor that Sandra has been asked to join the Unicorns.
All the attention Sandra is receiving is making Jessica jealous. She's used to being the pretty and popular one! So Jessica is determined to win a huge school contest that is coming up to show people how popular she really is. Jessica's sure she has a 99% chance of winning...until Sandra gets in the way.
The twins remind me of Mary-Kate and Ashley in the Two of a Kind books, so if you like that or the Babysitters Club series, I would highly recommend The Sweet Valley Twins series to you.

5.0 out of 5 stars My Fair Lady,Sweet Valley Style, February 27, 2005

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Kim Possible Finicatata "Jen" (Grand Blanc,MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JESSICA'S BAD IDEA (Sweet Valley Twins) (Paperback)

Sandra Ferris is awkward,and Shy.Jessica gives her a makeover,like in the movie,My Fair Lady,only Eliza didn't get a bighead like Sandra Ferris did. Sandra gets a new hairstyle,new waredrobe,everything.She gets a big head.