Freshman Year & Other Unnatural Disasters (Hardback) By (author) Meredith Zeitlin

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Title

Freshman Year & Other Unnatural Disasters

Authors and contributors

By (author) Meredith Zeitlin

Physical properties

Format: Hardback
Number of pages: 282
Width: 147 mm
Height: 208 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight: 386 g

Audience

Young adult

Language

English

ISBN

ISBN 13: 9780399254239
ISBN 10: 0399254234

Classifications

BISAC category code: JUV014000
BISAC category code: JUV019000
Dewey: FIC
BISAC category code: JUV039020
Nielsen BookScan Product Class: Y2.2
BISAC category code: JUV035000
BICMainSubject: YFS
BICMainSubject: YFQ
BISAC category code: JUV039000
BIC subject category: YX

Publisher

Putnam Publishing Group

Imprint name

Putnam Publishing Group

Publication date

01 March 2012

Publication City/Country

New York, NY/US

Review quote

""Freshman Year & Other Unnatural Disasters" is a lighter but still accomplished look into adolescent female friendship ... Love triangles, unfortunate photographs, soccer bullies and a mother who thinks she understands 'Typical Adolescent Behavior' are just some of the obstacles [Kelsey Finkelstein] runs across in this sitcom-paced, laugh-out-loud book."" --NPR "Zeitlin offers a story that encompasses all the horrors and thrills of starting high school ... A hilarious look at freshman year, this story serves to prep the incoming for the best and the worst high school has to offer." --"Booklist" "Kelsey is a funny, likable heroine who experiences realistic school and relationship problems that any teenage girl will be able to relate to...[an] enjoyable diversion."--"Kirkus Reviews" "Readers will enjoy this humorous story where friendship, family, and self-acceptance are much more important than plans for greatness. This coming-of-age novel will not only entertain but also educate those transitioning into high school. It is a quick read bound to appeal to a female audience." --"VOYA" "As the humorous mishaps mount in this laugh-out-loud coming-of-age novel, Kelsey gains insight and perspective through introspection and dialogue with friends. The values of good friendships are further evidenced in the honesty Kelsey and Cass show when they reconcile. In a sweet reversal, Kelsey finds that one of her many disasters has introduced her to a new guy who is, indeed, worth the wait."--"School Library Journal" "Cute and sassy, open-minded and truthful, Kelsey Finkelstein will be your new best friend."--E. Lockhart, author of "The Boyfriend List" and "The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks"" ""Meredith Zeitlin accurately portrays the rocky road of starting high school with humor and heart. Kelsey's character is realistic and believable, navigating disaster after disaster with strength and her trademark wry commentary. Friends, foes, drama, an

Main description

Laugh-out-loud funny high school drama - perfect for fans of Lauren Myracle and Meg Cabot Let's say you're fourteen and live in New York City. You'd think your life would be like a glamorous TV show, right? And yet . . . You don't have a checking account, much less a personal Black American Express card. You've never been to a club, and the only couture in your closet is a Halloween costume your mom made from an old laundry bag. In other words? You're Kelsey Finkelstein - fourteen and frustrated. Every time she tries to live up to her awesome potential, her plans are foiled. Kelsey wants to rebrand herself for high school to make the kind of mark she knows is her destiny. But just because Kelsey has a plan for greatness . . . it doesn't mean the rest of the world is in on it. Kelsey's hilarious commentary and sardonic narration of her freshman year will have readers laughing out loud - while being thankful that they're not in her shoes, of course.

Biographical note

Meredith Zeitlin is a voiceover artist who has worked in commercials, film and television shows. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.