The Clique (Clique Series, Book 1)

by Lisi Harrison

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2050 ratings, 3.97 average rating, 570 reviews (more data...)

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June 4th 2004 by Simon & Schuster Childrens Books

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Paperback, 224 pages

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0689872992 (isbn13: 9780689872990)

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The social minefields most privileged middle-school girls drive the over-the-top drama in this addictive new book, set in suburban New York City's Wes...more

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Eunice rated it:

10/08/07

Read in January, 2005

recommends it for: people who are very bored with their lives.

(I've read a couple books from the series so this isn't only a review on the first one.)

I admit that this book is entertaining, watching girls throw around their money without a second thought about the starving kids in Africa (yes I know that everyone's tired of the phrase but it's true, and only a visit to a third world country can make you realize that.) - but that's all I can really get from it.

1. Great detail that can give the reader a sharp and vivid image in their minds and a se...more (I've read a couple books from the series so this isn't only a review on the first one.)

I admit that this book is entertaining, watching girls throw around their money without a second thought about the starving kids in Africa (yes I know that everyone's tired of the phrase but it's true, and only a visit to a third world country can make you realize that.) - but that's all I can really get from it.

1. Great detail that can give the reader a sharp and vivid image in their minds and a series of twist and turns to keep them interested, but in the end, it all just comes down to pretty, popular, rich girls whose only goals in life is to date the cute boys, and take trips to the mall every. single. frickin'. day. "Ehmahgaa~wd!" (Sp? Forgive me, I don't speak bimbo.) How original! Really! "Mean Girls" anyone?

Only here's the borderline between the two - "Mean Girls" actually had a POINT and a MORAL. What was Clique's point? Acting like a bitch gets you somewhere in life? Bring other people down just to make yourself feel better? Friends are fakes? Shows how bright and cheery our beautiful world of teenagers really is, huh?

2. Somehow I find these characters (who are only thirteen and think that they can control the universe) are very unrealistic. But then again, I've never been into materialism so it's hard for me to understand why a girl would only think of "Chanel. Chanel. Chanel. Prada. Prada. Prada. Blah. Blah. Blah. Designer. Designer. Designer." (Makes me wonder what their grades are in school.) But then again, they're middle schoolers, and they come from wealthy families, so no wonder they don't really think about their futures. (Or rather, they fantasize about their future careers.)

3. Clique is also a bad influence for middle schoolers, which I believe is the main group of people the book is aiming to interest. And I'm not just saying that out of assumption. I've met preteens and kids in their early teen years gushing over Massie and her awesomeness, and then bragging about their OWN wealth. "My family owns (insert a double digit number here) acres of laa~and!" "My daddy owns a huuuge company~!" "My room is twice the size of youuur bedroom~" Blah. Blah. Blah. That's *wonderful* kids. Guess how many people in the world don't even HAVE a place to call home? (And Massie isn't really the best role model/character to look up to...)

I realize that the series isn't finished yet, so maybe the lesson of this whole whatever will reveal itself in the final chapters. Too bad I won't be reading those last few pages because I'd rather read books that are worth my time. But I hope that in the end, "Kuh-laire" will realize what a bunch of losers her so called "friends" are and will gain a lot more self-confidence (after LEAVING them and their stupid club!)

(PS - In case you were wondering, I numbered the paragraphs to show my different points. I can't type persuasive essays because I always ramble on to something different.)...less

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eva rated it:

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04/14/07

Read in April, 2007

This is a terrible book, part of a series that is at the top of many children's bestseller lists. It is part of that huge chunk of media that reinforces cruel behavior among teenage girls. Here are the popular and rich kids (no coincidence that the two traits go together): Massie, Bridget, Alicia, and Kristen. Here is the pretty, nice, and middle class girl, Claire, who only has one pair of jeans. They are white and from the gap. And she wears Platform Keds. Let's devote 100 pages to how the Cli...more

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Molly rated it:

08/25/07

bookshelves: young-adult-books

Um, yeah. So the teen girls at the library are crazy about this series, so I decided to see what it was about. It's ridiculous. It centers around a group of vapid, cruel girls, and how our main character really wants to be a part of their clique. And there's no sense of self-realization, where she discovers she's better off, or where she comes to terms with who she is. No- we're just left with the impression that if she works hard enough, maybe she'll be able to get in the clique. I think t...more

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Christine rated it:

02/17/08

This book was terrible, not my taste at all. I gave it a try. Something different from what I normally read. All it is is over 200 pages of annoying, rich teenage girls, doing stupid annoying stuff. I can't stand teenage school girl gossip. I try and stay as far away from it as possible. However, if you like reading about girls who have lots of money who scheme behind each others backs, this book would be perfect for you. I think you would really enjoy it.

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Jane rated it:

11/25/08

Read in January, 2006

recommends it for: No one

I hated it. Every. Last. Stinking. Page. Miss Harrison crafts a set of 4 wealthy, airheaded sluts, and then adds in a girl who is an outcast for wearing Keds (WTF?) and eventually sells her soul so she doesn't have to endure the major emotional trauma of being made fun of sometimes (I repeat, WTF?!). It really is rather silly, and makes middle school girls idolize the wrong people. In terms of being able to relate to the main characters, Massie makes Regina George in Mean Girls look like Bella S...more

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Stephanie rated it:

08/21/08

I'll say this from the start- the book is quite good, but shallow. No depth, nothing. I can't say I didn't enjoy putting down some more agonizing reads that took me a while to understand like Wuthering Heights and sit down with it and just relax, but it isn't a work of literature. A good book, don't get me wrong. Read it if you wish- avoid it if you're looking for something more serious.

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Lexi rated it:

06/28/08

Cattly, catty girls!!!!

Every girl in this book can be mean but Massie beats them all! She hates claire from the minute she sees her because her style isn't Florida's apperant style. Massie and her group of friends, Kristen, Dylan, and Alicia, have it all. The fame, the money, and the friends. When Claire's family comes and comes to stay in Massie's guesthouse, she goes crazy. She had yet to know of all the crazy things these girls do so they can restore the natrual order of things. They put ...more

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Swimstar101 rated it:

06/24/08

Read in November, 2007

recommends it for: girls 12 and up

Meet the Clique: Massie Block - with her glossy brunette bob and clear white smile, Massie is the uncontested ruler of the Clique and the rest of the social scene at Octavian Country Day School, an exclusive private school at Westchester, New York. Dylan Marvil - Massie's second in command, Dylan divides her time between sucking up to Massie and sucking down Atkins shakes to try to get rid of the extra fifteen pounds that won't seem to leave her hips alone. Alicia Rivera - as sneaky as she i...more

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Crystal 2 added it

04/12/08

recommends it for: ANYONE ITS AMAZING!!

I knew girls were mean, but I never thought that they would take it this far. (This is why I can count on one hand how many female friends I have.) This book is a slight exaggeration of how far four best friends will go to hold their titles as the most envied girls in school. There are five main characters which are the best friends and one outcast. Massie Block, who is spoiled and out of control, Dylan Marvil, who is very insecure and covers it up by being uncontrollably rude, Alicia Rivera, wh...more

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Julia rated it:

01/22/08

Read in August, 2006

recommends it for: girls who love to gossip

These books are great, plus they are totally unexpected! I was just looking for a book that would be simple to read and since I am a girl, some that would be real easy to relate to. Well, I saw this book in the store and I thought this would be a perfect over-the-top take on modern day middle school cliques and after I started reading it I realized I was not reading what I thought I was reading, it was something BETTER! These books talk about a 12-year-old, clothing obessed girl named Massie who...more

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Mayla rated it:

05/07/08

Read in September, 2007

recommends it for: everyone!

This clique consists of four rich girls by the names of, Massie, Dylan, Kristen, and Alicia. When the new girl, Claire comes in, drama starts to fill up the halls of Octavian Country Day School. Claire is different from them; her family is far from rich (that's why she moved into Massie Block's "mansion"), she doesn't wear designer clothing like the clique, she doesn't know what it takes to be cool, and would do anything to get accepted into the clique.

The author really knows ho...more

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Alaina rated it:

12/12/07

Read in December, 2007

recommends it for: someone who likes a book with a steady fast pace and drama

Massie Block, Alicia Rivera, Dylan Marvil, and Kristen Gregory are best friends forever and are the super popular clique at their school, Octavian Country Day School. It's an all girls school, where everyone wears nothing but designer clothing and fashion seems to speak more than what's "on the inside". All the girls in "The Clique" are incredibly rich and can afford anything they want, whenever they want. But the toughest thing about "The Clique", is how hard it ...more

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Cassie rated it:

03/29/08

recommends it for: all teenage girls

Welcome to the world of Massie Block, where nothing is off limits. She is rich and powerful and has the greatest friends. Her three friends, Kristin, Dylan, and Alicia, call themselves the Pretty Committee and basically run the school. This changes when the Lyons move up from Florida and stay in the Block estate guest house. To make matters worse their daughter, Claire, is what the Pretty Committe would call an LBR (Loser Beyond Repair) is now associated as her friend. Massie and Claire don't ex...more

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Grace rated it:

07/12/08

Read in July, 2008

It thought this book was pretty good. It had a good enough cliff hanger for me to buy the second book. I think it is pretty realistic although not very good writing. I have read other books like this but it is still perfect for when when you crave juicy chick-lit, though it does not compare to books like Gossip Girl that have a little more substance to the characters and a more interesting plot line, it will still do the trick.

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Caitlin rated it:

02/06/08

bookshelves: the-clique-series

Read in October, 2007

recommends it for: drama, gossip, and series lovers!

this book is full of gossip and drama! belive it, it's true. the only thing is that who will claire hang out with when massie block and the rest of the clique make a fool of her. They're mean to her and can't be a true friend to her. But she still wants in. everyone does, and so will you! reaad it..... you will never read a more book filled with drama and gossip ever than the clique series!

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Alanna rated it:

10/18/07

Read in July, 2007

recommends it for: Tennage Girls

This book is a great book for teenage girls, whom are in middle school. They may seem mean, but they teach you a good lesson, if you really get into it. I love all of these click books. There all really great.

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