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The Last Little Blue Envelope [Hardcover]

Maureen Johnson
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (69 customer reviews)

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Book Description

April 26, 2011

Ginny Blackstone thought that the biggest adventure of her life was behind her. She spent last summer traveling around Europe, following the tasks her aunt Peg laid out in a series of letters before she died. When someone stole Ginny's backpack—and the last little blue envelope inside—she resigned herself to never knowing how it was supposed to end.

Months later, a mysterious boy contacts Ginny from London, saying he's found her bag. Finally, Ginny can finish what she started. But instead of ending her journey, the last letter starts a new adventure—one filled with old friends, new loves, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Ginny finds she must hold on to her wits . . . and her heart. This time, there are no instructions.


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About the Author

Maureen Johnson is a New York Times bestselling author whose novels include The Name of the Star, Suite Scarlett, Scarlett Fever, Girl At Sea, The Key To The Golden Firebird, and 13 Little Blue Envelopes. She lives in New York City, but travels to the UK regularly to soak up the drizzle and watch English TV.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: HarperTeen; 1St Edition edition (April 26, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 9780061976797
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061976797
  • ASIN: 0061976792
  • Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.8 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (69 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #569,616 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Maureen Johnson was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Like a lot of people who end up writing books, she was always reading. This paid off in the end, but also resulted in her not playing any sports, so she is spectacularly uncoordinated, and is easily injured by harmless household objects, like endtables.

She studied writing and theatrical dramaturgy at Columbia University. Before she could spend all her days writing, Maureen served up hamburgers in the company of mad scientists and talking skeletons in New York, tended bar in Piccadilly Circus, nervously worked alongside live tigers in Las Vegas, and once got mixed up with the entire cast of a major West End musical.

Maureen lives in New York City, and when she is not writing, spends her time in a relentless pursuit of the perfect cup of coffee. If you know where it is, get in touch with her at once.


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The Last Little Envelope is definitely a book that will leave you smiling. Miss Print  |  18 reviewers made a similar statement
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
When Ginny Blackstone received thirteen little blue envelopes last summer she recognized them for what they were: a wild adventure laid out by her Peg--Ginny's wildly interesting aunt who could never do anything the simple, mundane way.

The envelopes led Ginny to England and on an adventure across Europe. Along the way Ginny learned a lot about her aunt and herself. Until her adventure was cut short when the last little blue envelope was stolen. Even without that final piece, without that bit of closure, Ginny knows that summer was the most exciting thing she has ever done. Too bad she can't explain any of that in 1000 words for her college application essay.

Months later, Ginny is still struggling with those college applications. She is still wondering about that last blue envelope.

Then an inscrutable English boy offers Ginny the last little blue envelope. For a price. She doesn't much like Oliver. She definitely doesn't trust him. And she knows he has his own agenda. But she also knows she has to accept his offer. It's what Aunt Peg would do and, now, it's what Ginny needs to do.

This last piece of Ginny's adventure has no rules. It will lead her back to familiar sites and old friends. It will test Ginny's mettle, and maybe even her sanity when it comes to dealing with Oliver. This trip will be the stuff of a great college application (and a great story) in The Last Little Blue Envelope (2011) by Maureen Johnson.

The Last Little Blue Envelope is the sequel to Johnson's earlier novel 13 Little Blue Envelopes.

More than a great sequel, this book is a wonderful story in its own right. Realistically, The Last Little Envelope probably cannot stand alone. But Johnson does provide a good balance of summary and new content to make the book work well. Readers will find everything they loved about 13 Little Blue Envelopes here along with a lot of new characters and more zany adventures across Europe.

The Last Little Blue Envelope answers all of the questions left unresolved in the first book and provides a satisfying conclusion to the myriad misadventures of Ginny Blackstone during her travels abroad. As always Johnson brings her pitch perfect humor and excellent pacing to this story. The Last Little Envelope is definitely a book that will leave you smiling.

Possible Pairings: Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly, Enchanted Ivy by Sarah Beth Durst, Dash and Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan, Where I Belong by Gwendolyn Heasley
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I literally read both 13 Little Blue Envelopes as well as The Last Little Blue Envelope in a matter of fifteen hours, and fell in love. When I initially read the first installment, I felt like Maureen Johnson had intended to leave it open ended for the reader to piece together themselves, but at the same time, it seemed to conclude itself. I wasn't sure what to expect when I started reading the last book.

The plot was fast, yes, and in this book, unlike the first one, the characters definitely were more developed, so in that regard it was absolutely wonderful. Oliver, the oh-so-mysterious, snobby and tall, dark and handsome dude was...well, hot. I do wish we'd gotten to know him better once we'd found out his motives behind the blackmailer-façade. I found myself wanting to know more about him, and I really hope that Johnson explores this relationship a little more in *crosses fingers* yet another installment! Keith in this book was a lot more tolerable, as in a lot less spasmodic. But, seriously, can someone PLEASE tell me what was up with his flirting with Ginny despite the fact that his girlfriend was about five feet away!? I loved him. I had faith in him, dammit. Keith, WHY?!

I really enjoyed watching Ginny find her confidence and independence, and really look forward to a third installment. I need to know more about Oliver! If you enjoyed the first book, you'd definitely enjoy this one. Aunt Peg really had something when she said, "you can never visit the same place twice. Each time, it's a different story" and this one is a good one.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun and satisfying sequel April 27, 2011
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The Last Little Blue Envelope by Maureen Johnson begins with Ginny getting an e-mail from a boy named Oliver who says he found the envelopes that were stolen. Ginny heads to England and meets up with him and he tells her that he not give her the envelopes until she has completed the mission detailed in the last envelope and he must split the sale of the final piece of art. Ginny goes off on the journey with Oliver along with Keith and his new girlfriend Ellis.

In the Last Little Blue Envelope Maureen Johnson gives readers exactly what they would expect. The book is fun and adventurous and Ginny really comes into her own and grows up. There isn't as much adventure as in the last book but there is still enough to keep readers happy. This is a fun and fast read that will entertain readers who enjoyed the last book.

Appropriateness: There's a little romance in this book but no sex. The quartet of kids (who are all at least 18 at this point) get plastered on New Years Eve and suffer massive hangovers. I would recommend this book to readers 13+
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Excellent sexual to the first book. I wish it hadn't hadn't ended and that i could see where ginny's life goes from there.
Published 1 month ago by joanne monique sims
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
Great book!! Never a dull moment! Loved it!! Kept me wondering what was going to happen in the end. Fantastic!
Published 1 month ago by Pizza Lover
3.0 out of 5 stars Slightly better than book #1
Once again, wacky dead Aunt Peg sends Ginny on a strange adventure, hitting a lot of the places she went the first go around, with the goal of collecting and putting together the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Allodoxophobia
5.0 out of 5 stars Love the sequel!
This is the ending to a great read. Ginny finally gets more than she anticipated. I love the ending, especially when everything seems to fall into place. Read more
Published 2 months ago by P. McConnell
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
I enjoyed both of the envelope books. I felt like I was traveling along with the characters. What a great adventure they all had. I hated to come to the end of the series.
Published 2 months ago by Cheryle Roberts
3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the first one
I really enjoyed 13 Little Blue Envelopes, and I was really looking forward to this one. I didn't really enjoy it and I was disappointed with it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by S. McEwen
5.0 out of 5 stars If you got hooked on the first book, this continuation of the story is...
I was so hooked on the first book 'Thirteen Little Blue Envelopes' that I just had to keep reading. So I was glad to find 'The Last Little Blue Envelope'!
Published 3 months ago by Lesley Fisher
5.0 out of 5 stars Life has many paths
This book had more substance than the first. I was gripped when Oliver first announced his demands. The author did a real good job on the book. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Lorraine
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars
First one is better then this one but still really good book and u should read it some time cause it's really good
Published 4 months ago by rosemary amborn
5.0 out of 5 stars Great sequel
This is such a cute book about young love and foreign places. I am obsessed with England so that fact that it takes places there, really sold the book for me.
Published 4 months ago by Cassie
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