Representing Super Doll [Paperback]

Richard Peck (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1997

After being involved in the brittle, superficial world of a beauty contest, a country girl appreciates even more the solid values of her Indiana farm life.

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Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Whenever teenage beauty Darlene Hoffmeister walked into a room, people turned to stare and admire her. She always seemed to take it in stride. But when she is chosen to be Teen Super Doll and whisked away from her small town to New York City with her friend and companion, Verna, a startling change takes place.

Can Darlene's appearance make up for whatever else she lacks? Should levelheaded Verna cover up for her friend when the going gets tough? Not many girls can live a dream. If Darlene and Verna dare to, will their lives ever be the same? --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Puffin (June 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 014038555X
• ISBN-13: 978-0140385557
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,901,301 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Richard Peck has written over twenty novels, and in the process has become one of America's most highly respected writers for young adults. A versatile writer, he is beloved by middle graders as well as young adults for his mysteries and coming-of-age novels. He now lives in New York City. In addition to writing, he spends a great deal of time traveling around the country attending speaking engagements at conferences, schools and libraries...Mr. Peck has won a number of major awards for the body of his work, including the Margaret A. Edwards Award from School Library Journal, the National Council of Teachers of English/ALAN Award, and the 1991 Medallion from the University of Southern Mississippi. Virtually every publication and association in the field of children s literature has recommended his books, including Mystery Writers of America which twice gave him their Edgar Allan Poe Award. Dial Books for Young Readers is honored to welcome Richard Peck to its list with Lost in Cyberspace and its sequel The Great Interactive Dream Machine...

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceeded my expectations..., July 3, 2001

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Representing Super Doll (Library Binding)

Though I'm not a farm girl like the character Verna, her character really reminded me of myself and how awkward I feel around "pageant queen" types. This book made me realize that life may be tougher for them than we tend to think and that you really shouldn't judge someone before walking in their moccasins. Representing Super Doll also made me mad at the kind of parents who push their kids so hard that their kids no longer know what it is to be a kid anymore.

1 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Hope's review on Representing Super Doll, January 6, 2000

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This review is from: Representing Super Doll (Library Binding)

This book seemed so Lame whiLe I was reading it! I don't think it's worth the time if you're not into beauty pageants and stuff Like that. I mean, wow(!):( she wins the Miss Hybrid Seed Corn.....Good for her! I mean, it didnt even have a good cLimax, Let aLone pLot, diaLogue, etc. etc. I think that if you're going to read this book, you'LL have to be into the subject: Beauty contests/Miss America/trying to be how society wants you to be, and not what you wanna be. ALthough, it does have a good message....I guess.