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Alice on the Outside (Alice #11)
In this charming repackage from a beloved series, Alice doesn’t feel like fitting in.Alice McKinley likes her life, but she senses things are changing. She gets a little bored by her best friends Elizabeth’s and Pamela’s obsession with clothes and makeup. She’s just not that interested. And though she is very interested in her boyfriend, Patrick, she’s not entirely sure ho...more
Paperback, 208 pages
Published
March 6th 2012
by Atheneum Books for Young Readers
(first published 2002)
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A great Alice story, definitely comparable to Alice in Lace (my favorite) in terms of greatness. To get a real world view of prejudice the entire school is divided into As, Bs, and Cs and are granted different levels of privileges. Certain groups are required to use certain staircases, water fountains, and are allowed to board the school buses first. The students have strong emotional reactions to the experiment and have a great in class discussion. I was so glad to read about another meaty assi...more
I read this for my Resources for Children class. At first I was so surprised at the amount of "sex talk" in this book (the main character, Alice, is only 13 going on 14), but then it became quite clear that that's the point of this series. This series has been challenged in is still controversial, but I actually don't see much wrong with it. Sex is always talked about as something that will happen in the very far away future, and the questions Alice would ask about sex were very innocent and one...more
Alice's school does an experiment about racism. Preachy, maybe, but compelling. I like school stories, and the book gets across the schoolwide feelings, starting with good cheer (any break from routine is fun!) and going through to tension and violence.
During the experiment, Alice befriends a girl called Lori who later invites her to sleep over (view spoiler)...more
During the experiment, Alice befriends a girl called Lori who later invites her to sleep over (view spoiler)...more
Personally, I wouldn't say that this book was a great read but I like the concept behind this book as well as the series. It answers questions that girls are too scared to ask. I really wish I had these books when I was a couple years younger so I had answers to some of these questions and sometimes even still there are times I read something I didn't know before. I also really liked the idea of that racial activity they did in the school to cause awareness because I definitely didn't have anyth...more
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Another good one, this time about the alienation teens can feel, even among their friends. The consciousness-raising event seemed like an interesting experiment, too, about superiority, bullying and entitlement. I still have trouble believing a teen girl is that at ease talking with her father about "sexual intercourse." (Why, always, with the whole phrase? She sounds like a scientist working on the Kinsey Report, not someone who gets embarrassed during a kiss with her boyfriend at her dad turni...more
I think that Alice on the Outside is an amazing book , for teenage girls to read. This book had my full attention aspecially when she started really liking a boy. She starts thinking she's in love but it was mostly lust. Even though it talks mostly about sex. It talks about sex in a good manner. Its not like middle school students doesn't talk about anyway. I would love to read more books from this author. It relates to me in so many different ways.
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This book talks about sex in ways that are better than how most books for middle school kids talk about sex. A low bar, and yet I was impressed... For example, it contains the radical idea that women should enjoy themselves and ask for what they want sexually! Wait until love and marriage remains the theme though.
There is a ton of fascinating stuff to analyze here if you want to be a geek with me.
There is a ton of fascinating stuff to analyze here if you want to be a geek with me.
I really loved this installment and I'm unable to pinpoint why. I think overall it just teaches a very nice lesson about tolerance. Just because people are different than you that doesn't provide you with the grounds to be cruel or to treat them any differently. Alice was a great example of tolerance this go around. I'm excited to continue my journey with her!
In this book Alice and her classmates have to take part in a diversity exercise in which dark-haired people are given priviledges over light-haired people. Also, Alice makes a new friend that she finds out is a lesbian. Now, I love Alice, but I think her reaction to this news at the ripe old age of 13 is awfully mature. I think Naylor gives Alice too much credit sometimes in order to portray what the "right" action would be rather than the "realistic" action. For instance, no girl I ever knew at...more
I don't really quite know where to put these. Quite wholesome, but with frank discussion of all manner of girlish stuff. I talk them to my younger middle school girls. This is the right fit.
Now the Alice books are finally getting some meat! Herein: sexual intercourse (just talking about it - as Alice would say, she's only 14), racism and homophobia. I quite enjoyed it.
alice again i know but i cant stop i love these books. this one is so good that i read it in 2 days. i love that these books realate to life as a teenager.
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A hilarious book about Alice feeling left out and all alone. The world seems to be changing along with everyone but Alice.
This book was okay.Some thing weren't answered at the end. I think it could have ended a little differently. Over all it didn't have to much bad things.
I Thought This Book Was Very Interesting. Discussing About Prejudice Between Things That Are Right And Wrong. I Hope Everyone Who Has Read This Book Or Is Currently Reading It Enjoys It.
Jan 17, 2010
Libby
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The end of 8th grade for Alice and her friends--they learn about prejudice and go to the 8th grade dance.
this was a great book. it would be a good book for girls...boys STAY AWAY.
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Too much like an afternoon special... Issues are important though
Mar 07, 2012
Indah Threez Lestari
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Apr 27, 2010
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F NAY alice bk.11
Disini ALice sudah mulai beranjak dewasa. Sudah mulai milih gaun sendiri. Tapi sayang sekali dia nggak punya mama untuk membantunya. Rasanya sedih banget karna disini Alice merasa seperti outsider, bahkan untuk teman-temannya sendiri.
Feb 15, 2013
Chloe
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Really good! Loving the series.
book 11. in which alice explore prejudice and sexuality, and patrick gets mono just in time for the big dance.
throughout the series, alice does a lot of things she finds embarrassing or stupid, but whenever it comes to the big decisions she's usually right on (ex: standing up for leslie and lori in this installment.) which is cool, but also just a teeny weeny big annoying...
throughout the series, alice does a lot of things she finds embarrassing or stupid, but whenever it comes to the big decisions she's usually right on (ex: standing up for leslie and lori in this installment.) which is cool, but also just a teeny weeny big annoying...
I love the Alice Series! It's great!
This next installment in the Alice series covers topics from prejudice to abstinence. Though Alice thinks of her life as boring and plain, there is never a dull moment in the Alice books.
Aug 24, 2008
Caroline
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amazing at the time. prolly a little too young for me now, but this was the book that got me hooked on the alice books.
December 2012 re-read.
Long live Alice!
Long live Alice!
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Phyllis Reynolds Naylor was born in Anderson, Indiana, US on January 4, 1933.
Her family were strongly religious with conservative, midwestern values and most of her childhood was spent moving a lot due to her father's occupation as a salesman.
Though she grew up during the Depression and her family did not have a lot of money, Naylor stated that she never felt poor because her family owned good boo...more
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Her family were strongly religious with conservative, midwestern values and most of her childhood was spent moving a lot due to her father's occupation as a salesman.
Though she grew up during the Depression and her family did not have a lot of money, Naylor stated that she never felt poor because her family owned good boo...more
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