Scottie, Tay, Amanda, and Bella—an angsty artist's daughter, an indie tomboy, a trust fund princess, and a new age yoga goddess. Their friends...
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Aug 25, 2011
Elizabeth
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This book took me the longest time to get into, possibly because I hadn't read the previous one and it took time to become familiar with the characters.
Like any teenage "drama" book it is filled with angst and worry. Four best friends who, according to the back cover since I haven't read the other books, have survived through "it all" are now faced with their biggest challenge ever...boys. That's how you know its a teenage "drama" book, boys are involve More...
Like any teenage "drama" book it is filled with angst and worry. Four best friends who, according to the back cover since I haven't read the other books, have survived through "it all" are now faced with their biggest challenge ever...boys. That's how you know its a teenage "drama" book, boys are involve More...
Jul 17, 2008
Jenny
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Four teen girls – Worrier/boy crazy Scottie, Indie tomboy Tay, rich girl Amanda and new-age child Bella – all love to knit. Pleasant escape read for “tween” – no real sex or violence. Nice chick bonding – value of friendship etc. A little like Bauer.
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Dec 17, 2009
As the Chicks with Sticks, they survived plenty of knitty friendship dramas. Now they’re as solid as a fisherman’s sweater. As the Chicks begin their second year together, their tight circle faces its biggest challenge yet: boys.
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Feb 18, 2009
Jamie
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Loved it! Funny, sad, - all emotional heartstrings are pulled. Great chick lit. series for teens! Knitting patterns included. The descriptions of the setting are clever. To be a teenager growing up in Chicago!
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Jan 29, 2008
Kat
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I read this in two hours while waiting for Jaci to arrive at Heathrow. High school dating angst! Knitting black hole angst! Good fluffy airport reading, but the first one was better.
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Aug 18, 2009
Dani
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I liked this second installment of Chicks with Sticks, but I didn't love it. While the first book felt more edgy with each of the Chicks dealing with serious issues in their lives, this time we are treated to a light story about how the Chicks are handling their relationships with boys. Perhaps my vantage point as an adult makes a difference, but the little dramas felt overblown this time around.
Another thing that felt overblown was the magical quality of knitting. (I am a knitter m More...
Another thing that felt overblown was the magical quality of knitting. (I am a knitter m More...
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Aug 11, 2011
This book really disappointed me. Although it dealt very realistically with the problems of highschool relationships, and was a decent book overall, it in no way even comes close to the incredible (It's a Purl Thing) that precluded it. It felt like a dashed-together sequel. Scottie (the main character) really changed, and since it's from Scottie's point of view the entire writing was altered. I can give this at best a neutral rating.
Jul 31, 2010
Deb
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I liked the first book in the series cause it got me to start knitting again and I liked how the friendship between the 4 girls formed and progressed. This second book however, bored me with the angst. Scotty's perplexity about relationships, though it rang true, got very old. She "brooded" at least once in every chapter. The boys are too perfect. I wish I knew boys like that.
Jun 16, 2010
Robyn
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This book was ok. It was a good piece although it was kinda slow and not very exciting. There is a kniting club inwhich the main character Scottie meets a boy. The boys mom wants the girls to knit for her, although will it turn out badly.
May 15, 2010
Heather
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Do you remember the days where you felt like the only one who hadn't had a boyfriend yet? You so much wanted a boy to ask you out on a date? and had imagined your first kiss? Come join the girls who are the best of friends, despite the vast differences, who love to spend time together as much as they love knitting.
Chicks with Sticks is sweet, innocent, and funny. Can't wait to read the other books.
Chicks with Sticks is sweet, innocent, and funny. Can't wait to read the other books.
Jan 27, 2011
♥Emily♥
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Interesting book. Made me thinkalot about different things. But, all in all, I rate it a four. The reason its a four not a five is cause its for ppl a tiny bit older then i am. But i still liked it!
Mar 22, 2010
Michelle
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I am not older than target demographic for this novel. That said, Scottie got on my nerves with all her whining about wanting a boyfriend.
Jun 11, 2010
Hannah
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Just as great as the first one with a very similar theme, except maybe a little more friendship problems and romance.
Jul 24, 2010
Maureen
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This was book 2 of the Chicks with Sticks series. It's cute. Kinda like reading Beverly Hills 90210, the early years...but with knitting. I look forward to reading book 3.
Jun 03, 2010
Amy
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I reall enjoyed this book. A great light read for the beach. Just a basically good, clean read ..
Jan 30, 2012
Rebecca
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Those who like romance, confusion, I highly recommend this book.
you can live like I did
you can live like I did
Mar 26, 2011
Allison
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not as good as the first one but sitll a good book, just read the first one!
Oct 10, 2011
Cindi
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This was teen chick lit, so it was a little fluffy for my taste, but I'm sure teen girls or pre-teens would enjoy.
Oct 19, 2009
Caitlinleah
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Knitting community is new for me. i always hated talking to knitters and their pretentions about yarns. (poor people knit, too.) so teenagers= cool and poor, and makes for a knit community something like the one i am glad to be a part of. i love trashy YA anyway, so a little yarn makes it even more fun.
Jun 16, 2010
Piper
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This wasn't one of my favourite books this term but this book was still pretty good even though it did get a little bit boring . This book was about a Knitting club that knits every week . But when a new boy moves in beside one of the main characters Scottie they become really close , but when the new boys mom want the girls to Knit for her does the relationship between Scottie and the new boy fall apart . I would recommend this book to anyone who want a long read .
Oct 01, 2008
Julie
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Boring.
And I get annoyed that these "Friends" books, along the lines of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, insist on bringing together four people who are SO different. I realize you can't populate a book with four similar characters, but now way would these girls be friends in real life. A vegan hippie with dreadlocks, a gorgeous socialite, a chick-flick-scorning tough girl, and an uninteresting regular girl. Give me a break.
And I get annoyed that these "Friends" books, along the lines of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, insist on bringing together four people who are SO different. I realize you can't populate a book with four similar characters, but now way would these girls be friends in real life. A vegan hippie with dreadlocks, a gorgeous socialite, a chick-flick-scorning tough girl, and an uninteresting regular girl. Give me a break.
Oct 13, 2008
Jennifer
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I thought this was a cute little read. It's aimed at the YA crowd and not the middle aged lady crowd, but I still enjoyed the book.
I was disapointed that when I gave these books to my teenaged niece who knits - she didn't like them. I thought they would be perfect for her and she couldn't get through them. :( Oh well. I still thought they were cute.
I was disapointed that when I gave these books to my teenaged niece who knits - she didn't like them. I thought they would be perfect for her and she couldn't get through them. :( Oh well. I still thought they were cute.
Mar 22, 2008
Crystal
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Teen knitting part two. I liked the first book better, but this one was still fun to listen to on audio. The characters seemed younger this time, or I am aging more rapidly. This felt like more of a teen book than the first did. I guess that was because it was less about knitting and coming of age and more about boy/girl relationships.
Jan 27, 2008
Megan
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so, much like the traveling pants series which I shamelessly loved... cute teen chick lit... this is absolutely an easy read and is inspiring me to explore more knitting... and makes me want to form a stichin' group :)
