- Paperback: 176 pages
- Publisher: Piccadilly Press Ltd (20 Dec 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 185340862X
- ISBN-13: 978-1853408625
- Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 621,125 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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An interwoven story of five teenagers full of wry observations on the plight of 15 year olds (and their parents). Music and dancing beckon Jemma Farrant, Chelsea Gee, Sumitha Banerjji, Laura Turnbull and Jon Joseph to the Stomping Ground nightclub - but fate seems to have other ideas.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I picked up this book in the school library and chose it because of the cover! Who said you can't judge a book by it's cover! well I can! I read the title saw the cover and thought "what a great looking book!". I was write its an exellent book! So, so funny!! It gives you some great lines to use in everyday family arguements. Not only is this book funny but its also quite good to explain some thoughts that normal teenagers have! Thank you Rosie Rushton! IT's excellent!!!!! simply excellent!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
WELL< WELL WELL! What the dismal will Sumitha do next? Disobeying Rajiv by cutting her hair, naughty mite. Laura's temper is downright stupid. Her poor mother and Melvyn! Chelsea, well we all want to be her but she doesn't think like that! And Claire Farrant is such a fusser! Poor old Jemma we think. I think Jon should just tell Henry to take his life and flipping enjoy it! A fair read.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
This book is hilarious!
21 Aug 1999
Format:Paperback
I love it the characters act their age. They're not 8th graders acting like sophmores. The problems are strung together- their parents. I like it that the author rotates the story around 5 different characters. Plus, i like the way she incorporates the English words to the story and added the glossary in the back. Most of all, I love the way Rushton had the character's handwriting on the notes in the book. That was a cool touch.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
You must read this book! Repeat, MUST.
12 July 1999
Format:Paperback
Talented author Rosie Rushton introduces us to five teenagers trying to cope with life in the 90's and frustrating parents. Laura, Chelsea, Jemma, Sumitha and Jon are all totally fed up with their parents. Laura hates her mum's new toyboy boyfriend; Chelsea's embarrassed by her mum, local agony aunt, trying to be cool and fashionable; Sumitha wishes her parents would let her do what she wants; Jemma wants her mum to let her wear cool clothes and make-up; Jon longs to go to art college after school but his dad's hopes that he will go to Cambridge stand in his way. This book is brilliant and is followed up by "How Could You Do This To Me, Mum?", "I Think I'll Just Curl Up And Die" and "Does Anyone Round Here Ever Listen?" They are all absolutely brilliant and I think you should definitely read them!
Christine L. Miller Place, NY
3 Nov 2004
Format:Hardcover
Just Don't Make a Scene, Mum - by Rosie Rushton
This was a very realistic, dramatic book, full of embarrassment. Although the age of the girls in the book were a bit younger than me I could still think back and relate to how they were feeling. The age difference did have an impact on my views of the book very much and that is why I gave it such a low rating. I do not recommend this book to my age group (15 years and older), but do recommend it to younger girls. Although my age does not differ many years from the characters in the book, the issues of 13-year-olds are very different than that of 15-year-olds.
The teenagers in this book went through some very embarrassing moments, which made me feel a little better about some of my moments like theirs in the past. This book showed me the parents side of situations, and it gave me an understanding on why they make the decisions that they do, yet the book also proved parents to be a little out of hand with their choices on how to raise a child. After reading this book I thought about maybe having my mom read it, so that she could see my side of things.
If you have been embarrassed or are having problems with your family I suggest that you read this book to see that other people do experience the things that you go through, and that your not alone. This book might even make you feel that your problems aren't half as bad as you thought they were.
This was a very realistic, dramatic book, full of embarrassment. Although the age of the girls in the book were a bit younger than me I could still think back and relate to how they were feeling. The age difference did have an impact on my views of the book very much and that is why I gave it such a low rating. I do not recommend this book to my age group (15 years and older), but do recommend it to younger girls. Although my age does not differ many years from the characters in the book, the issues of 13-year-olds are very different than that of 15-year-olds.
The teenagers in this book went through some very embarrassing moments, which made me feel a little better about some of my moments like theirs in the past. This book showed me the parents side of situations, and it gave me an understanding on why they make the decisions that they do, yet the book also proved parents to be a little out of hand with their choices on how to raise a child. After reading this book I thought about maybe having my mom read it, so that she could see my side of things.
If you have been embarrassed or are having problems with your family I suggest that you read this book to see that other people do experience the things that you go through, and that your not alone. This book might even make you feel that your problems aren't half as bad as you thought they were.
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