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Pretty Tough (Pretty Tough #1)
by
Liz Tigelaar (Goodreads Author)
Bubbly, blond Krista Brown is pretty and popular. Her sister, Charlie, is more interested in braving the Malibu waves than the halls of the school that Krista rules. But when Krista and Charlie are both recruited to the school's soccer team, they are forced to face their differences. Can these two sisters become teammates, and friends, in time to make it to the championshi...more
Paperback, 256 pages
Published
August 2nd 2007
by Razorbill
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I loved this book!!!! It was about two sister who hate each other. There names were krista and charlie. The funny thing is that there last name is brown, so its charlie brown like the cartoon character. Charlie is a tom boy and Krista is a girly girl. They bith try out of the soccer team. Krista has been on in for forever, but Charlie is just trying out this year. She is only trying out to bug her sister. But at the end everything changes. Krista and charlie change. For hating each other they n...more
Charlie and Krista are sisters but couldn't be more different. Krista is blonde and popular, whereas Charlie is brunette and hasn't had one single friend since her old best friend basically told the whole caf that she was a lesbian. When Charlie is recruited for their school's soccer team, Krista couldn't get any madder than she was - and when Charlie and her make the team, Krista couldn't be any more furious when their new coach.
Will Charlie and Krista be able to put aside their differences to...more
Will Charlie and Krista be able to put aside their differences to...more
Charlie and Krista have always gotten along. Until last year. Charlie thinks that Krista doesn’t care about anything but designer clothes, her boyfriend Cam, and her ‘friend’ Brooks. Krista thinks that Charlie doesn’t have a life and that she is just plain mean. They both know that they don’t get along and are fine just not bothering each other. Krista plays for the school soccer team and is the main striker. Charlie is a surfer who retired from soccer years ago. While Charlie is surfing one day...more
This book is all about sibling rivalry. The drama, the heartbreaks, and the evil schemes. The only problem, is that I'm an only child, so someone needs to cut me some slack here. I do however, know a thing or to, about taking turns in the spotlight. How sometimes you can feel like you're in the shadow of this perfect and talented person that everyone just adores. So with this knowledge, hopefully I can conquer up a decent reading response.
Krista and Charlie are sisters who love to hate each othe...more
Krista and Charlie are sisters who love to hate each othe...more
Rating D+
Review Imagine reading a book where you don't particularly like reading the protagonist's POV. Now imagine that the book in question is told in alternating POV's between two sisters, and you don't like either of the voices. Charlie is whiny and Krista is a narcissist. Good times, right?
The story was moderately interesting and the ending, although a little bit obvious from a long ways off, was actually written pretty well. I finally saw why Charlie and Krista hated each other. Too bad it...more
Review Imagine reading a book where you don't particularly like reading the protagonist's POV. Now imagine that the book in question is told in alternating POV's between two sisters, and you don't like either of the voices. Charlie is whiny and Krista is a narcissist. Good times, right?
The story was moderately interesting and the ending, although a little bit obvious from a long ways off, was actually written pretty well. I finally saw why Charlie and Krista hated each other. Too bad it...more
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This probably needs more than 3 stars, but that's the way it goes sometimes. Pretty decent story, but relatively predictable. There were actual soccer scenes, in detail, so I appreciated that (except for the few mistakes in things that aren't how soccer is played). The 2 sisters were pretty much caricatures, but I guess they were a bit inverted. The popular vain girl isn't usually a soccer star.
This book was fine, but definitely not the best book I've ever read. Sometimes I didn't feel very motivated to finish it, but I did in the end. It was kind of like Twilight, where you just HAVE to keep reading so you can find out what happens in the end.
This book was about two sisters, Krista and Charlie, who are extremely competitive with each other. They are complete opposites, which adds to their dislike for each other even more.
Charlie decides that she is going to try out for Krista's soccer...more
This book was about two sisters, Krista and Charlie, who are extremely competitive with each other. They are complete opposites, which adds to their dislike for each other even more.
Charlie decides that she is going to try out for Krista's soccer...more
What happens when Sweet Valley High meets sport girls? The Pretty Tough series. I read three books in the pre-teen/young adult series and thoroughly enjoyed them. (I would give them 4.5 stars if half stars were available!)
The main characters in these novels are all high school girls who play sports. They endure the typical drama of all teen girls (at least in teen chick lit) -- boys, family, friends and boys. But that's partly the point. Sports is part of their identity. They are athletes and th...more
The main characters in these novels are all high school girls who play sports. They endure the typical drama of all teen girls (at least in teen chick lit) -- boys, family, friends and boys. But that's partly the point. Sports is part of their identity. They are athletes and th...more
Charlie and Krista are completely different people. Krista is the perfect girl with the hot boyfriend and the movie star best friend. Charlie is the rude, friendless girl that is always being compared to her perfect sister. Although, Charlie was named, by her sister, (her sister was three when she came up with the idea) Charlie Brown. But, the two sisters did used to be friends! But, when Charlie's friend Reagan stands up and insults Charlie in front of the whole school, Krista stood by and watc...more
I understand sibling rivalry. Really. I'm the middle child, and yes, my older sister and I were on the same soccer team as kids. But...but.
-If I'd been the coach of this team, I would have told them to straighten out their problems much, much sooner. That, or I just wouldn't have put them on the team in the first place.
-What's with all the homophobia? No, really. I don't get it. Charlie's social life is over because a girl called her gay last year. When a couple of cute guys try to flirt with he...more
-If I'd been the coach of this team, I would have told them to straighten out their problems much, much sooner. That, or I just wouldn't have put them on the team in the first place.
-What's with all the homophobia? No, really. I don't get it. Charlie's social life is over because a girl called her gay last year. When a couple of cute guys try to flirt with he...more
A very fresh, nice, fluffy read. I had been reading some deep, monster reads before this& I just needed an easy quick read. I wasn't expecting much, to be completely honest. But, I sure got a lot out of it! This reminds me to never take family for granted and appreciate what you have. <--- sounds so cheesy and cliche but it is so true. I could definitely relate to all of these characters in one way or another and they were very real! It's also a pretty girly book with some mature moments....more
I like this book! it was about to sister, Charlie and Ktista who were complete opposites! Krista had the perfect life, the perfect boyfriend, movie star best friend,and was the best girl on her high school soccer team. As for Charlie she had no friend, struggled with fitting in, and didnt care what people thought about her. She spent most of her time down at the beach surfing, while Krista was in her room lookimg at the new teen magazine! when Krista is driving charlie insane, she decides to joi...more
This book was pretty good. It is about two sisters who hate each other. Krista and Charlie Brown are very different. Charlie is more of the outcast, being teased about her name, and always keeps to herself while she surfs down by the beach. Krista, being the oldest, is pretty, smart, funny, and popular. When they both make the soccer team and prepare for one of the biggest games of their high-school lives, they must learn to put their differences aside and work together. Overall, this book was g...more
Read by my friend, Diane, who has been a girl's coach. Sisters struggle with jealousy and resentment while playing on the same soccer team. The younger sister has been labeled gay by the school social media and the older sister has to fend off her new boyfriend's desire to "take their relationship to the next level" all while worrying about soccer practice and winning games. Sensitive issues are handled well and would be great for discussion. All books in this series now have Nicole Leah Shepher...more
Plot:
I loved this book when I read it at age twelve, and I still love it now! It completely traps you in at the first chapter. The plot line is very smooth, and the book's pacing is really nice. It incorporates themes of sibling rivalry, romance, and sports all-in-one to make this the perfect book for both girly-girls and athletes.
Characters:
First of all, Charlie is hilarious. She makes her feelings known, and she doesn't hold them back. I felt like she was extremely realistic, and even though t...more
I loved this book when I read it at age twelve, and I still love it now! It completely traps you in at the first chapter. The plot line is very smooth, and the book's pacing is really nice. It incorporates themes of sibling rivalry, romance, and sports all-in-one to make this the perfect book for both girly-girls and athletes.
Characters:
First of all, Charlie is hilarious. She makes her feelings known, and she doesn't hold them back. I felt like she was extremely realistic, and even though t...more
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Sisters Charlie and Krista Brown do not get along. Krista is the perfect child, popular and a star soccer player with a movie star best friend and a quarterback boyfriend. Charlie (yes, her name is Charlie Brown) is a rebel, a surfer who hates her sister and everything she stands for. When the new soccer coach recruits Charlie to try out, Krista is furious, and Charlie's only trying out to torture her sister. Can these sisters put their differences aside long enough to do what's best for the tea...more
Pretty Tough is a great book about sisters, soccer, and finding your place. Liz Tigelaar is an author I haven't heard much about but one that I will be watching from now on.
Charlie Brown has not had the best couple of years. She has no friends, can barely stand her sister, and there is no sign of anything changing in the near future. All that changes when Martie Reese recruits Charlie for the varsity soccer team. At first, soccer is a way to steal the spotlight from her sister but then things ch...more
Charlie Brown has not had the best couple of years. She has no friends, can barely stand her sister, and there is no sign of anything changing in the near future. All that changes when Martie Reese recruits Charlie for the varsity soccer team. At first, soccer is a way to steal the spotlight from her sister but then things ch...more
Reviewed by The Compulsive Reader for TeensReadToo.com
Charlie Brown is not a team player. This is what she tells the new soccer coach when she is recruited to play soccer on her school's losing soccer team. And with a name like hers, you can't help but sympathize.
Charlie would rather surf all day than play on the same team as her perfect sister, Krista. The stereotypical It girl, Krista is blond, athletic, popular, and beautiful. Everything Charlie is not, and for that reason alone, the two hat...more
Charlie Brown is not a team player. This is what she tells the new soccer coach when she is recruited to play soccer on her school's losing soccer team. And with a name like hers, you can't help but sympathize.
Charlie would rather surf all day than play on the same team as her perfect sister, Krista. The stereotypical It girl, Krista is blond, athletic, popular, and beautiful. Everything Charlie is not, and for that reason alone, the two hat...more
"Pretty Tough," by Liz Tigelaar was a very good book that revolved around the life of Charlie Brown. No, not the cartoon character, but a girl who lived in California and attended Beachwood High School with her very popular sister Krista. At the beginning of the year, Charlie is noticed by the new soccer coach at Beachwood, Martie, and is encouraged to join the soccer team. Eventually, she goes through tryouts and lands on the team, facing tough competition with the former leader of the team, he...more
3.5 stars
This book has been sitting on my bookshelf for the longest time. I just kept putting it off because I would always get new books I wanted to read more. When I was cleaning my bookshelf yesterday, I decided just to finally read it.
I actually enjoyed it more than I thought I would. A few years ago I was big on books like these, but my as I got older I didn't think I would enjoy it. I could relate to Charlie. I don't have a sister, I have a brother, but I think there were similarities in...more
This book has been sitting on my bookshelf for the longest time. I just kept putting it off because I would always get new books I wanted to read more. When I was cleaning my bookshelf yesterday, I decided just to finally read it.
I actually enjoyed it more than I thought I would. A few years ago I was big on books like these, but my as I got older I didn't think I would enjoy it. I could relate to Charlie. I don't have a sister, I have a brother, but I think there were similarities in...more
Pretty tough is my new all time favorite book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This book is truly amazing and I llllllllllooooooooovvvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeeeeeeee it !!!! I have never read a book better than this one. I encouraged all my friends to read it too and they all loved it ! :) I used to hate reading until I read this book . :) I read the whole book in one day I just couldn't put it down!!! I am in the middle of reading the second one now and it is amazing!!!!!!
This is one of the best books I ever read!!! I like it because it's not overly-girly, but it's not boyish either. Also, I play soccer, and i hve two sisters (although luckily i don't hate them like Krista and Charlie) And the funny thing is, my friend gave it to me for my birthday in 2008, and now, I'm recommending it to you. (and just so you know, I'm not a nerd who ask for books for her birthday, but maybe you could argue I am.......)
This is a quick read and if you enjoy high school drama this should be right up your alley. I played sports with my little sister so this actually appealed to me on a certain level. Yes, it's juvenile, but then again I did find it in the young adult section so, really what was I expecting. I can tell this author writes t.v. episodes because it reads like a made for t.v. movie. Not exactly life altering but I was entertained.
This book seems really girly by the front cover but really its not. It's about two sisters who are completely different and they play on the same team. And they have to get along on the feild. But do they? There is alot of drama in it that goes with it. My favorite part is when Charlie finds a new friend. I don't want to spoil it for you so go read it. I recommend it for teenagers.
Nov 21, 2011
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The book is really good. I have read most of the other books in this series and I like this one the best because the characters are really good even though some are only in a few parts of the story. I also like it because not everything always works out or goes as planned which makes it very realistic. The story is also believable, I can actually imagine some of the events in the book happening today.
This is a wonderful story about sisters in high school and their relationship on and off the soccer field... in and out of school. Whether you have a sister, a brother or even a best friend, you will relate to the problems these two sisters have with each other.
This was the first book in a series called Pretty Tough. Don't stop with this one... keep reading!
This was the first book in a series called Pretty Tough. Don't stop with this one... keep reading!
This was an interesting read because I play soccer, but it was a little.... blah. I could not sympathize with Krista, and the whole time, I rooted for her sister. The rebel. I don't usually go for the rebelious type, but Krista is not easy to like, and I almmost always take sides. I liked the ending because the two sisters were able to work together.
I think the novel was interesting. It is about two sisters named Charlie and Krista. Krista is a senior and Charlie is a tenth grader. Krista is popular and her best friend is Brooks, who is an actress and her boyfriend is Cam, captain of the football. Charlie is an outcast untill she is told to join the soccer team. There Charlie only joins to annoy her sister since they don't get along. But towards the end of the novel they develop a good relationship they act like sister before they would ins...more
This book was amazing! I love how you had two POVs from two very different sisters. I loved how the girls learned that even tho they are very different they still are similar and have fun with each other. The girl and guy I hated got what they deserved. Everyone I liked got happy endings! My favorite person beside Charlie and Krista was the coach, Martie.
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Liz Tigelaar writes both television dramas and young adult novels. Her TV credits include Dawson's Creek, American Dreams, What About Brian and Brothers & Sisters. She's the creator of the popular TV series "Life Unexpected" and writes for such ABC shows as Revenge and Nashville. She's a graduate of Ithaca College, originally from Guilford, Connecticut and currently living in Los Angeles, Cali...more
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