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`I couldn't put this book down . . . There are lots of funny parts'
--Teen Titles magazine
--Teen Titles magazine
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Praise for the Jess Jordan stories: Limb's heroine is cleverer than Rennison's, less bonkers than McKay's, but just as captivating The Times Hilarious and spot-on how it captures those boyfriend blues Mizz Limb weaves such themes as friendship and rivalry, the importance or not of appearances and so forth ... this is pink lit that girls (and boys with a copy in a plain wrapper) will love Books for Keeps Very funny and sharply observed, this is the kind of book no teenage girl should be without The Bookseller
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Format:Paperback
Sue Limb is a very, very funny woman. In fact, she's almost as funny as Louise Rennison who, to me, is the undisputed Queen of YA Humour. Limb's books have a similar lighthearted feel, and make light of all the worst and most embarrassing moments of being a teenager.
Girl, 16: Five Star Fiasco is the fifth book in the Jess Jordan series, and is the first I've read. I think these books can be read as standalone titles, as I had no problem picking the series up from book 5. It mentions some previous goings-on that sound hilarious, so I think I will go back and read the rest at some point. Perhaps that's the reason I didn't enjoy this one more, as I haven't followed these characters through their last couple of teen years.
Limb's characters are quirky and fun, though not without their teen drama. There's relationship angst, parental problems and an identity crisis or two - basically everything you'd expect a 16-year-old to go through. Jess has a great individual voice, and is well on her way to becoming a comedian. I also really like her mum and dad, and boyfriend Fred, though he does cross over to the idiot side about halfway through the book.
Jess and her dad start writing a story called 'Lord of the Wrongs', and each write a section before sending it back to the other person. The extracts are some of the funniest things I've ever read, and as soon as I got to the part with Donald the snail and his motor attachment (not to mention SnailNav), I was cracking up laughing. Really, it's brilliant stuff, and I just wish there had been more from this story. Jess's dad stops writing it quite abruptly, then it's just sort of forgotten, which is a shame. I could have read much more!
I'm looking forward to reading more by Sue Limb, as her writing brightens up my day. I'll be sure to check out the rest of the Jess Jordan books, as well as the Zoe & Chloe series, of which I've read the latest instalment. They are a lot of fun!
3.5/5
Girl, 16: Five Star Fiasco is the fifth book in the Jess Jordan series, and is the first I've read. I think these books can be read as standalone titles, as I had no problem picking the series up from book 5. It mentions some previous goings-on that sound hilarious, so I think I will go back and read the rest at some point. Perhaps that's the reason I didn't enjoy this one more, as I haven't followed these characters through their last couple of teen years.
Limb's characters are quirky and fun, though not without their teen drama. There's relationship angst, parental problems and an identity crisis or two - basically everything you'd expect a 16-year-old to go through. Jess has a great individual voice, and is well on her way to becoming a comedian. I also really like her mum and dad, and boyfriend Fred, though he does cross over to the idiot side about halfway through the book.
Jess and her dad start writing a story called 'Lord of the Wrongs', and each write a section before sending it back to the other person. The extracts are some of the funniest things I've ever read, and as soon as I got to the part with Donald the snail and his motor attachment (not to mention SnailNav), I was cracking up laughing. Really, it's brilliant stuff, and I just wish there had been more from this story. Jess's dad stops writing it quite abruptly, then it's just sort of forgotten, which is a shame. I could have read much more!
I'm looking forward to reading more by Sue Limb, as her writing brightens up my day. I'll be sure to check out the rest of the Jess Jordan books, as well as the Zoe & Chloe series, of which I've read the latest instalment. They are a lot of fun!
3.5/5
Format:Paperback
I brought this book as a present for my Grandchild. This was one of the books she wanted, and as far as i know she loves it.
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Five Star Fiasco
Although this is the fifth book in the series I had no trouble with it being the first book I read. It definitely works as a standalone but I was I enjoyed this one so much I wish... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Sammee, I Want To Read That
Girl, 16: Five Star Fiasco
I read Girl, 16: Five Star Fiasco shortly after finishing Kisses for Lula and I loved both stories. They're right up my street; light hearted, funny and very contemporary. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Carly Bennett
Pretty dire
To be honest this is a tale in an already established series and one that unfortunately I didn't really get into. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Gareth Wilson - Falcata Times Blog
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