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The Clique Summer Collection: Massie

(2008, Fiction - Contemporary Fiction, Written by Lisi Harrison)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Rich-girl series is so materialistic it hurts.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 12–15

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Massie has to win no matter what and cheats to do it. She also tells other girls how "ugly" they are in a number of ways in order to sell makeup. When there's a lesson to be learned, the author puts it out there, and part of the humor is supposed to be that Massie will never change her ways and will always be a rich girl out of touch with reality.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    "Gawd" instead of "God" may put some off.
  • Consumerism:

    Nonstop onslaught of name brands -- to the point that the writing sounds like marketing-speak. Both the author and Massie seem obsessed with what everyone's wearing and whether it's good enough or pretty enough. Massie's many credit cards are taken away from her as punishment and given back quickly.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Massie's dad smokes a cigar. Adults drink at a party.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Clique Summer Collection: Massie

Parents need to know that if they're on the fence about whether to let tweens read this book series, the best test is whether you think reality shows about out-of-touch rich girls are out of line or harmless fun (think My Super Sweet 16). This is the book equivalent. There's no real sex, drug-related, or violent content like in the Gossip Girl series. The main character is in middle school and focused on shopping, winning, and telling other girls that they're ugly so she can sell makeup at her summer job. When there's a lesson to be learned (winning isn't everything, beauty is on the inside), part of the humor is supposed to be that Massie will never change. This is a quick beach read and the first in the Clique summer series; each girl in Massie's "Pretty Committee" will get her own book -- one a month from April to August 2008.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about whether they think characters like Massie are fun to read about or not. What other shows have you seen or books have you read that showcase lifestyles like Massie's? Would you rather be friends with someone like Massie or one of the girls she makes over? Would you like all her clothes and credit cards? Moms may also want to talk about all the makeup the middle school girls buy. What are your family's rules about makeup, credit cards, and shopping?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 3.0
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    • Positive messages

    this book is gud 4 11 to 13 tear olds...im 14 and i thought it was boring

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 3.0
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    • Positive messages

    perfect for tweens but not teens

    this book is gud 4 11 to 13 tear olds...im 14 and i thought it was boring

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 3.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    perfect for tweens but not teens

    this book is gud 4 11 to 13 tear olds...im 14 and i thought it was boring

  4. I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Massie , Massie,Massie

    I liked it but it was shallow and superfisial Massie isn't someone you should look up to but everyone wants to be her. It's the only book in the clique series i didn't like because its all about Massie.

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0

    AWSOME

    Well this is the best book but the characters arn't the best role modles.I would still suggest this series they r one of my favorite books,Besides of couse TWILIGHT!

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