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Post by secondhandshoes on Jun 11, 2007 0:57:42 GMT -5
haha, the only thing I remember about this book was the Hanson mention and me being super ticked that Stacey didn't have anything by them.
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Post by aln1982 on Nov 22, 2007 9:41:15 GMT -5
I’m not sure why but I really like this book. For some reason, I like Stacey’s attitude as opposed to some of the books where she’s being “too cool” or things like that. I really enjoyed reading about her relationship with her mom and with how she was so patient with and good to the Brooke kids. Too bad Mr. Brooke ended up being kind of a jerk because he seemed nice at first. I thought it was funny how Stacey was checking him out when she first met him. ;D
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2008 19:57:46 GMT -5
I enjoyed this book. I think it was a good thing that Mrs. McGill was mature and knew what she wanted, that she wouldn't settle for the first guy she saw, not because he was the first guy, but because she knew what she wanted in a man. Yes, she seemed a bit harsh and didn't give him much of a chance, but if she realised there were things in him she wouldn't accept, why waste her time? It's maturity. Also, I liked that Stacey wanted a boyfriend for her mom. If she'd succeeded, it would have been interesting to see how long she would have liked him. Maybe she would have become jaleous or possessive of her mom. Joni was annoying, but her reaction was one I could very well understand. And John was a little too strict with his kids, I don't think it would have worked with Mrs. McGill.
In this book, it is referenced that Mallory gave a class to the 8th graders and she got teased. Does anyone know what book it took place in?
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Post by booboobrewer on Mar 21, 2008 20:14:35 GMT -5
^Kristy in Charge.
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Post by aln1982 on Mar 21, 2008 22:48:26 GMT -5
I enjoyed this book. I think it was a good thing that Mrs. McGill was mature and knew what she wanted, that she wouldn't settle for the first guy she saw, not because he was the first guy, but because she knew what she wanted in a man. Yes, she seemed a bit harsh and didn't give him much of a chance, but if she realised there were things in him she wouldn't accept, why waste her time? It's maturity. Also, I liked that Stacey wanted a boyfriend for her mom. If she'd succeeded, it would have been interesting to see how long she would have liked him. Maybe she would have become jaleous or possessive of her mom. Joni was annoying, but her reaction was one I could very well understand. And John was a little too strict with his kids, I don't think it would have worked with Mrs. McGill. In this book, it is referenced that Mallory gave a class to the 8th graders and she got teased. Does anyone know what book it took place in? I agree and felt the same way. I really liked Mrs. McGill in this book. ;D Stacey, too.
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Post by booboobrewer on Apr 5, 2008 20:19:10 GMT -5
I quite like this one. I like the book club stuff, even if the BSC don't discuss theirs as much as Stacey and her mom ( Jacob Have I Loved is one of my favorites!) I think John seemed all right. I couldn't NOT like him because of this one thing he says; when they come to the McGills for Thanksgiving, he brings food and says the Native Americans didn't come to the Thanksgiving feast empty-handed. Stacey asks if that makes her and her mother Pilgrims. And he replies, "I suppose it does. The best-looking pilgrims I've ever seen." Hahaha that cracked me up. I know I would have been frustrated having to put up with all that stuff from Joni. But I felt for her at the end when she was crying so hard It was sweet of Stacey to want to maintain connections with the kids. Ewan was cute. I like when Joni says she's a vegetarian, and later he calls her a vegetable
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Post by lovelylemontree on Jun 25, 2008 0:11:00 GMT -5
I just finished reading this one and have probably read it twice before. It's one of my favorites of the later books, perhaps even the favorite. I tend to prefer Stacey's books and their storylines now that I'm older, and I like the books that prominently feature Mrs. McGill.
Mrs. McGill's my favorite parent in the series and she's probably one of the most developed. I enjoy her relationship with Stacey. They seem to walk the line between mother-daughter and friends. I think they'll always be very close.
As for this book, I think one of the reasons I enjoy it so much is that compared to the poor quality of the later books, the writing's fairly good. The character interactions and dialogue were realistic and Stacey's inner-thoughts were well-expressed. The book was very to the point. That was in part due to one of the best things about this book - no subplot! I loved that all the baby-sitting chapters were about the Brooke kids. Usually, the baby-sitting chapters detract from the main story, but here they enhanced it. I really appreciated that. Thanks, Suzanne Weyn!
The BSC book club could definitely have been cut. It read like an early idea that didn't pan out. The editors should have dumped it.
I love the cover art. I love that Joni's face so clearly says, "I will cut you while you sleep, b-itch." However, Mrs. McGill would never wear those shoes.
Mr. Brooke was a goober. I can see why Mrs. McGill was initially attracted to him, and why she eventually dumped him. Crazy daughter aside, he did seem vaguely self-involved, something that probably would have become more and more apparent as the relationship wore on. She did seem to look for faults in him, though, with her complaints about the supposed color contacts and hair dyeing. But if she wasn't interested, she wasn't interested.
Usually, I find the sitting charges precocious, obnoxious, and eye roll-inducing. I actually liked Joni and Ewan though. They seemed more realistic. Ewan was confused and cautious. Joni was a brat. I understood her actions and attitude though. She was going through a difficult time, her mom abandoned her, and her dad dealt with her poorly. I felt for her.
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Post by zoar3 on Dec 1, 2009 21:05:46 GMT -5
Speaking of the cover, doesn't Mr.Brooke resemble the Pike Triplet wearing the red shirt on the cover of Mary Anne and Miss Priss (#73)?
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Post by oldhickory on Feb 16, 2010 14:56:49 GMT -5
this is kind of random, but one day my mom was making enchiladas while i was reading this book, so now when i read this it reminds me of enchiladas everytime. a lot of people are saying they understand why joni acted out, but i really didn't like her. there's no excuse for her behavior -- everybody has to deal with change. my dad owns his own business, and i know if i deleted his files or threw away his mouse, my dad would put me in my place on the spot. mr. brooke was definitely a jerk, but he should have put an end to her bratty behavior the first time.
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Post by sparklymouse on May 28, 2010 12:57:04 GMT -5
This is the first Stacey book I've liked in a while. I think the most interesting part was the chapter where the club members were talking about when their parents started to date again. They were all very real and honest. This revelation blew my mind: Dude, Richard had multiple girlfriends before Sharon. Never would have guessed that. It didn't bother me that they talked about a book club but didn't really follow through with it. It reminded me of our book club on here that fizzled out after like 6 books. Sometimes things sound like a good idea in the moment.
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Post by oldhickory on Oct 23, 2010 21:34:51 GMT -5
i am rereading, and i like this book more every time. compared to the older books, it's so modern. all the references to computers and things are a refreshing change from the usual anti-technology and modernization. (is there a word for that?) it also helps that i only found this book a few years ago, so it "feels" newer.
i am just getting started, so i haven't gotten to joni's bad behavior yet. normally i can't stand her, but early on, she seems so sweet. i LOVE how she defends ewan and her mom. i really feel for her. she is so young and already she is carrying so much. she probably kind of feels like the glue of the family, with her mom running off and her dad being so clueless. she reminds me a lot of mallory in that sense.
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Post by booboobrewer on Oct 23, 2010 22:59:00 GMT -5
Dude, Richard had multiple girlfriends before Sharon. Never would have guessed that. Haha. Wonder what his type was...
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Post by virgoscorpio on Dec 2, 2010 22:40:28 GMT -5
OMG!!!
I can't believe how no one has commented on the fact that, on the cover, Stacey looks like she has a huge bulge and/or camel toe!
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Post by anzuhana on May 18, 2011 11:39:38 GMT -5
I liked that things didn't work out between Mrs. McGill and Mr. Brooke since not every divorced parent in Stoneybrook has to get together with someone. I also liked reading about the relationship between Stacey and her mom and the book discussions that they had.
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Post by oldhickory on May 19, 2011 13:28:04 GMT -5
^ if only they could have picked a book that wasn't so conveniently similar to the plot :] but i did like that part too.
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