Up Over Down Under: Special Double-Length Edition (S.A.S.S.) [Paperback]

Micol Ostow (Author), Noah Harlan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 29, 2010 | Series: S.A.S.S.

A super-special S.A.S.S. exchange novel offers romance in the land down under - and right here in the U.S. - when two exchange students swap places!

Eliza Ritter has high expectations for her semester in Melbourne, Australia. Sure, she's participating in an environmental program, but really she hopes to spend her time meeting cute boys. So when she meets a hot surfer, she is thrilled! Aussie Billie Echols, on the other hand, actually does have an interest in the environmental program she's signed up for in Washington, D.C. But the States are nothing like she expected, and soon Billie is caught in the middle of an unexpected controversy. Being an exchange student gets a whole new meaning in this first-ever SASS book of its kind.

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About the Author

Micol Ostow and Noah Harlan live in New York City.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Speak; 1 edition (April 29, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 014241056X
• ISBN-13: 978-0142410561
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #267,309 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Micol Ostow is half Puerto Rican, half Jewish, half editor, half writer, half chocolate, half peanut butter. When she is under deadline, she is often half asleep. She believes that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts except in the case of Chubby Hubby ice cream. She lives in New York City, where she practices liberal consumption of coffee, cheese, and chocolate.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too, April 29, 2010

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TeensReadToo "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." (All Over the US & Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Up Over Down Under: Special Double-Length Edition (S.A.S.S.) (Paperback)

Eliza's dad works for the EPA in Washington, D.C. His is a highly respected position, which means Eliza's behavior plays a factor in his profile. As a result, she's been the perfect daughter, but when an opportunity arises for an exchange program, she's thrilled to be on her own Down Under.

Billie, on the other hand, can't wait to become involved with the political aspects of saving the environment. She's taken a hands-on approach in the past, but now she can actually make a difference.

Both girls couldn't be happier about the exchange, but things don't turn out as planned. Eliza gets herself into hot water breaking the rules for a boy, while Billie grows frustrated with the time it takes to make anything happen in the political world. Before she knows it, she's headed for trouble.

Will the time in different countries change the girls' outlook on life and jeopardize their place in the hosting home?

UP OVER DOWN UNDER is part of the S.A.S.S. series, mostly written by different authors and very fun reads. As a bonus book - two stories in one - this is double the fun. I loved how the stories intertwine because it deepens the plot. I always enjoy exploring new countries, new friendships, new families, and new boys.

Reviewed by: Jennifer Rummel

4.0 out of 5 stars S.A.S.S. Goes Green, June 6, 2010

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Lanmali "Yankees" (Nagoya, Japan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Up Over Down Under: Special Double-Length Edition (S.A.S.S.) (Paperback)

Up Over Down Under was fun to read: Australian words and expressions sprinkled here and there, cute boys, surfing lessons. The only thing I didn't like much is the fact that it sometimes felt like it was really only one story: Eliza's. It felt like Billie's story didn't move as fast as Eliza's and she didn't do as much as her counterpart did. It would have been more fun if there had been more romance and exploring for Billie, instead of just an internship that she didn't like. But besides that, it was a very enjoyable read. If you would like to read more S.A.S.S. adventures, I recommend "When Irish Guys Are Smiling" and "The Sound of Munich".

When Irish Guys Are Smiling (S.A.S.S.)

The Sound of Munich (S.A.S.S.)

Enjoy!