Snowed in Together [Kindle Edition]

Ann Herrick (Author)

Book Description

What secrets are revealed when six teens get trapped at school on a Saturday?

Wes and his best buds, Tony and Jeff, have enough brain power to fuel the entire sophomore class, but when it comes to their social lives, they are totally inept. So they volunteer to organize the art room on Saturday knowing three certain cheerleaders will be there for practice. Trouble is, none of the guys can come up with a plan to take advantage of the opportunity to be the only six students in the building.

Then, thanks to a freak snowstorm, they're snowed in, which isn't so bad when the girls of their horniest dreams are there, too. Maybe it could give Wes the chance to make his fantasies about Ellyce come true! However, the last thing Wes expects is to be caught in a game that forces everyone to share his deepest secret. He fears if Ellyce discovers his secrets, she'll never want anything to do with him.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Ann Herrick is the award-winning author of several books and short stories for kids and teens. Included in the awards her books have won are the ALA Recommended Book for Reluctant Readers, IRA/CBC Children’s Choice and EPIC Best YA Novel Finalist. Ann grew up in Connecticut, where she graduated from The Morgan School and Quinnipiac University. She now lives in Oregon with her husband, who was her high-school sweetheart. Their wonderful daughter is grown, married and gainfully employed, and has given Ann her only grand-dog, Puff, a bloodhound-rottweiller-beagle mix and six grand-kitties. While she misses the East Coast, especially houses built before 1900, she enjoys the green valleys, fresh air and low humidity in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. Ann loves cats, walking, the Oregon Ducks and working in her back yard. In addition to stories and books for children and young adults, Ann also writes copy for humorous and conventional greeting cards.

Product Details

• File Size: 221 KB
• Print Length: 136 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1484043898
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Books We Love Publishing (BWLPP) (September 8, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B005M3ITT4
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #382,896 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars In Guy talk: It's Time to Pounce!!! January 1, 2012

By The Book Runner TOP 500 REVIEWER

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Pubescent boys wanting dream girls and having their dreams fulfilled one Saturday morning when they are all stranded at school during a snow storm. The story is told from Wes' perspective and encompasses the personalities of three cheerleaders, three horny nerds and two young teachers and reveals that no one is who you think they are and that your problems may not just be your own. Each of the boys has a chance with the girl they have been fantasizing about and through a game of Truth get to realize that one's family can have a big impact on how you see yourself and how you behave. By sharing their most intimate secrets, these six highschoolers become emotionally involved with each other and learn something about themselves that makes life just a little bit easier to live.

The story has a credible ending and nice, realistic characters who personified small town highschoolers. This was written from a guy's point of view, so much of his inner dialogue was in reference to what looking at the cheerleaders did to his body. Not graphic, and might be something girls should understand. It was a little weird to read, though.

I liked Ann Herrick's writing style and while this one seems a little more mature (references to sex and body parts) than her other short story "All's fair in love and Words", both are simply written and fun to read.

Would I/Did I buy it? Free Download
Would I read it again? No
Would I recommend it to friends? Yes

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Short and Sweet April 4, 2012

By Sara J. Kovach

Format:Kindle Edition

This book was such a fun, quick read. The PDF was only 65 pages! The whole story was about 3 boys who had crushes on 3 cheerleaders. The boys go to school on a Saturday in hopes to see the cheerleaders who are practicing, and end up getting snowed in by a freak snow storm. Their dreams had come true.

I really enjoyed the fact that the story was told from a boy's point of view. So many young adult contemporary novels are told from a female's perspective. I liked the change up! The boys were the typical teenagers - having dream fantasies about going all the way with the unattainable girls. When they are put in situation of being snowed it with them, they are forced to forego their insecurities and interact with the girls as if they do it on a regular basis. The six students come together and deal with the ordeal as a team.

While being snowed in, the students share deep secrets. Some struggle more than others to share those secrets. In the end, their relationships grow, but not necessarily in the way that is expected! I appreciated the unpredictability of the story.

If you enjoy young adult contemporary books, this one is worth your while.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Snowed in Together will appeal to all teens! September 20, 2011

By Betty J. Schuler

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Ann Herrick's Snowed in Together is a captivating story that mirrors the insecurities of three intelligent but socially inept teen boys who are snowed in at school for a weekend with three popular cheerleaders. Temptations are strong, but urges are portrayed in a tasteful and realistic manner. Young readers will identify with the characters in this story, especially Wes, who's afraid if the others learn the secrets of his home life, he'll lose any chance he has with Ellyce. It's not a straight line to figure out who ends up in what relationships!Snowed in Together

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Tender Teen Angst February 23, 2012

By Juliet Waldron

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Written from a boy's pov, this breezy YA book tells a story of teen wish fulfillment. Three bright, insecure guys volunteer to give up their Saturday morning to help their art teacher take an inventory, but have an ulterior motive. The three pretty, popular girls they hopelessly (and from a distance) desire are going to be at school too, doing extra cheerleading practice. When an expected West Coast rain storm suddenly turns to snow, six kids and two teachers are trapped. The boys, at last, are placed in a situation in which they must interact with their dream girls. As modern convenience vanishes--along with the power--all parties must think on their feet. Stress leads to sharing and the sharing leads to greater understanding, not only of each other, but of themselves. The physical stuff is honest, but not over-drawn, and all the characters emerge wiser and more confident after their experience of being "Snowed In Together."

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars TLS January 9, 2012

By TLS

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Quick and fun read! I read this book in one sitting. In a way the book kind of reminded me of the movie The Breakfast Club. All in all a good read and you can't beat the price!

More About the Author

Award-winning author Ann Herrick grew up in Connecticut, where she graduated from The Morgan School and Quinnipiac University. Her books have received the ALA Recommended Book for Reluctant Readers Award, the IRA/CBC Children's Choice Award and EPPIE Young Adult Finalist Award.

She now lives in Oregon with her husband, who was her high-school sweetheart. Their daughter is grown, married and gainfully employed, and has given them their only grand-dog, Puff, a bloodhound-rottweiller-beagle mix, and six grand-kitties. While Ann misses the East Coast, especially houses built before 1900, she enjoys the green valleys, fresh air and low humidity in Eugene, Oregon.