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by Sarah Dessen (Author)
4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder Children's Books (18 April 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0340854596
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340854594
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 13 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 52,830 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Dessen is an absolutely wonderful writer - stylish, smart and funny

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'Dessen is an absolutely wonderful writer - stylish, smart and funny.' Booklist

'Dessen has done it again with this charming novel... This wonderful coming-of-age love story will be enthusiastically shared by many high school teens.' Voya

'A story heaped with crackling dialogue and sharp humour.' School Library Journal

'Readers are shown "ya-ya" type friendships are a balm to protect young women while they're kissing toads they thought were princes. Teens will just want to cheer when Colie realises that she has always had within what people were looking for externally.' School Library Journal

'Young American writer Dessen has a wit, humour and love of human eccentricity reminiscent of Anne Tyler ... 'Last Chance' is too rich and varied tobe labelled an 'issues' novel. Dessen reveals herself as the real thing: a sharp, warm and funny writer who shapes her world from the stuff of real life. Highly recommended for - well, everyone.' (Times Educational Supplement )

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars definately not be able to put down!!!!, 1 Jun 2002
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When I started to read this book I found myself unable to put it down (I finished it in less then 24hours). I found myself enthralled in the characters in the book and all the different relationships they have with each other. Aunt Mira is a wonderful character whose obsession with wrestling, cards and anything that's not working properly makes her very interesting, whilst Norman collects sunglasses and Morgan and Isobel are the best of friends but seem to constantly fight.
All these characters revolve around Colie whose mum is Kiki Sparks - fitness guru. Whilst she's away in Europe doing her FlyKiki Fitness Tour, Colie goes to stay with her aunt. Having never had a friend because of her 'fat' past, Colie has low self-esteem and confidence making her distance and unsure of the people she meets at the beginning of the book. As the book progresses, Colie finds out what she has never had and she is gradually transformed into a happy and confident fifteen-year-old, finding out what it's like to be part of the crowd and how to be noticed for the right reasons, not forgetting falling in love.
The book deals with friendship, bullying (even with adults) and most of all hope, reminding us that a little faith never hurt. It brings hope to the people who have never had the chance to be the prettiest girl in the class or the person who just didn't fit in.
This book is truly uplifting and unique in all its quality, which includes the characters, issues, feelings and not forgetting style of the writer. Sarah Dessen's style makes this book as good as it is!!! And I would beyond doubt recommend it
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8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Totally Great!, 27 Jul 2004
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Colie is a young girl, who hides under black hair, dark makeup and a lip ring. When she arrives Colby to spend the holiday with her Aunt Mira, she remembers the "fat days" when her and her mother travelled around America carefree and fat. As she settles into her new summer home, she gets a job at the local cafe, Last Chance. Here she meets some new friends, who teach her not to hide and to be sexy and confident!While in Colby, Colie learns to stand up to her worst enemy,as well as change herself into a great person and she even bags herself a new boy!This is a fanastic book that is a real feel good book!
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars last Chance, 6 April 2007
I have just finished reading this book and I got stuck in immediately. Although I generally am a fast reader, this book took me only an afternoon to read as I couldn't put it down. Dessen reaches out to the reader and speaks about so many problems that I as a teenager can relate to. Colie is a character who speaks to so many different people, and during the course of the story, the reader follows her in her own journey of self discovery. This book has inspired me to see the real person inside, and I most certainly will recommend it to any and all of my friends.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of my all time favourite books
I obtained this book free from a magazine in 1999 but didn;t read it until i was 14. From the first page, i was hooked and did not stop reading untill i had finished it. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Last Chance
"last Chance" follows Colie Sparks as she is forced to stay with her aunt for the summer, whilst her mother a self-made fitness guru tours the world spreading her teachings... Read more
Published on 28 Jul 2006 by Emilly

5.0 out of 5 stars buy it!
this book touches the perpetual teenager in all of us. a perfect holiday read. love it.
Published on 3 Jan 2006

5.0 out of 5 stars a must read!
I have never connected with a book like I did with this one! Sarah Dessen really helps you get under colie's skin so you know exactly what she's feeling. Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2004 by fannyadams2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Last Chance, a story that really touches your heart
An Amazing Book. I am 15 and my sister is 31 we both were able to read this book! At 15 it really touched my heart i connected in so many ways with Colie and found myself... Read more
Published on 28 May 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars A simple pimple, but enjoyable read
Not too long, with a sweet, but not slurpy storyline.
This book is good, not incredulous, knock me down with a feather writing, but hey, i enjoyed it enough to review it... Read more
Published on 10 Nov 2002 by K. Slusar

5.0 out of 5 stars very good
after reading the book i think the writer knows how to write a good story coz she writes about a person who was once something no one liked but becomes someone who has... Read more
Published on 17 Jul 2002 by summaya

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