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43rd out of 160 books
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Plastic Polly
by
Jenny Lundquist (Goodreads Author)
Popularity has its pitfalls, and Polly is discovering them firsthand in this middle-grade M!X novel.Polly Pierce likes being the second-most popular girl at Winston Academy, right after her BFF, Kelsy. Popularity comes with special privileges, like a seat at the best table in the cafeteria and a coveted spot on the planning committee for the school’s big talent show compet...more
Paperback, 240 pages
Published
March 19th 2013
by Aladdin M!X
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Eighth grade is tough, especially if you’re popular.
Polly Pierce likes being popular, even if it means being called Plastic Polly by Alyssa who used to be her best friend. Her other best friend, Kelsey, is in charge of planning The Groove It Up talent competition this year. As Queen of the Court, the nickname for the popular crowd at Winston Academy, whatever Kelsey says goes. A live performance on Good Morning, Maple Oaks is the grand prize this year so the girls are determined to beat their ri...more
Polly Pierce likes being popular, even if it means being called Plastic Polly by Alyssa who used to be her best friend. Her other best friend, Kelsey, is in charge of planning The Groove It Up talent competition this year. As Queen of the Court, the nickname for the popular crowd at Winston Academy, whatever Kelsey says goes. A live performance on Good Morning, Maple Oaks is the grand prize this year so the girls are determined to beat their ri...more
Plastic Polly is the #2 popular girl in middle school at Winston Academy. Most popular is Polly's best friend, Kelsey, who doesn't take to those who would differ with her. Polly is quite comfortable being a follower until she is forced to look at the reality of things. Mending a broken relationship, living up to her mom's expectations and suddenly finding herself as the PlanMaster for the most important event in Maple Oaks presents some challenging character building opportunities.
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I really loved Jenny Lundquist's other middle-grade novel Seeing Cinderella, so I was super excited to dive into her new book Plastic Polly, and Lundquist has once again captured the world of tweens with honesty, humor, and heart.
Polly is the second most popular girl in her middle school and the right hand gal to her BFF (and reigning queen bee), Kelsey. Polly enjoys being popular and all the privileges that come with it, like a seat at the Court in the cafeteria, invites to all the best parties...more
Polly is the second most popular girl in her middle school and the right hand gal to her BFF (and reigning queen bee), Kelsey. Polly enjoys being popular and all the privileges that come with it, like a seat at the Court in the cafeteria, invites to all the best parties...more
Overall: I really liked this book. It is a great book for people in middle school, but for younger people as well.
Rating: G/PG
Language: none
Sexual Content: none
Appropriate Age-Group: 9+
Summation: This is a book about the strive to be popular in middle school. When Polly's best friend, the most popular girl in school, gets injured, Polly, the second most popular girl in school, has to take up her roles. She learns the importance of friendship as well as not to judge a book by its cover. Its a gr...more
Rating: G/PG
Language: none
Sexual Content: none
Appropriate Age-Group: 9+
Summation: This is a book about the strive to be popular in middle school. When Polly's best friend, the most popular girl in school, gets injured, Polly, the second most popular girl in school, has to take up her roles. She learns the importance of friendship as well as not to judge a book by its cover. Its a gr...more
I loved PLASTIC POLLY as much even though it was completely contemporary and took me to a foreign part of the middle school world—the most popular crowd. Trust me, I was miles from that. But I could really relate to Polly, who tries to find her true self while keeping her “position” in the popular clique and juggling her friendship with Kelsey and her feelings for their once best friend Alyssa. Jenny just did such a great job transporting us to that world. I read the book in a day.
The emotions in this book felt very authentic. I want my daughter to read it before starting middle school in the fall.
A phenomenal read. Polly's journey from follower to leader is inspiring. Highly recommend to anyone who loves a good middle grade story.
Mar 18, 2013
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Fun, easy read. I read this one in one sitting. I was surprised by how much I really enjoyed it. I see myself in Polly and it took me back to middle school. Full review to come.
I love Lundquist's writing style and characters. At first I just couldn't relate to Polly and felt mildly annoyed by her "popular persona," but as I got to know her, she reminded me what it's like to be in jr. high. This book was so fun that I was really sad when I finished it.
A dazzling, literary story I will recommend to everyone! I'm in awe of the prowess with which the author navigates the world of middle school. This novel has heart and soul. I'm a big fan of her debut, Seeing Cinderella, and this sophomore novel didn't disappoint!
Heartwarming and spunky, Plastic Polly whisked me back to junior high, a world where the popular kids rule it all (or at least think they do). Polly is a great read for anyone who likes snarky middle grade fiction with heart. I definitely recommend this one.
I gave this book to my 10 year old niece, and she just loved it. She is very excited to read the other books by Jenny Lundquist.
This is a Goodreads win.
This is a Goodreads win.
Sent to my granddaughters for Christmas. Hoping to hear back what they thought. Books went out to North Carolina and Washington.
Can't wait to read Jenny Lundquist's latest!
Looking forward to this one!
Looking forward to this one!
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Jenny Lundquist grew up in Huntington Beach, California, wearing glasses and wishing they had magic powers. They didn't, but they did help her earn a degree in intercultural studies at Biola University. Jenny has painted an orphanage in Mexico, taught English at a university in Russia, and hopes one day to write a book at a café in Paris. Jenny and her husband live in northern California with thei...more
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