First Date
A Sweet, Feel-Good YA Romance
$36.67
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
1 January 2012
Summary
One hundred girls. One reality show. One date with America’s most eligible teenage bachelor. Addy Davidson wants absolutely nothing to do with any of it. Perfect for fans of Lynn Painter.
Seventeen-year-old Addy has a plan: get good grades, earn a scholarship to an Ivy League college, and stay far away from the spotlight. So when her principal chooses her to represent their school on The Book of Love, a new reality show where one hundred girls compete for a p…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781401684884 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1401684882 |
| Author: | Krista McGee |
| Publisher: | Thomas Nelson Publishers |
| Imprint: | Thomas Nelson Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 1 January 2012 |
| Weight: | 389g |
| Dimensions: | 20mm x 139mm x 213mm |
| Audience Age: | 13-99 |
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Critics Review
’…a touching, fun, edifying, campy, quick and downright delicious teen read.’ * USAToday.com *
’…with sparks of wit, the story offers a positive message about being true to oneself…’ * Publishers Weekly *
‘McGee’s debut novel is an absolute gem.“Anyone who enjoys reality television and a well-told story shouldn’t hesitate to read this great book…’ * Romantic Times TOP PICK! *
This light teenage romance with a reality-show twist is entertaining and forgivably predictable. Getting good grades and into an Ivy League college are 17-year-old Addy’s two goals in life. So when her principal taps her to represent her school on the new reality TV show The Book of Love, Addy isn’t thrilled, despite the show’s prize of a date to the prom with Jonathon Jackson, the son of the president of the United States. Looking to be sent home quickly, unlike the other 99 girls, Addy doesn’t fawn over the First Son and instead chooses to just be herself, which, to her dismay, endears her to viewers and prolongs her stay. Addy’s positive attention attracts some serious nastiness from her competitors and the show’s director, Hank, which convinces Addy that her purpose on the show is to really share her faith. Relying on Christianity, Addy musters the courage to persevere, just like her deceased missionary parents, who are referenced throughout. Short transcripts of interviews with the show’s participants are sprinkled between chapters, underscoring the vapid nature of the other girls. Although reality shows and religion don’t usually mix, this text blends both well and serves up Addy as a believable and endearing heroine. * Kirkus Reviews *
Krista McGee
Krista McGee lives in Tampa and spends her days as a wife, mom, teacher, and coffee snob. She is also the author of Anomaly, First Date, Starring Me, and Right Where I Belong.
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