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Fake Boyfriend (by Kate Brian)

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Girls create the perfect guy. Cute but contrived.

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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.

Positive messages: Girls put up fake information on a social networking site.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Some kissing.
Language: Some light swearing, like "crap" or "slut."
Consumerism: Ralph Lauren, Pepsi, XBox, movies like The Holiday and Lord of the Rings.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
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?

What's the story?

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?

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.

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Book Details
Author: Kate Brian
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: December 26, 2007
Number of pages: 272
Paperback price: $16.99
Read Aloud: 12
Read Alone: 12
This review was written by Kate Pavao
 
 

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peaceoutelsa
teen, 15 years old
13
 
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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sunnysideup7685
teen, 16 years old
14
 
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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booklover12
teen, 15 years old
 
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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Ky13
kid, 13 years old
13
 
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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Divisweetheart
teen, 16 years old
12
 
perfect book for teenz
i love it just caz of jonathan
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simply42amazing
teen, 18 years old
11
 
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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Talasaurous
kid, 11 years old
12
 
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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