Phone Calls [Library Binding]

R. L. Stine (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0785719458 | ISBN-13: 978-0785719458 | Publication Date: June 1990

This zany novel consists entirely of phone calls between five teenagers who unwittingly become embroiled in a contest of plots, counterplots, and practical jokes over the phone. Teen readers will thrill to the true-to-life situations of this delightful novel.

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Stine's latest work is an all-dialogue piece centered around a succession of telephone calls among a group of high school students. The story begins when Diane encourages her best friend Julie to pursue basketball star Mick Wilson. The reluctant Julie acquiesces, but ultimately winds up feeling humiliated, and blames Diane for what she believes was a cruel prank. To retaliate, Julie lures Toby, Diane's stepbrother, into a plan guaranteed to embarrass Diane. When it succeeds, an enraged Diane plots revenge. Based on an innocent misunderstanding, this good-natured fun provides perfect entertainment for its intended audience. The narrative features slick, contemporary dialogue and a rapid-fire tempo--ingredients sure to entice even the most reluctant reader. Stine's popularity with young people is well deserved. Ages 11-14.
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From School Library Journal

A delightfully funny comedy of errors, based on a series of phone calls among a small group of teenagers. Diane calls her best friend, Julie, to tell her that Mick likes her and that she should try to attract his attention. Miscommunication is the plot device, so Julie ends up telephoning the wrong Mick--superjock Mick Wilson, who isn't interested in her at all. Each chapter begins as one of the characters telephones another. Occasionally it will be difficult for readers to distinguish one character's dialogue from another. However, the story is well constructed, and readers will enjoy the excellent character development (even the parents are funny). All's well that ends well . . . Julie gets Toby, and teens get an excellent read. --Alice Cronin, Mountainside Public Library, NJ
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Library Binding
• Publisher: Rebound by Sagebrush (June 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785719458
• ISBN-13: 978-0785719458
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,699,744 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Super-Duper!, February 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Phone Calls: Phone Calls (Mass Market Paperback)

I really liked this book, It is all phone conversations between these kids. It is alot different than most of R.L.s books but is still really good. I thought it was amusing and humorus ( I can't spell ) the way they kept getting back at each other. A FUn ReaD!

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the best book I've ever read, May 21, 2003

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Phone Calls: Phone Calls (Mass Market Paperback)

In the book Phone Calls by R.L.Stine is about two best friends who gets into a fight. Now their an arguing pack. Julie needs to straighten everything out. Now Ramar an exchange student calls Julie and asks her out. Now Julie has to find a
way to get out of her with Ramar.
Anyone who likes to read can read this book. I recommend Phone Calls to anyone who likes to talk on phone and know how to solve problems. Also if you read this book you might get to know what the author is trying to say. You should read this book because it has an amazing background to the story. This book should keep you out of trouble.

5.0 out of 5 stars Something Different from Stine!, July 26, 2002

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Becky (Evanston, WY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Phone Calls: Phone Calls (Mass Market Paperback)

Even though this book was published ten years ago, and I first read it when I was about eleven, I still enjoy it! It's full of wit and the best part is the irony that occurs at the end! It's a breath of fresh air from Stine's other novels...the only frightening character is the eccentric exchange student, Ramar. You won't be scared, but you'll definitely laugh.