During a tough school year, 15-year-old Jade Haddock struggles with the realization that she and her flirty, outgoing girlfriend have feelings for the same boy. At the same time she's trying to sort through her complicated relationships with Rob and Stephanie, her family must come to grips with the trauma and torment of an older brother's addictions to alcohol and involvement with drugs. Jade, a perfectionist who constantly makes lists, discovers life isn't always neat and orderly and choices aren't always simple.
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****A very good story that clearly shows the author is worth keeping an eye on. Gorges may go far. Wonderful! -- Huntress Reviews, Detra Fitch
A sweet story perfect for younger teens...Jade is a believable character...I'd definitely recommend it to any young teenager. -- Hannah Gomez, Reviewer for TeenReads and Bookreporter
A sweet story perfect for younger teens...Jade is a believable character...I'd definitely recommend it to any young teenager. -- Hannah Gomez, Reviewer for TeenReads and Bookreporter
About the Author
This is Julie A. Gorges first novel. She co-authored a non-fiction book published by McGraw Hill and has had hundreds of articles and short stories published in national and regional publications. Gorges won three journalism awards from the Washington Newspaper Association and is a member of the Authors Guild. She lives in southern California with her husband, Scott, and has two sons, Jonathan and Christopher. She is currently at work on her next novel.
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This review is from: Just Call Me Goody-Two-Shoes (Paperback)
I've got to say this book is outstanding for being Julie's first fictional novel. It has an interesting story that most teenagers can related to, and even adults that remember what its like to grow up in high school. Even though the main character is a young girl, and me being a twenty year old dude, I still found it an enjoyable read all the way threw.
I don't have much time to set aside to read, so being able to get threw this book in a few hours is great for me, and for teenagers with a short attention span. Its nice to see a book that can show how holding back you feelings, and being dishonest with a close friend can be quite harmful. I gave this book the five starts, because I think it is a perfect fit for the demographic Julie Gorges is aiming for. So even if you are an adult, or a light reader, I highly consider picking up a copy of this book for either yourself or a friend.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Just Call Me Goody-Two-Shoes (Paperback)
I was rooting for Jade as she realized that she had a crush on the same guy her best friend was dating and as her family struggled with her brother's addictions. Julie Gorges realistically captures the internal struggle of a teen trying to do the right thing and at the same time not betray her best friend or her brother. I'd highly recommend this book to teens or anyone who is young at heart and remembers the pain and joy of being a teen-ager.
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I know these people!,
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A very good read. Who hasn't met charactors like these at their own school? I'm looking forward to more stories from this author!
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My best friend, Stephanie Simmons, claims I'm one of the last true innocents of the world. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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