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Fake Boyfriend
- By Kate Brian
- Genre: Coming of Age
Common Sense Media says
Girls create the perfect guy. Cute but contrived.
Parents say
Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that there isn't much here to worry about here beyond some kissing, light swearing (like "crap"), and a few product names. Also, the girls put up fake information on a social networking site.
What's the story?
Isabelle is obsessed with prom, so when her boyfriend dumps her right before the big dance she's devastated. Her best friends Vivi and Lane want to make her feel better, so they create a fake MySpace profile for Isabelle's dream guy. They don't expect that Isabelle will actually fall for him -- or that they'll soon be searching for a guy willing to impersonate "Brandon," and take Isabelle to the prom. And that's just the beginning of the mayhem.
Is it any good?
The premise feels like an '80s romantic comedy, and even if you cast the over-the-top wackiness aside, you still have a pretty predictable book with scripted and not-very-likable characters. Instead of Vivi, Lane, and Isabelle, the characters could be named The Pushy One, The Mousy One, and The Romantic. Readers will have the most trouble finding anything likable about obnoxious and controlling Vivi -- rather than the fact that she really is trying to do something nice for Isabelle when she comes up with her silly scheme.
The author does throw in a few twists at the end, but even then, readers will know that the three protagonists will find their true loves -- and remember what they love about each other -- before the book's conclusion.
Explore, discuss, enjoy
Families can talk about the fake profile that Vivi and Lane create for "Brandon." How easy is it to fake information on a social networking site? Do you believe most of what you read on sites like MySpace?
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Teen, 13 years old
October 8, 2009
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I really likesd the book but there are some parts that say some bad but not swear words but other than that it was a good book with a theme of "freinds are friends forever".
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Kid, 12 years old
April 9, 2008
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i don't know
This book tells kids that all boyfriends are not for real and are not always a great sittuiation to end up in
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Teen, 15 years old
August 5, 2009
AGE
Awesome Book! must read
All in all, this book was terrific. its been awhile since I've read it but definitely a book I will remember!
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Teen, 13 years old
July 27, 2011
AGE
Amazing Book!!
This book is amazing it is truly a book I will never forget I dont really like to read but this book made me change my mind I am now looking for books like this at the libary where I live. :)
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Teen, 14 years old
July 9, 2010
AGE
Not a cute little love story
From reading the reviews on this book it seemed like an appropriate book. It was funny, well written and relativly clean. But, the language in the book stronger then light swearing!! There were scences with physical descriptions that went beyond just kissing. One of the characters ipretends to be gay during a joke played. During the prom the girls and their classmates have alchol and are drunk!!! The girls are FAR from being role models. They seem like role models by helping their friend with her boyfriend problems, but really lie and decieve her. The way the book was written is good, but shouldn't be recommended for people with strong faith and conservative values!!!
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Teen, 15 years old
March 21, 2011
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perfect book for teenz
i love it
just caz of jonathan
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Kid, 11 years old
January 31, 2012
AGE
Fake Boyfriend Review MUST READ!!
This was a good book but some things in it where bad.Such as Thinking of sex,bad language,and some minor kissing.They also joked about some one acting gay and also geting drunk at there prom.This isnt very appropiate for younger auddience.So advise caution.
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Teen, 13 years old
November 6, 2012
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what i think bout the book fake boyfreind
i think this book is for tweens and teens of a mature age. kids 10 and under definitaly no read this book. nooooononononon not for kids. but this is a really enjoyable book. its funny and dramatic.and i am a 13 year old ad i found most funny but some not for kids.
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| Author: | Kate Brian |
| Book type: | Fiction |
| Genre: | Coming of Age |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Publication date: | December 26, 2007 |
| Number of pages: | 272 |
| Publisher's recommended age(s): | 14 - 14 |
| Read aloud: | 12 - 12 |
| Read alone: | 12 - 12 |
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