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A Catastrophe of Nerdish Proportions (The Nerd Girls #2)
The Nerd Girls are back. And though they seek to leave behind all the drama with the popular girls, the ThreePees feel they have a score to settle with the Nerds and will stop at nothing to do so. Fed up with the perpetual infighting, the school principal insists that if the two groups want to continue to "compete" with one another, they will do so in a productive manner a...more
Hardcover, 272 pages
Published
July 31st 2012
by Disney-Hyperion
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The nerd girls are back and funnier than ever. The reader will meet Beanpole, Alice, and Maureen once again and in amusing circumstances. Will Alice poison herself through scientific experiment? Will Maureen step up and be a leader? Will Beanpole learn to stick up for herself? These questions are mostly answered in this next book in the series.
The nerd girls worst nightmare has come true, they must work together with the ThreePees in an Academic Septatholon. There is scoffing on both sides; the...more
When I received an advance copy from Net Galley, I was surprised to realize this was the second in a series. Luckily, there is a recap of events from the first book hidden in the opening chapters of A Catastrophe of Nerdish Proportions.
The Nerd Girls are composed of Mo, Beanpole, and Q. Sarcastic Maureen is a fan of eating her emotions and has the flab to show for it. Barbara is the klutzy but kind child of "Department Store Mom" and "Department Store Dad", which (to my shock) isn't presented a...more
The Nerd Girls are composed of Mo, Beanpole, and Q. Sarcastic Maureen is a fan of eating her emotions and has the flab to show for it. Barbara is the klutzy but kind child of "Department Store Mom" and "Department Store Dad", which (to my shock) isn't presented a...more
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The battle between the Nerd Girls and the ThreePees has finally gone too far. Principal Mazer is determined to end the feud before any more damage is done. (You should have seen the art room once the ThreePees attacked the Nerd Girls locked inside.). Now all six girls must work together to represent the Aardvarks at the Academic Septathlon. If they don’t pull together, there will be consequences.
What I love about this story is the quirky characters. Meet the Nerd Girls and their nemeses.
Maureen...more
What I love about this story is the quirky characters. Meet the Nerd Girls and their nemeses.
Maureen...more
The Nerd Girls are still fighting with the ThreePees (pretty, popular, perfect) and when the pranks go a little far, the six girls are ordered to work together as their school's team in the Academic Septatholon. Horror of horrors--how will this happen? The ThreePees are only concerned with the prize money so they can purchase the latest designer handbag while the Nerd Girls have real problems--Mo's dad is trying to worm his way back into her family's life, Beanpole can't go anywhere without trip...more
Allergic Alice, who's allergic to everything, thinks perhaps her allergies are psychosomatic. Beanpole Barbara is still bonking into everything. And Maureen is still sarcastic and chubby. The three are also still battling the ThreePees (pretty, popular, perfect) and their actions get the principal involved - who forces them to enter an academic challenge.
Better than The Rise of the Dorkasaurus
Better than The Rise of the Dorkasaurus
Yep, still love this series. I am convinced that it is the perfect read aloud for middle schoolers. Last year, I read the first book aloud and had a captive audience every day. Maybe it was due to my dynamic reading that could win a Grammy, or maybe it was the great characters. Either way, the kids loved the book. Nerd Girls: A Catastrophe of Nerdish Proportions is no different. This book should be read aloud!
Let me start by saying that the biting sarcasm of the narrator is fabulous. I love the...more
Let me start by saying that the biting sarcasm of the narrator is fabulous. I love the...more
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Stayed up til midnight finishing "Nerd Girls" (thanks to having power!) A good read, with lots of little twists and tales to keep the reader hooked on their feud with the ThreePees.
There are a ton of put downs and unkindness on the parts of most of the girls, which I hate to think is typical for friendships. I am extremely happy Sofes turned out okay in the end!
There are a ton of put downs and unkindness on the parts of most of the girls, which I hate to think is typical for friendships. I am extremely happy Sofes turned out okay in the end!
This book is definitely one that would appeal to middle and secondary school students. While there is much fun and adventure, life lessons are clear and valuable. The ending is not perfect and everyone doesn't become friends, but it is happy and everything works out well. The Nerd Girls come out ahead but not in the way you might expect. The descriptions of the scholastic competition so very true to life, and I say that as a former teacher of gifted/talented classes and academic coach. Situation...more
It was good. At least it gave me a good sense of sarcasm.
Received through Goodreads-First Reads. I loved this book... there were times when I recognized a familiar TV or movie, but the overall story was great. The best part of this book are the characters... I want to be friends with them in real life!! The ending was unpredictable and realistic, not a fairytale expectation. Middle and high school-ers will enjoy this because the things that happen to the characters, happen in real life... with the same emotions.
Fun.
I thought the book had a fun style. There were also tender moments. It had some interesting family dynamics too. I liked the compettition and how some of the characters were really in their element. I could identify most with the character by name Barbara aka Beanpole. I could also relate a lot to Sofes. I never read the first book and was able to follow this just fine. I purchased it to particpate in a group read here at goodreads where the author participated.
Couldn't get into it.
The Nerd Girls take on the ThreePees (pretty, popular and perfect) aka the Mean Girls. Outwardly they don't win, but where it counts, they do. Funny and sarcastic. Should be popular with tweens.
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Omg !!!! I won the first book at my school for a book thing and got the author to sighn it :D I haven't even opened the book !! But I hear it's great :)
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