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Big Mouth & Ugly Girl Paperback – April 29, 2003

by Joyce Carol Oates (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 431 ratings
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Big Mouth

No I did not. I did not, I did not. I did not say those things, and I did not plan those things. Won't It anyone believe me?

Ugly Girl

All right, Ugly Girl made a mistake. I'd told my mom what I'd heard in the cafeteria, and she'd told Dad. Evidently. I'd thought for sure they would want me to speak up for the truth.

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  1. Print length
    288 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    HarperTeen
  4. Publication date
    April 29, 2003
  5. Grade level
    8 - 9
  6. Reading age
    13 - 17 years
  7. Dimensions
    5 x 0.58 x 7.12 inches
  8. ISBN-10
    0064473473
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0064473477
  10. Lexile measure
    720L
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“Compelling. Honest and penetrating.” — Kirkus Reviews

“Believable, full-blooded characters. Convincing high-school back-drop.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“A thought-provoking, character-driven drama.” — ALA Booklist (starred review)

“A fast-moving, timely, compelling story.” — School Library Journal

“A divinely readable novel, one of the finest and most provocative in any genre of late.” — Ruminator Review

“A superb story bursting with themes relevant to high school life today.” — Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Middle and high school kids will find a lot rings true in “Big Mouth and Ugly Girl.” — San Francisco Chronicle

“Gripping.” — Washington Post

“Should bring Oates a whole new generation of fans.” — Denver Rocky Mountain News

From the Back Cover

Big Mouth

No I did not. I did not, I did not. I did not say those things, and I did not plan those things. Won't It anyone believe me?

Ugly Girl

All right, Ugly Girl made a mistake. I'd told my mom what I'd heard in the cafeteria, and she'd told Dad. Evidently. I'd thought for sure they would want me to speak up for the truth.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperTeen; Reprint edition (April 29, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0064473473
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0064473477
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 17 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 720L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 8 - 9
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.58 x 7.12 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 431 ratings

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Joyce Carol Oates

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Joyce Carol Oates is the author of more than 70 books, including novels, short story collections, poetry volumes, plays, essays, and criticism, including the national bestsellers We Were the Mulvaneys and Blonde. Among her many honors are the PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence in Short Fiction and the National Book Award. Oates is the Roger S. Berlind Distinguished Professor of the Humanities at Princeton University, and has been a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters since 1978.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the story engaging and intense. They describe it as an educational book for young people. The characters are interesting and well-developed.

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11 customers mention "Plot"8 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the plot of the book. They find the story engaging and intense, covering topics like mass hysteria and bullying. The book is described as entertaining and worth reading, though some feel the gimmick used throughout is overused.

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"...This is an intense book that covers mass hysteria, bullying, and friendship. It's realistic and the two main characters come to life...." Read more

"This was required reading for my 10th grader and it is an excellent book. Received it from seller very quickly!" Read more

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Customers find the book suitable for young readers and adults. They say it's an educational story for kids who are left out or bullied.

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ida Perkins
5.0 out of 5 stars Educational story for young people.
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2018
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This is a well told story with interesting characters. Good for 10 to 14 or thereabouts.
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Sharif
4.0 out of 5 stars an intense book
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2012
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Matt has a big mouth and Ursula is considered an ugly girl who's strong, tall, and athletic. They're not friends and don't really have anything in common, but the two of them come together during a time of difficulty for Matt. Something he says gets taken out of context and threatens to ruin his life.

In an immature fashion Matt jokes about weapons and bombing the school. Most people can see he doesn't mean anything by it, except for a few people who are within earshot and report him. Matt is taken into police custody, questioned, and suspended from school. Ursula, who barely knows him, can't stand the injustice. She comes forward and tells the principal what she heard, insisting that he's innocent. Matt is allowed to go back to school, but people don't look at him the same again. He loses friends, loses his positions in clubs and extracurricular activities, and spirals down in depression. Ursula doesn't mean to at first, but she strikes a friendship with him. It's good to have someone like her by his side, because Matt is in for even more problems with a community, a student body, and parents who won't forget what happened.

This is an intense book that covers mass hysteria, bullying, and friendship. It's realistic and the two main characters come to life. The suspense and pacing are consistent, with the last quarter of the novel hardest to put down.
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Carole A. Reedy
5.0 out of 5 stars One of her best....timely and disturbing, but so true
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2016
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Subjectwise a timely book. But, the outstanding feature is the way people's lives change in ways you never imagine....cause and effect....and in the end how understanding and friendship can change the course of one's life. Brilliantly executed from the point of view of two teenagers.
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Kroaleen
3.0 out of 5 stars I don't know
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2019
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Me Oates is one of my favorite authors. This is the first time I've ever given her only 3 stars. The topic is timely, for sure, but I just didn't "feel" the characters as I usually do with her books. They were more stereotypes than complex 3 dimensional people. I didn't quit reading but it didn't capture me like her novels normally do. Everyone has less than perfect efforts. This maybe more aimed at an older adolescent population.
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DJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2011
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This was required reading for my 10th grader and it is an excellent book. Received it from seller very quickly!
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J. Arena
4.0 out of 5 stars The Crucible Meets Town Without Pity!
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2011
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In an era of post-Columbine hysteria, an innocent joke is turned into a circus of wild, irrational accusations and convoluted media commentary. Big Mouth & Ugly Girl are the two main characters of Joyce Carol Oates' novel, and the story is told through their observations, conversations and correspondence. It's both amusing and infuriating to see the plot unfold. You know where it's all going, and secondary characters are trotted out to move it all along. The bigots, phonies, dumb jocks, cowardly administrators and more are almost cardboard cut-outs propped up to decorate a stage.

There are no huge surprises in Big Mouth & Ugly girl, but it is a story well-told. It is certainly worth your time.
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Cheryl L. Cowen
5.0 out of 5 stars I had to purchase a kindle addition one weekend because ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2014
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I had to purchase a kindle addition one weekend because I needed to make chapter questions before Monday for my class.
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Lindsey Knisley
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book for young adults (middle school)
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2024
So important to read a book about rumors and gossip, the many ways low self-esteem can look, and the effects of actions makes many ripples. If you think you're making a stand about something, make sure it isn't hurting anyone. Is revenge ever a good idea? It could come back to hurt you even more. Not only is this story so appropriate for kids, but it is also so necessary to start a discussion about the characters, themes, symbols, metaphors, and the moral of the story.
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K.W.
5.0 out of 5 stars Englischer Titel
Reviewed in Germany on November 14, 2024
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Hörte sich gut an, habe das Buch aber noch nicht gelesen. Ist wohl eine coming off age Geschichte.
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gerard
5.0 out of 5 stars Qualité
Reviewed in France on September 22, 2019
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Très bon livre
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Pamela Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars JCO works her magic on teenage angst and trauma
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 6, 2015
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I thought Big Mouth and Ugly Girl was great. JCO works her magic on teenage angst and trauma. The story moves back and forth between Ursula and Matt. This works really well and I liked getting both their perspectives on what was happening. This book is heartbreaking and incredibly moving at times. I was shocked by what happened to Matt and the events that take place afterwards. My heart went out to Matt and Ursula. I thought Ursula was a great character, someone who isn’t afraid to speak out when they feel an injustice has been done. I found Matt and Ursula’s blossoming relationship very sweet. JCO hit the nail on the head with every sentence.

I’d highly recommend Big Mouth and Ugly Girl.
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cossa
5.0 out of 5 stars おもしろかった！
Reviewed in Japan on November 5, 2004
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表紙がかわいかったので買いました。読んでいる間もこの表紙は触り心地がいい感じにつるつるしていて、とても好きでした。長すぎない間隔で何章かに区切られているので、あきないつくりになっています。何より登場人物の性格がみんな際立っていて、混同しないところがよかったかな。展開もちょっと現実離れはしているものの、まぁありえなくはないかな？と言った内容で、違和感なく読み薦める事ができました。メールの交換も交えて進む文章はそれほど理解に苦しまないので、何冊目かのペーパーバックにもちょうどいいと思います。中盤から後半にかけてはもうじれったくてちょっとイライラしてしまいました。笑　一気に読み進められたので、読み終わった時は大変気分がよかったです。恋愛的な事もえがきつつ、それだけに終わっていないところがとてもよかったです。おすすめします。
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Yugurt
4.0 out of 5 stars Eigentlich ganz gut
Reviewed in Germany on July 18, 2022
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Das Buch ist ganz gut. Es ist eine schön und lustig zu lesene Geschichte und mir persönlich hat es Spaß gemacht es zu lesen, obwohl ich es als Schullektüre hatte.
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