Mates, Dates, And Sequin Smiles (Mates and Dates) [Turtleback]

Cathy Hopkins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2004 | Series: Mates and Dates

Izzie, Lucy, and T. J. crowded round and stared at me, like they were waiting for a circus freak to begin her act. I shook my head. "You're going to have to open your mouth some time," said Lucy. "Come on, put your hand down." I shook my head. "It's horrible. I look like a can opener."

Nesta is devastated. She has to wear braces. She thinks that no boy will ever look at her again without thinking of the killer shark in Jaws. And practicing a smile that doesn't show her teeth isn't helping. There's only one option: to become a recluse.

Lucy, Izzie, and T. J. try to help Nesta understand that her looks haven't changed, but Nesta's not convinced. Things change, however, when she meets Luke, who not only restores her confidence in her ability to attract boys, but also introduces her to a whole new side of her personality.

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Grade 6-9–Nesta is shocked to learn that her three best friends consider her shallow. Determined to prove them wrong, she sets out to attract a guy with her brain as well as her body. But things go terribly wrong when she discovers that she must get braces. Positive that her social life will be in ruins, she takes an acting class offered through adult education where she's sure she won't meet any cute boys–until Luke arrives. Nesta is a typical teen whose overreactions to situations and less-than-well-thought-out plans result in some humorous predicaments. Readers will enjoy the relationships among Nesta and her friends and will eagerly wait to see if things work out between her and Luke. Although part of a series, the book easily stands alone.–Michele Capozzella, Chappaqua Public Library, NY
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Product Details

• Turtleback
• Publisher: Demco Media (September 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0606345418
• ISBN-13: 978-0606345415
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars As much as I like these books, I think they're getting old, June 23, 2005

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Willow (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mates, Dates, and Sequin Smiles (Mass Market Paperback)

I'm a huge fan of Cathy Hopkins, and I love her Mates, Dates, and...series. Unfortunately, as I started reading MATES, DATES, AND SEQUIN SMILES, I relized that the books are getting a bit old.

MATES, DATES, AND SEQUIN SMILES is another story that revolves around Nesta - the vain, somewhat self-absorbed girl out of the four friends. But when she finds out that she needs to get braces, she's mortified - what guy is ever going to fall for a girl with braces?! Nesta makes a big deal out of getting braces, and decides that nobody can see her until she gets them off. To fill her spare time, she decides to take an acting class that's going to be held at a local school. Nesta figures that there will only be adults taking the class, so she's safe going in public with her braces. Until she meets Luke...

MATES, DATES, AND SEQUIN SMILES was cute, but I really feel like the series is getting a bit old. It's good summer reading, but I'd recommend getting it from the library instead of buying it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars really good series!!!, June 13, 2005

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Bookworm Jessie - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mates, Dates, and Sequin Smiles (Mass Market Paperback)

This is the 7th Mates, Dates book and it is in Nesta's perspective. Nesta is kind of obsessed with her looks and she is known as one of the prettiest girls in her school and is very popular with the boys and stuff. Her friends mention that she is a bit shallow though because of it and because her last boyfriend was rich. She is determined to prove that she isnt shallow. Then she finds out she has to get braces and hides in her room and wont come out. Her friends comfort her that it isnt the end of the world and she is still pretty and she decides she will go out in public again, but keeps her hand over her mouth to hide her teeth. Then she meets Luke and he doesnt care that she has braces. But when her dad meets him, he has a grudge against him just from finding out what his last name is. Nesta and Luke try to find out what might have happened in the past between their families. Read the book to see what happens!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mates, Dates, and Sequin Smiles, June 1, 2005

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dacneremp44 (Red,Wing Mn) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mates, Dates, and Sequin Smiles (Mass Market Paperback)

Mates Dates, and Sequin Smiles
By Cathy Hopkins
This is the sixth book in the Mates, Dates sequel. I would not recommend reading this book unless you have read the first five. If you haven't read the first five, you will be very confused.

In this book, Nesta is the narrator. She is used to being the prettiest girl in school. She could deal with all the boys liking her and all the girls hating her, expect her three best friends, Lucy, T.J , and Izzie. The one thing she couldn't deal with... was braces.

When she found out she was having braces, she made a plan not to talk for a year. If you have read the first books, you will know that this will not work. So, she decided to take an acting class with Iizze that all old people go to, or so she thought. One day at acting class, Nesta met Luke. She liked him from the first time she saw him

This is a really good book; it makes you want to read more. Most girls will like these books, because it is about a group of four best friends. I would recommend this book to anyone who is in this series of books, or if you start the series you should definitely continue onto the sixth book.