Startled by His Furry Shorts (Confessions of Georgia Nicolson) (Paperback)

by Louise Rennison (Author)
Key Phrases: boy entrancers, disco inferno dance, ace gang, Dave the Laugh, Wet Lindsay, Miss Wilson (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
Grade 7-9–Rennison's angst-filled, dramatic, and smart-aleck heroine is back in her seventh book. Nothing much has changed in her life; Georgia is still tormented by embarrassing parents, an annoying little sister, diabolical cats, and inaccessible boys. This time around, she is an unwilling participant in a school production of Macbeth. She's having a fight with her friend Jas, and the gorgeous Italian, Massimo, is playing hard to get. She is just beginning to realize, though, that the attractive, hard-to-get guys whom she usually goes for may not be for her and that her good friend Dave the Laugh might just deserve a second look. There is nothing new or outstanding about this book compared to the others in the series. Though the teen's phrases like the cakeshop of agony and the bakery of pain are funny at first, the silliness is so heavily layered throughout the novel that it eventually draws away from the action. Except for a new love interest or two, the plot hasn't progressed much since the second book. As usual, the best part is the glossary; some of Georgia's definitions are laugh-out-loud funny. No matter how similar it is to the previous books, however, many teens will want to read each and every Georgia Nicolson story to see what trouble she gets into next.–Stephanie L. Petruso, Anne Arundel County Public Library, Odenton, MD
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From Booklist
Rennison returns with another nervy trip through Georgia-a-go-go-land, and fans won't be disappointed in this new "cakeshop of agony" that characterizes her relationships with the opposite sex. In between writing in her diary about boys, family, and the usual stuff, Georgia gets a part in the school play and helps Rosie and Sven plan their Viking wedding. Teens that go in for Brit chick-lit will enjoy the fun and the slang, but familiarity with at least one of the preceding books is advisable. Cindy Welch
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: HarperTeen (April 24, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060853867
• ISBN-13: 978-0060853860
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #46,662 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Back on the Rack of Luuuurve!, May 9, 2006

By	Tamela Mccann "taminator1" (Nashville, TN USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Startled by His Furry Shorts (Confessions of Georgia Nicolson) (Hardcover)

Georgia's back and in fine form once more! Having given the Italian Stallion an ultimatum, Georgia must suffer indignities and cakeshop agonies while pining away about being just his "mate". Having pals who are happily paired off makes things even more difficult, not to mention the continuing embarrassment of Mutti and Vati and Bibbs. Add into the mix the true heroes of the book, Angus and Gordy, who are always good for a laugh. And speaking of laughs, Dave the Laugh is back with his soulful eyes and charming banter and what's a girl to do?

Once again, I found myself literally in tears over Georgia and her escapades. Rennison has captured the desperation of love, the self-absorbed worry of teen life, and the hilariosity of everything and made yet another truly funny book. I hate how fast these books go because then I'm simply waiting for the next one! Furry Shorts leaves us on a MAJOR cliff-hanger that has me waiting with jelloidosity. Highly recommended for lots of laughter and fun!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh-till-you-fall-off-the-bed humor laced with slightly raunchy fun that will keep you reading long into the night!, July 11, 2006

By	Erika Sorocco (Southern California, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Startled by His Furry Shorts (Confessions of Georgia Nicolson) (Hardcover)

Georgia Nicolson is not currently in a happy place regarding her love life. In fact, she's stuck in neutral in more ways than one. According to Georgia, she's not only on the rack of romance, but in the cakeshop of agony, the oven of luuurve, and the bakery of pain. And, if you must know why, it is all because of the Italian Stallion, Masimo. The man who has knocked the Sex God - aka Robbie - right out of her mind, and taken up residence in her heart, as well as in the band the Stiff Dylans, as their new singer. But Georgia has made the mistake of a lifetime. For, when she finally decides to give Masimo an ultimatum - become her one and only or hit the road - he tells her that he needs to think about it. And, we all know that whenever a guy uses the words "I need to think about it," he can't be thinking anything good. Which is why Georgia is on the rack of romance. Now, to distract herself from thinking about Masimo and the fact that he may not call her, or even want to be with her romantically, Georgia has thrown herself headfirst into MacUseless play rehearsals at Stalag 14, and is in the midst of helping Ro-Ro plan a Viking wedding that is scheduled to take place around five years from now. The only problem is that Dave the Laugh is around more than ever - what with MacUseless rehearsals and such, and Georgia is finding herself more and more pre-occupied with kissing him, all because she has been struck by the horn. If only Masimo would just give her the news, she could spend all of her time kissing him - or at least dreaming about kissing him.

Louise Rennison has kept Georgia a lovable, fun-loving character since ANGUS, THONGS, AND FULL-FRONTAL SNOGGING, and that splendiferous character has only gotten more lovable over the years. Now, in her seventh book Georgia is just as enticing as always - if not more - and hilarious to the tenth power. STARTLED BY HIS FURRY SHORTS is a fabulous addition to the Georgia Nicolson series that shows a slightly more mature side of Georgia as she deals with heartbreak, and trying to move on; though her humor - along with that of her somewhat psychotic friends - is still refreshing and invigorating. Laugh-till-you-fall-off-the-bed humor laced with slightly raunchy fun that will keep you reading long into the night!

Erika Sorocco
Book Review Columnist for The Community Bugle Newspaper

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Who's the Vati?", May 4, 2006

By	Sis (MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Startled by His Furry Shorts (Confessions of Georgia Nicolson) (Hardcover)

The Georgia Nicolson series has to be my favorite teen series. In this new installment Georgia is once more in the oven of love, this time with Italian Stallion Masimo. She wants be be his official girlfriend- he wants to have fun. On the side, she has confused feelings for Dave the Laugh, and, of course, can never forget Robbie the guitar-plucker.

Georgia and Dave the Laugh get close- but they never really talk about it. Masimo wants to be "her mate". On the side she practices for her MacUseless play, saves some little titches (first formers) from Mark Big Gob, and perfects her viking-horn dance with the ace gang. All in all, one of the best installments, and of course it leaves you hanging with the traditional: The End (for now) ending.