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Just Don't Make a Scene, Mum! (Fab Five)

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I love it the characters act their age. They're not 8th graders acting like sophmores. The problems are strung together- their parents. I like it that the author rotates the story around 5 different characters. Plus, i like the way she incorporates the English words to the story and added the glossary in the back. Most of all, I love the way Rushton had the character's handwriting on the notes in the book. That was a cool touch.

Talented author Rosie Rushton introduces us to five teenagers trying to cope with life in the 90's and frustrating parents. Laura, Chelsea, Jemma, Sumitha and Jon are all totally fed up with their parents. Laura hates her mum's new toyboy boyfriend; Chelsea's embarrassed by her mum, local agony aunt, trying to be cool and fashionable; Sumitha wishes her parents would let her do what she wants; Jemma wants her mum to let her wear cool clothes and make-up; Jon longs to go to art college after school but his dad's hopes that he will go to Cambridge stand in his way. This book is brilliant and is followed up by "How Could You Do This To Me, Mum?", "I Think I'll Just Curl Up And Die" and "Does Anyone Round Here Ever Listen?" They are all absolutely brilliant and I think you should definitely read them!

Just Don't Make a Scene, Mum - by Rosie Rushton

This was a very realistic, dramatic book, full of embarrassment. Although the age of the girls in the book were a bit younger than me I could still think back and relate to how they were feeling. The age difference did have an impact on my views of the book very much and that is why I gave it such a low rating. I do not recommend this book to my age group (15 years and older), but do recommend it to younger girls. Although my age does not differ many years from the characters in the book, the issues of 13-year-olds are very different than that of 15-year-olds.

The teenagers in this book went through some very embarrassing moments, which made me feel a little better about some of my moments like theirs in the past. This book showed me the parents side of situations, and it gave me an understanding on why they make the decisions that they do, yet the book also proved parents to be a little out of hand with their choices on how to raise a child. After reading this book I thought about maybe having my mom read it, so that she could see my side of things.

If you have been embarrassed or are having problems with your family I suggest that you read this book to see that other people do experience the things that you go through, and that your not alone. This book might even make you feel that your problems aren't half as bad as you thought they were.

Don't Make a Scene, Mum - by Rosie Rushton

This was a very realistic, dramatic book, full of embarrassment. Although the age of the girls in the book were a bit younger than me I could still think back and relate to how they were feeling. The age difference did have an impact on my views of the book very much and that is why I gave it such a low rating. I do not recommend this book to my age group (15 years and older), but do recommend it to younger girls. Although my age does not differ many years from the characters in the book, the issues of 13-year-olds are very different than that of 15-year-olds.

The teenagers in this book went through some very embarrassing moments, which made me feel a little better about some of my moments like theirs in the past. This book showed me the parents side of situations, and it gave me an understanding on why they make the decisions that they do, yet the book also proved parents to be a little out of hand with their choices on how to raise a child. After reading this book I thought about maybe having my mom read it, so that she could see my side of things.

If you have been embarrassed or are having problems with your family I suggest that you read this book to see that other people do experience the things that you go through, and that your not alone. This book might even make you feel that your problems aren't half as bad as you thought they were.

Don't Make a Scene, Mum - by Rosie Rushton

This was a very realistic, dramatic book, full of embarrassment. Although the age of the girls in the book were a bit younger than me I could still think back and relate to how they were feeling. The age difference did have an impact on my views of the book very much and that is why I gave it such a low rating. I do not recommend this book to my age group (15 years and older), but do recommend it to younger girls. Although my age does not differ many years from the characters in the book, the issues of 13-year-olds are very different than that of 15-year-olds.

The teenagers in this book went through some very embarrassing moments, which made me feel a little better about some of my moments like theirs in the past. This book showed me the parents side of situations, and it gave me an understanding on why they make the decisions that they do, yet the book also proved parents to be a little out of hand with their choices on how to raise a child. After reading this book I thought about maybe having my mom read it, so that she could see my side of things.

If you have been embarrassed or are having problems with your family I suggest that you read this book to see that other people do experience the things that you go through, and that your not alone. This book might even make you feel that your problems aren't half as bad as you thought they were.

The title was clever and cute, the characters refreshing and real, but you have to wonder how much Rosie Rushton actually remembers about being a teenager. The stories are real, but in all honesty, not every single teenager has embarrassing parents, and most of these teens are making mountains out of molehills. The book is good if you want to learn some British slang and culture, but otherwise, I wouldn't recommend it, especially for the god-awful bright orange cover.

This book is an awesome must-have for any teenager! The story, as well as being touching, has a funny side to it. It deals with the problems most teenagers or young adults have with their parents. The names of the chapters are cool as well. Rosie Rushton's books are wonderful and amazing!

this book is sooo good! its about 4 girls and a guy and all of their problems. i could totally relate w/their situations. it even made me feel better about my problems!! u should definately get your hands on this book!