TTFN (Internet Girls) [Hardcover]

Lauren Myracle (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2006 | Series: Internet Girls

Sequel to the New York Times best-seller ttyl

This sequel to the breakout bestseller, ttyl (a novel told entirely in instant messages), follows Maddie, Zoe, and Angela through their next year in high school, 11th grade. There's trouble and lots of IMs ahead for the Winsome Threesome.

Angela has just found out that her family is moving to El Cerrito, California, and she seriously doesn't know how she'll survive without her best friends. Maddie makes some really bad moves with Clive, a pot-smoking hipster who wants to be "friends with benefits." And Zoe finds herself falling for Doug, the sweet poet who has had a crush on Angela forever, a crush that Angela has come to count on.

Lauren Myracle has concocted another funny, touching look at the rocky road of real friendship--bumpy, nutty, and marshmallow-sweet.

Praise for ttyl

"Perfectly contemporary" -Kirkus

*"Revealing and innovative, this novel will inspire teens to pass it on to their friends." --School Library Journal (starred review)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 9-11–Best friends Angela, Maddie, and Zoe are back for their junior year in this sequel to ttyl (Abrams, 2004), also written entirely in text-message format. Zoe has recently started working with Angelas former crush, Doug, at Kidding Around, a daycare. Zoe is not sure how to tell her that she likes Doug, and just when she gets up the courage, Angela drops the bomb that her family is moving to California. Maddie is in love with Clive, who doesnt mind spending time with her and even occasionally making out, but hes in love with someone else. He is witty and charming and DEEP. He is also a pothead. In her efforts to keep him interested, Maddie begins smoking pot. As her friends put up protests, she gets defensive and tension ensues. Angela attempts to make new friends, but misses her old ones fiercely. She also misses having a romantic interest. As a result, on New Years Eve, she drunk dials Doug. He breaks the news that he is now with Zoe, which exacerbates her loneliness and feelings of isolation. Confrontations result but the three friends resolve their differences. This is definitive chick-lit, a comfortable read that explores sexuality, drugs, depression, and learning about oneself. Myracle does an excellent job of developing the characters and a plot that is easy to get into and fun to follow.–Emily Garrett, Naaman Forest High School, Garland, TX
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From Booklist

Gr. 10-12. This sequel to the popular ttyl (2004) is just as satisfying as the first book. Now 16, Atlanta teens Angela, Zoe, and Madigan continue to cope with the issues related to romance, family problems, and their own friendship. Once again the story is written mostly in instant messages, with the narrative unfolding in three distinct voices and in the girls' interactions on the screen. This time, Madigan becomes involved with booze, pot, and another girl's boyfriend; Zoe worries that she's frigid; and Angela must move to northern California. The friends commiserate, support, and counsel one other--not always wisely but certainly credibly. There's some crude language as readers are drawn into the girls' intimate conversations, but the dialogue always rings true. Myracle's only misstep is homesick Angela's decision to run away and return to Atlanta. Fans of ttyl will want this second helping, but readers need not have read the first book to enjoy it. Francisca Goldsmith
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 14 and up
  
• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (March 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810959712
• ISBN-13: 978-0810959712
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 6.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #539,005 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lauren Myracle is the author of many popular books for teens and tweens, including New York Times bestsellers ttyl and ttfn (Abrams). She lives with her family in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not redeeming, September 25, 2007

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Writing Mom (Missouri) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: TTFN (Ta-Ta for Now) (Internet Girls) (Paperback)

Just because some kids do drugs, swear, and have sex does not mean we need to glorify those for all kids. Didn't find anything redeeming enough in the book to pass it on to any teens. It went in the recycling. Hopefully it will do more good made into something else.

I don't like giving a bad review - but felt inclined to in this case.

14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars What a surprise, January 11, 2009

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Laura Ready - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TTFN (Ta-Ta for Now) (Internet Girls) (Paperback)

My daughter received this series for Christmas. I was appalled after perusing them. The previous Lauren Myracle books were full of promise. These are full of trash. We took them back and purchased three more appropriate books.

22 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Trash, September 18, 2007

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E. Gagnon (Connecticut) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TTFN (Ta-Ta for Now) (Internet Girls) (Paperback)

I bought this book for my daughter only after asking the salesgirl in the store if it was appropriate for a 12 year old, I was assured it was. Last night my daughter came up to me and asked what a bl*wjob was. Apparently this is discussed in the book. Needless to say she will NOT be reading anymore books by this author or in this series