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76th out of 101 books
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What I Meant...
by
Marie Lamba (Goodreads Author)
After 15 years of being a good daughter and loyal friend, wouldn't you expect the people closest to you to believe you? To at least try to understand what you mean? Since my evil aunt moved in, everything has gone wrong.
My little sister thinks I'm a thief.
My best friend thinks I'm a jerk.
My parents think I'm bulimic.
And the boy I love thinks I'm not into him at all.
Somehow...more
My little sister thinks I'm a thief.
My best friend thinks I'm a jerk.
My parents think I'm bulimic.
And the boy I love thinks I'm not into him at all.
Somehow...more
Hardcover, 320 pages
Published
July 24th 2007
by Random House Books for Young Readers
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Here's the deal - I read A LOT of YA (okay, maybe not this summer, but overall I read a lot of ya). Some YA appeals more to adults than to kids, some appeals to both, and some YA is totally just for it's intended audience. This is a book that I know my students - specifically my girls - will LOVE. Looking at the book through the lens of a teenaged girl, this would probably be a five star review. I really like that Sang is a strong female protagonist. I also like that she is brown. While I've bee...more
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My dear friend wrote this and wrote it beautifully!!
Mar 02, 2008
Nian
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3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
teenage girls, those who like interesting characters
Shelves:
2008
When Sang’s aunt Chachi moves into her family (for two years, her parents said) she doesn’t think it’s so bad. But one by one, things just get worse. First, her best friend dumps her for some unknown reason. Then, when her little sister Doodles’ money goes missing, everyone thinks it’s Sang’s fault. But she knows the truth: her aunt is a kleptomaniac, someone who can’t help but steal. Everything that Chachi takes ends up gets Sang blamed for something she didn't do. And on top of that, her paren...more
ever since sangeet's widowed aunt chachi moved in, she's been sucking the fun right out of the house. worse, she's stealing their money AND eating all the good snacks, then lying about it, causing sang's parents to believe that she, sang, is bulimic. as if sang doesn't have enough on her mind- the coolest guy in school likes her, but she's not allowed to date yet...and her best friend gina is acting weird. how can sang get her parents to trust her so that she can show them what chachi really is,...more
This book had alot to like.
First, I enjoyed the fact that it was a multi-cultural family. It was interesting to see how the parents blended their seperate cultures to raise their family.
Second, I enjoyed how Sang's biggest problem, her aunt, was solved. It reminded me of a Bollywood movie, so I could picture the scene in my mind, with song and dance.
Third, I found it realistic that Sang had to deal with losing her best friend. We all lose and gain friends in our lives. Sometimes during dark pe...more
First, I enjoyed the fact that it was a multi-cultural family. It was interesting to see how the parents blended their seperate cultures to raise their family.
Second, I enjoyed how Sang's biggest problem, her aunt, was solved. It reminded me of a Bollywood movie, so I could picture the scene in my mind, with song and dance.
Third, I found it realistic that Sang had to deal with losing her best friend. We all lose and gain friends in our lives. Sometimes during dark pe...more
this book was really good. i was surprised how relateable it really was, everything from the girl's personality to the locks on her door-- were exactly like mine. It takes place in Doylestown, which is really cool because it mentions Planet Smoothie and IceWorld Skating rink, two places i know about fairly well. I liked this book alot, it was funny, cute and also a bit annoying--the aunt, not the book. I really want to read more by this author now.
The ongoing gag was how the (real)evil-aunt tried & succeeded in sabotaging the main character & how she and her younger sister set to stop her & reveal her true identity to their parents. You'll also learn that your so-call 'Best friend' may not turn out to be so 'Best' afterall, esp in comparison & forgiving stuffs.
as I got this book I got this book at a workshop that I met Mrs. Lamba at. She shared with us some of her experiences, and we got this book. Once she read some passages from the book, I was hooked. I am about 3/4 of the way through, and so far I'm loving it. I'll write more after I finish the story. :)
It was pretty good. I was reading it for my Multicultural book. It had to be a book about another country.I taught me a lot about India that I didn't know. This girl Sang had a very complicated life! From aunts who steal your families money and blame it on you, to best friends who run away!!! Pretty good!
What would you do if your Evil Aunt moved in? If your best friend suddenly hates you? If your own parents don't believe a single word you say? If you're Sangeet, you'd try to fix it.
Sangeet, or Sang, is 15. She's half Eastern-Indian and half American,("exotic" as her long-time crush, Jason, has said). Sang's la-di-da life changes drastically, but she discovers things that are better unhidden and learns just how strong she can be.
This comedy about a teenage girl navigating her crazy life is hap...more
Sangeet, or Sang, is 15. She's half Eastern-Indian and half American,("exotic" as her long-time crush, Jason, has said). Sang's la-di-da life changes drastically, but she discovers things that are better unhidden and learns just how strong she can be.
This comedy about a teenage girl navigating her crazy life is hap...more
this is a book about a teenage girl that is going through a lot in her life right now. her parents think she is bulimic; which she is not . and her aunt that came from india is ruining everything. her aunt gets her in trouble and lies about things that 'sangeet' [ the girl ] didnt do . and also a guy that she likes and the boy likes her too. so she gives him and chance and goes with him to the concert. but then he doesnt care about her and stays on the train to the concert when sangeet sees her...more
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was pretty good but made you just as angry with the world as the main character -- Sang -- was. I don't want to be angry with the world!! but, all in all, an okay read.
15 year old Sangeet has always been the perfect student, daughter, and friend. Ever since her evil aunt has moved in with her and her family, everything is falling apart. Her best friend abandons her, her parents think she's got an eating disorder (she doesn't), and no one in her life seems to trust her any more. The story recounts all of the injustices that come upon Sangeet, but doesn't do a very convincing job at explaining why all of these things seem to be happening. Characters came off as...more
This girl was making so many mistakes I was getting anxious. I wanted to yell at her to think first.
Dec 27, 2008
Amberwright
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I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH
it's amazing! i would definitely recommend this book!
Okay, I admit I'm partial. This is my debut novel. :)
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The characters cunning and mysterious...
Things don't always go the way you want them to go or the way you planned them to go.
It was a very entertaining book!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jul 07, 2011
Jocelyn Dupee
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It was a really goood boook
It was very unique.
This author is going to be having a book signing at Perkiomen Valley Library in Schwenksville, PA on Saturday, February 9th at 1 p.m, if anyone in the area is interested. Marie will talk about her life as a writer and give a reading from her book.
The story is set in Doylestown and Philadelphia, PA.
The story is set in Doylestown and Philadelphia, PA.
this is my second favorite book ever. ABSOLUTELY COMPLETELY WONDERFUL!! held my attention. i was very dissapointed when it ended. and even more when i found out that the author didnt write anymore books. So Marie Lamba, if your reading this: WRITE MORE BOOKS PLEASE!
This book is amazingly good! I loved this book. It is another one of my top faves. It is a must read book. This book is about an Indian girl and how her life changed when her aunt came to live with her. You will see the tough times she has had with her family.
i love this book. its very funny, and i think that sometimes life can change very fast, and the boy that you love, is a total idiot and jerk. Love can be right under our noses. ;)
i heart dis book
i heart dis book
If you like books that include aunts stealing from their nieces and sister in laws, you'll like this one!
I haven't read it yet, but it's my sister's 2nd favorite book, so I think it'll be pretty good.
this is one of my favorite books, becasue it was actually based on the small town where i grew up.
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Marie is author of hilarious and moving YA novels including WHAT I MEANT... (Random House) and OVER MY HEAD. Marie's newest novel (out Jan. 2012) is a paranormal titled DRAWN, which is about a teen artist who falls for a hot medieval ghost with a sketchy past. She has a short story in the anthology LIAR LIAR, and an essay in the anthology CALL ME OKAASAN: Adventures in Multicultural Mothering. Mar...more
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