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Amanda/Miranda (YA abridged version)
by
Richard Peck
"Your future lies beyond a mountain of ice, where you will die, and live again". The wisewoman's prophecy disturbs Miranda, a maidservant who bears an uncanny resemblance to her rich and arrogant mistress, Amanda Whitwell. Thrust into a tangled web of lies by Amanda, Miranda watches helplessly as one fateful night, a prophecy once foretold becomes reality . . . aboard the...more
Paperback, Abridged, 176 pages
Published
June 25th 2001
by Puffin
(first published March 11th 1980)
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I originally read this book over 10 years ago when I was in elementary school because of the name "Amanda/Miranda." I recently found it at a book outlet for 50 cents and snatched it up, recalling how much I enjoyed the story as a little girl. Well... times change and I'm sad to say it wasn't as good as I remembered it. By simply looking at the cover and reading the blurb on the back, one would think this is a story about the sailing and ultimate sinking of the Titanic. The Titanic is in (maybe)...more
What a disappointment. I have loved the other books I've read by Peck. But this didn't even come close to their caliber. I was excited that he'd written a Titanic book, and that I was reading a ton of Titanic for the 100th anniversary. But the Titanic itself was a minor detail. Pivotal moment, yes, but we were only on the ship for maybe 15-20 pages!
The 3 different POVs were irritating. I couldn't stand the character of Amanda. (I suppose you are supposed to, though.) Miranda's character changed...more
The 3 different POVs were irritating. I couldn't stand the character of Amanda. (I suppose you are supposed to, though.) Miranda's character changed...more
I picked this book up at a book sale for less then .20 cents. I didn't know anything about it. I only got it because of the title. My name is Amanda and my sister's name is Merinda but everyone calls her Miranda when they first meet her. Anyhow, I rather enjoyed it. It was an interesting story line with a somewhat satisfying ending. I only liked 2/3 of the ending. It was very interesting how the main character's name is so important, and how at the end when her name is said you have to sit and r...more
This book was about 300 pages too long, but I can't think of any portion or subplot to cut from it. All of it seems completely necessary to the story, which is complicated, emotional and very well articulated. Peck writes from the perspective of both Amanda and Miranda as well as from the third person omniscient perspective with none of the jarring transitions other books who employ that device seem to fall prey too. The historical period clothing and home decor are vibrantly described, especial...more
This novel deals with an English lady’s maid who looks like her willful mistress, enough so that when the mistress’s promiscuity ends in her drowning on the Titanic, the maid takes her place and makes a good life for herself New York. The book is fairly positive and interesting historical fiction that portrays the “upstairs/downstairs” class structure of turn of the century England. However, though the sexuality is implicit and understated, it forms the major motivation for upper class Amanda’s...more
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I LOOOOOVED reading this book! Honestly it was a treat to read. Why haven't I ever seen it before? Richard Peck's fantastic writing (I love Richard Peck!), captivating plot, good ending. I think if you're female, you'll love it. It's not very deep and it is fairly predictable, but mainly it's just a purely delightful book.
p.s. I just barely noticed that this is the YA abridged version, and I'm pretty sure that's what I read, and not the full adult version. Hmmm, I wish I could find that version,...more
p.s. I just barely noticed that this is the YA abridged version, and I'm pretty sure that's what I read, and not the full adult version. Hmmm, I wish I could find that version,...more
Because I enjoyed other books by Richard Peck, I thought I would like this one as well. I was wrong.
The story of two girls, one rich, one poor, both of whom look alike, was quite boring and tedious.
When the rich Amanda uses her servant girl Miranda for devious purposes, the tables are turned.
With the backdrop of the sinking of the Titanic, Peck weaves a tale that never quite lives up to his usual standard.
Not recommended.
The story of two girls, one rich, one poor, both of whom look alike, was quite boring and tedious.
When the rich Amanda uses her servant girl Miranda for devious purposes, the tables are turned.
With the backdrop of the sinking of the Titanic, Peck weaves a tale that never quite lives up to his usual standard.
Not recommended.
Maybe the unabridged version is better, but heaven knows it couldn't be worse. This book is chopped to bits, very disorganized and very lame. The 3 pov's are extremely disorienting and random. About 2 seconds of the book happens on the Titanic, so I thought the synopsis was very misleading. Had serious potential and I might be interested in reading the adult version.Why would they abridge it? Seems like a cheap, sneaky ploy to sell more books.
I have a granddaughter named Amanda so when I saw the book on sale at the library last week, I brought it home. I put it on the bookshelf and began to remember what it was about. I had forgotten that I had read it, but the more I looked at it the more I remembered about it. I think I enjoyed it when I read it but it was obviously a forgettable book, a good story but nothing out of the ordinary.
This book is a touching historical fiction full of mischief, love, and danger. Mary/Miranda is working for a rich and snobby girl, Amanda, but she doesn't know Amanda's plans with her. If you like to read mystery/historical fiction, I would recommend this to you.
I read the "adult" version of this book many years ago, and it was terrific. I know it has been chopped up into a "young adult" version. And some adult readers have mistakenly read that one and been disappointed. Find the grown-up one and try again!
Not standard Richard Peck, but very good. I didn't realize before that this book was abridged. I wonder if there is an unabridged one published for the adult market and then this one was published for the YA market. Peck has others that aren't YA, so it's a bit of a mystery.
Apparently Richard Peck's youthful Titanic obsession matched my own. I want to read this, but I don't think I want to read an abridged YA version. Unless it's better than the original, which could be possible, I guess. Will do some hunting.
I had high hopes for this one as I love anything about the Titanic, it just didn't meet my expectations. There was very little about the book that actually had to do with the Titanic. I basically knew how the book would end up just by reading the description. Not too many surprises here. This was listed as juvenile at my library, but I feel it was a little deep for kids and should have been in the adult section.
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It was ok. My daughter wanted me to read it as she found it in the young adult section. It took a a few to really get into the book. Once you at the part where you are interested, it goes fast. Slow start but good book.
This is a book I've read over and over since I fist picked it up at a library sale when I was 14. Amanda/Miranda is the perfect soap opera. I can't help but picture a 19 year old Elizabeth Taylor in the title roles.
I was drawn to this book because my name is in the title. I don't want to give away the ending, but I was totally surprised at where the protagonist ended up. A good YA book.
Another blast from the past in my book collection! 20 years ago I loved this book but haven't re-read it since, so my 4 stars are from what I thought of it many moons ago, lol!
Great story with lots of twists and turns ... sometimes he seemed to repeat himself, but mostly it was well written and I'd recommend it!
Read beginning and end, skipped middle too harsh and too much...
Read this book a million years ago and I loved it!
Tome 1 de 2. Divertissant, mais répétitif.
loved the way the author wrote it
Amanda/Miranda was kind of like an interesting twist on the Prince and the Pauper. I liked the story and the little twists and turns in it. Amanda is a rich girl living in England and Mary is soon to be her maid (and soon to be renamed Miranda upon Amanda's insistence). The girls are practically twins. Amanda realizes she can use this to her advantage when it comes to the two men in her life. Unfortunately, the girls end up headed for American on the Titanic and Amanda's plan may not work out th...more
i did not read the thing yet
It reminds me of Downton Abbey! Cute, escapist reading.
Took along time to get into.
Titanic, look-a-likes, amnesia, yay!
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Richard Peck is an American novelist known for his prolific contributions to modern young adult literature. He was awarded the Newbery Medal in 2001 for his novel A Year Down Yonder.
Richard Peck was born in 1934 in Decatur, Illinois, a town he describes as quiet and safe. His mother, Virginia, was a dietitian and his father, Wayne, was a merchant who often rode his Harley Davidson to work.
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Richard Peck was born in 1934 in Decatur, Illinois, a town he describes as quiet and safe. His mother, Virginia, was a dietitian and his father, Wayne, was a merchant who often rode his Harley Davidson to work.
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Aug 03, 2012 11:14am