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In All American Girl Meg Cabot shows that she is comfortably carving out a niche for herself as an author of teen-chick-lit, albeit with the same plot line: an ordinary American girl who thinks she's not ordinary becomes an involuntary celebrity and realises life's the same whatever. This time, rather than becoming princess of a small fictional nation, as Mia does in The Princess Diaries, the heroine Sam saves the American president's life. Perhaps when Cabot's on her fifth ordinary heroine who thinks she's not ordinary, becomes an involuntary celebrity etc the idea may lose its lustre, but this book is fun, witty, cynical and realistic enough to ensure that the idea still shines.
Sam lives in Washington DC, is the middle teenager between two very annoying sisters, and dyes all her clothes black. She has a best friend, she's not cool like her big sister, she doesn't have a boyfriend but thinks she's in love with someone, and she likes to draw. Her credentials as an "ordinary" girl who thinks she's a misfit (black clothes, not a cheerleader) are established immediately, and the story flies from there. Sam's appeal lies in how she's bothered about making things genuine in her life, whilst Cabot's winning touch is in her realism--the president is a normal guy who likes cookies; the plot where Sam saves him is not impossible; the resulting fuss is boring and her priorities lie elsewhere (making lists of Top Tens, worrying about who she wants to go out with, going to her drawing classes).
Fans of Princess Mia will probably read this book in one sitting, and become equally attached to Sam, with her usual teenage desire to feel unusual. For now Meg Cabot's star of an idea continues to shine brilliantly. --Olivia Dickinson --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Families South East Magazine, 1 September 02
...ideal entertainment for the older child.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book has to be my favourite EVER! It is great for any girl who enjoys teenage reads! When I read it I was blown away! I really didnt expect it to be so good, but believe me, it was!
Sam is an ordinary teenage girl who loves Gwen Stefani. She has an older sister who she cant stand, not only because she is a perfect, popular cheerleader, but also because she is going out with the boy that is Sam's soulmate. When her sister grasses her up for something, Sam is forced to attend art classes with Susan Boone who she can't stand. Then she meets David, a boy who, like her, is into Gwen Stefani and Reel Big Fish. What she doesn't know is that he is the presidents son!!
PLEASE READ THIS AS YOU WILL LOVE IT. An interesting, but predictable book that even teaches you a bit about art!!
Sam is an ordinary teenage girl who loves Gwen Stefani. She has an older sister who she cant stand, not only because she is a perfect, popular cheerleader, but also because she is going out with the boy that is Sam's soulmate. When her sister grasses her up for something, Sam is forced to attend art classes with Susan Boone who she can't stand. Then she meets David, a boy who, like her, is into Gwen Stefani and Reel Big Fish. What she doesn't know is that he is the presidents son!!
PLEASE READ THIS AS YOU WILL LOVE IT. An interesting, but predictable book that even teaches you a bit about art!!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a excellent book, and i've only got one bad thing to say about it, there's no sequel.
Sam is an ordinary teen, who views Gwen Stefani as her role model. One day when ditching art class, Sam manages to save the life of the president! She attends dinner at the white house in her honour, and begins noticing the first son, David. She thinks she likes him, but there's only one problem. She's completely and totally in love with her sister's boyfriend Jack, or so she thinks.
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes Meg Cabot's other books, The princess diaries. Personally I think this book is about 100 times better than PD, but you be the judge.
If you don't read this book you'll fully be missing out. Everyone can relate to Sam, and you'll want to read this time and time again.
Sam is an ordinary teen, who views Gwen Stefani as her role model. One day when ditching art class, Sam manages to save the life of the president! She attends dinner at the white house in her honour, and begins noticing the first son, David. She thinks she likes him, but there's only one problem. She's completely and totally in love with her sister's boyfriend Jack, or so she thinks.
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes Meg Cabot's other books, The princess diaries. Personally I think this book is about 100 times better than PD, but you be the judge.
If you don't read this book you'll fully be missing out. Everyone can relate to Sam, and you'll want to read this time and time again.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When Sam Madison saves the life of the American president she doesn't realise what she has got herself in for. Being the Teen ambassador to the UN isn't all it's cracked up to be, deciding between childrens paintings, attending dinners and staying in the White House for three hours after school every Wednesday isn't fun! Especially when you are in love with your sisters boyfriend Jack and you have to go to Susan Boones every Tuesday for an art lesson. Then there is the small problem of everyone thinking that you are in love with the President's son David. Even Sam's sisters Lucy and Rebecca think theres a bit of "frisson" going on between Sam and David. This book is witty, heartbreaking and realistic! It is a great read and a great buy!!
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Awful nasty book- the glowing references are all to the original, not...
The plot of the book is basically: should Sam have sex with her boyfriend(who looks suspiciously "hot" on that cover- good luck finding a sixteen year old who looks like that)? Read more
Published 21 days ago by Miss Scarlett
Great Book
This book is very good. It it about a girl who risks her life to save the President of the USA and how her life changes just like that. I love it.
Published 10 months ago by anonymus
Fun Teen Novel
I generally enjoy Meg Cabot books and this one was no exception. Very funny; ordinary girl thrown into extraordinary situation set-up, quirky characters and a cute romance made... Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2008 by TG
Meg Cabot is cool !
Meg Cabot writes a mean teen chick lit story. You go through life wishing you could think of brilliant put downs and one liners, all Meg's characters have got it off to a... Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2008 by Cheryl Brassey
All American Girl by Meg Cabot
Meg Cabot is probably most famous for her best-selling books `The Princess Diaries'. She doesn't disappoint in this book which calls upon your imagination and lack of... Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2007 by mel cheetham
Another Fab book from meg cabot
i was never been o big fan of meg cabbots book until i read teen idol and then all american girl.Meg cabot has a way of writng the books ever so briliantly. Read more
Published on 5 Nov 2006 by Ginny Clearwater
Well dramatised
Like most others, I was introduced to the work of Meg Cabot through the film of The Princess Diaries. Read more
Published on 6 Sep 2006 by DGS
All American Success
Meg Cabot is one of the most loved authors for teenagers today. After the Princess Diaries many wondered if she would be able to pull off more successes but with a string of hits... Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2005 by "cordery8"
Okay
After reading the Princess Diaries and the Mediator series, I absolutley became a fan of Meg Cabot.
All American Girl,was kind of disappointing for me. Read more
All American Girl,was kind of disappointing for me. Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2005 by Judith
Very original
I loved this book! Sam Madison saves the life of the President and is catapulted into a world of fame and glory. Anyone who loved 'The Princess Diaries' will love this. Read more
Published on 31 Oct 2004 by "jade_90"
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