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24th out of 35 books
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18 voters
Losing it
by
Keith Gray
A collection of fiction short stories by leading teen writers about losing your virginity
Including Melvin Burgess, Keith Gray, Patrick Ness, Sophie McKenzie, Bali Rai, Jenny Valentine, and Mary Hooper, some of today's leading writers for teens are gathered here in a wonderful collection of original stories—some funny, some moving, some haunting, but all revolving around th...more
Including Melvin Burgess, Keith Gray, Patrick Ness, Sophie McKenzie, Bali Rai, Jenny Valentine, and Mary Hooper, some of today's leading writers for teens are gathered here in a wonderful collection of original stories—some funny, some moving, some haunting, but all revolving around th...more
Paperback, 214 pages
Published
July 1st 2010
by Andersen Press
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Scoring by Keith Gray
This started off okay but then became dull and the ending was stupid.
1/5
The Age of Consent by Jenny Valentine
This made me sad.
3/5
Chat-Up Lies by Melvin Burgess
Your best friend loves you and you don't realize until it is too late. Then you pretend to be older so you can have sex with the cool girl.
2/5
Different for Boys by Patrick Ness
The black boxes bugged me because I actually wanted to read Ant's thoughts but at the same time it worked for the story. Plus Patrick Ness just...more
This started off okay but then became dull and the ending was stupid.
1/5
The Age of Consent by Jenny Valentine
This made me sad.
3/5
Chat-Up Lies by Melvin Burgess
Your best friend loves you and you don't realize until it is too late. Then you pretend to be older so you can have sex with the cool girl.
2/5
Different for Boys by Patrick Ness
The black boxes bugged me because I actually wanted to read Ant's thoughts but at the same time it worked for the story. Plus Patrick Ness just...more
Reading this made me wonder why short story collections aren't more popular. We're always being told that the average attention span is getting shorter – particularly among young people –so surely this format is a perfect way to remind readers young and old of the delights to be found between the covers of a book?
I bought LOSING IT because I'm a fan of a number of the contributing authors. Keith Gray, Patrick Ness, Melvin Burgess and Jenny Valentine hadn't disappointed in the past, so I was conf...more
I bought LOSING IT because I'm a fan of a number of the contributing authors. Keith Gray, Patrick Ness, Melvin Burgess and Jenny Valentine hadn't disappointed in the past, so I was conf...more
Keith Gray and Losing It is a book of 8 short stories about sex for the first time.
Anne Fine...a lesson on sex to teenagers in a year 10 class, whilst reminiscing how life has changed over the years
Melvin Burgess...Chat up Lines...a15 year old boy's lucky day when he goes out with the hot girl 2 years above him, the dilemma is whether to let her know that he is younger
Keith Gray...Scoring...what to do when the coach says you can't have sex that night as you have the big game the next day
Jenny V...more
Anne Fine...a lesson on sex to teenagers in a year 10 class, whilst reminiscing how life has changed over the years
Melvin Burgess...Chat up Lines...a15 year old boy's lucky day when he goes out with the hot girl 2 years above him, the dilemma is whether to let her know that he is younger
Keith Gray...Scoring...what to do when the coach says you can't have sex that night as you have the big game the next day
Jenny V...more
This was alright but it wasn't anything particularly good. Out of all of the stories in the book, I'd say that 'Different for Boys' by Patrick Ness stood out most. The book is a good idea - probably slightly better for teenagers of 13-16. The stories are all about sex and/or virginity and try to show experiences and the emotions involved of several different characters. I think the best thing about this book is the variety - there are stories concerning cultural issues, sexuality issues and even...more
Losing It presents 8 stories and 8 authors all with different ideas, takes, and views on losing one’s virginity. Did I really, should I, maybe, yes, no, all the way—however the decision or outcome unfolded--I can say for sure ALL of these voices made an impact on me.
Scoring by Keith Gray opened this collection of stories with a fun, relaxed tale about whether sex before a game will throw off your game. Hehe… The myths surrounding sex make me shake my head in awe, laughter, shame, and where the h...more
Scoring by Keith Gray opened this collection of stories with a fun, relaxed tale about whether sex before a game will throw off your game. Hehe… The myths surrounding sex make me shake my head in awe, laughter, shame, and where the h...more
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“It’s that kind of story. Certain words are necessary because this is real life, but you can’t actually show ‘em because we’re too young to read about the stuff we actually do, yeah?”
Initial Final Page Thoughts.
Has anyone seen Cinema Paradiso?
If yes: Stick with me for this bit and read my highlyconvoluted intelligent analogy.
If no but you don’t mind it being spoilt: Stick with me for this bit and read my highlyconvoluted intelligent analogy.
If no but you would rather it not be spoilt: I lov...more
Initial Final Page Thoughts.
Has anyone seen Cinema Paradiso?
If yes: Stick with me for this bit and read my highly
If no but you don’t mind it being spoilt: Stick with me for this bit and read my highly
If no but you would rather it not be spoilt: I lov...more
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Losing It is an anthology of stories about virginity: losing it, discussing it and living it. Edited by the fantastic Keith Gray and including short stories written by some of the UK's best YA authors, including Jenny Valentine, Patrick Ness, Sophie McKenzie and Melvin Burgess, Losing It is an accomplishment for all involved.
Gone are the days of sex being a nightmarish taboo that no-one ever talks about, least of all parents and teachers. These days, teenagers are given sex education at school a...more
Gone are the days of sex being a nightmarish taboo that no-one ever talks about, least of all parents and teachers. These days, teenagers are given sex education at school a...more
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My eye caught "A.S. King" as I was going through the Teen & YA section, so now I must read it. There are some big YA authors in this one...
My eye caught "A.S. King" as I was going through the Teen & YA section, so now I must read it. There are some big YA authors in this one...
As the rest of the reviewers said, Patrick Ness's story is the best. Everything else is pretty mediocre and done too many times before.
It was ok, not what i was expecting. I liked how they included the story about the indian girl. Honour killing is a serious subject. That shit is messed up and it still happens Today.
Please do not read this book it is a waste of time. It's completely and utterly childish and mediocre writing. Just Do. Not. Read. You'll be saving yourself a lot of trouble and dignity.
Jul 09, 2010
Clay
marked it as to-read
Patrick Ness's section was particularily amazing! :)
I would give this 2,5 stars if I could. I particularly enjoyed Patrick Ness', Sophie McKenzie's, Melvin Burgess' and Keith Gray's stories.
The story by Patrick Ness was an absolute stand out!
Interesting. Full review to come.
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In his earliest years, Grimsby-born Keith Gray turned from reluctant reader to passionate reader – then straight on to being a dedicated writer. He published Creepers (1996), which was shortlisted for the 1997 Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize, in his early twenties, and since then has penned a number of award-winning and critically-acclaimed novels. He is a reviewer of teenage fiction for the Gua...more
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