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Scenarios #2
All That Glitters
Drew Daniels finally has what she thought she wanted—popularity and a cute boyfriend. But now she’s faced with choosing between pleasing her boyfriend and doing what’s right. Tween readers make the choice in this interactive story and see how the consequences change Drew’s life. Includes a contract and prayer to remind the reader of the importance of making godly decisions.
- GenresChristian
191 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2009
About the author
Nicole O'Dell
41 books209 followersNicole O'Dell, Choose NOW Ministries
...battling peer pressure by tackling the tough issues
Youth-culture expert, Nicole O’Dell, resides in Paxton, Illinois, with her husband and six children—the youngest of which are toddler triplets. She’s the founder of Choose NOW Ministries, dedicated to battling peer pressure and guiding teens through tough issues while helping parents encourage good decisions, and host of Choose NOW Radio: Parent Talk and Teen Talk, where “It's all about choices!” On air, O’Dell covers peer pressure, dating, purity, drugs, alcohol, modesty, popularity, and anything else that comes up along the way. Nicole writes and speaks to preteens, teenagers, and parents about how to prepare for life's tough choices.
She’s author of YA fiction, including the popular Scenarios for Girls interactive fiction, which offers readers alternate endings, allowing them to decide what the main character does, and the Diamond Estates Series based on her experiences as a resident at Teen Challenge as a teenager. Her non-fiction for teens includes Girl Talk, 2/1/12, which she wrote with her two daughters based on their popular advice column.
Nicole’s desire to bridge the gap between parents and teens is evident in her parenting non-fiction like the Hot Buttons , series aimed at helping parents handle tough issues with their tweens and teens before they pop up in real life. Watch for Hot Buttons books on subjects like dating, Internet activity, sexuality, prejudice, friendships, politics, and many more.
For more information on Nicole O’Dell or her books, or to schedule Nicole for a speaking event or interview, visit http://www.nicoleodell.com. Podcasts of Choose NOW Radio are available at http://www.chooseNOWradio.com.
...battling peer pressure by tackling the tough issues
Youth-culture expert, Nicole O’Dell, resides in Paxton, Illinois, with her husband and six children—the youngest of which are toddler triplets. She’s the founder of Choose NOW Ministries, dedicated to battling peer pressure and guiding teens through tough issues while helping parents encourage good decisions, and host of Choose NOW Radio: Parent Talk and Teen Talk, where “It's all about choices!” On air, O’Dell covers peer pressure, dating, purity, drugs, alcohol, modesty, popularity, and anything else that comes up along the way. Nicole writes and speaks to preteens, teenagers, and parents about how to prepare for life's tough choices.
She’s author of YA fiction, including the popular Scenarios for Girls interactive fiction, which offers readers alternate endings, allowing them to decide what the main character does, and the Diamond Estates Series based on her experiences as a resident at Teen Challenge as a teenager. Her non-fiction for teens includes Girl Talk, 2/1/12, which she wrote with her two daughters based on their popular advice column.
Nicole’s desire to bridge the gap between parents and teens is evident in her parenting non-fiction like the Hot Buttons , series aimed at helping parents handle tough issues with their tweens and teens before they pop up in real life. Watch for Hot Buttons books on subjects like dating, Internet activity, sexuality, prejudice, friendships, politics, and many more.
For more information on Nicole O’Dell or her books, or to schedule Nicole for a speaking event or interview, visit http://www.nicoleodell.com. Podcasts of Choose NOW Radio are available at http://www.chooseNOWradio.com.
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February 7, 2011
Not my favorite one of these. It just seems like I've read it before.
January 1, 2012
It gave a uncomfortable feeling! :\
March 8, 2013
It was preachy and I HATE books like that. I get the whole "make the right choice" thing but at least make the story interesting. Seriously.
August 12, 2009
I really enjoyed this look into teenage life that reminds me of the old Choose Your Own Adventures books I use to read. Except these help tweens and teens see the consequences of choosing one of two scenarios. One is obviously the morally correct choice and the other is the often popular/go-along with the crowd choice.
In this look at twins Drew and Dani as they start high school, I felt the story played out very realistically. Dani is the serious twin and she's just trying to find her way in a new situation and keep her morals about her. Drew is wanting to change and change as much as possible. She's ready to break out of her shell and make whatever decisions she needs to in order to become more popular.
I enjoyed watching both Drew and Dani and the situations that they came across. I read both endings and feel they were both well done and very representative of the choices and consequences that are out there, without being too preachy or anything that will turn a teen/tween off at this point in her life.
If I had girls I would definitely have these on hand for them to read and would encourage parents to read them also as a guide to what is out there and good ways for parents to handle these challenging years also. I know I took away things that I hope will help me in the years to come as my boys approach their teen years.
But apart from the moral and teaching value - these books have a great entertainment factor. They move quick and the characters are fun. It reads like teenagers act and creates a great storyline. I enjoyed every minute of reading the book and look forward to going back and reading Truth or Dare and for the next two in the series that will release in April 2010.
In this look at twins Drew and Dani as they start high school, I felt the story played out very realistically. Dani is the serious twin and she's just trying to find her way in a new situation and keep her morals about her. Drew is wanting to change and change as much as possible. She's ready to break out of her shell and make whatever decisions she needs to in order to become more popular.
I enjoyed watching both Drew and Dani and the situations that they came across. I read both endings and feel they were both well done and very representative of the choices and consequences that are out there, without being too preachy or anything that will turn a teen/tween off at this point in her life.
If I had girls I would definitely have these on hand for them to read and would encourage parents to read them also as a guide to what is out there and good ways for parents to handle these challenging years also. I know I took away things that I hope will help me in the years to come as my boys approach their teen years.
But apart from the moral and teaching value - these books have a great entertainment factor. They move quick and the characters are fun. It reads like teenagers act and creates a great storyline. I enjoyed every minute of reading the book and look forward to going back and reading Truth or Dare and for the next two in the series that will release in April 2010.
August 30, 2009
When I was younger we had the "Choose your adventure" books where you would be reading the story and then periodically you would make a choice about what was happening in the book and then go to a corresponding page to see what the results of that decision were. I loved those books. My husband did too. They don't make those anymore. Now Nicole O'Dell has come along with something even better for my daughters! She is developing this series of books called "Scenarios" where she has a wonderful storyline in each book with great characters and then about 9 chapters into the book the main character is presented with a dilemma and they have to make a choice. You are then instructed to make your choice and then turn to the corresponding page. You then read the next three chapters where the consequences are played out accordingly. Then there are 3 more chapters with the alternate ending.
I love these books!
In this book we have identical twin sisters Drew and Dani starting 9th grade and Drew desperately trying to find her identity apart from her sister. Just how far will she go to prove she's an individual and will she destroy her relationship with her sister in the process?
I am so glad that Nicole is developing an entire series of these books!
I love these books!
In this book we have identical twin sisters Drew and Dani starting 9th grade and Drew desperately trying to find her identity apart from her sister. Just how far will she go to prove she's an individual and will she destroy her relationship with her sister in the process?
I am so glad that Nicole is developing an entire series of these books!
March 9, 2011
REVIEW
This is one very unique book because it offers TWO different endings. Cool, huh? Drew has a choice to make – succumb to the pressure of the popular group or stay true to herself. I was curious, so I ended up reading both endings and it became very clear which was the right choice.
The story was very believable and realistic. The interactions between characters were things that I think could happen in real life. The story kept my attention and I read the entire book in one long sitting.
I wish that Drew would have been more considerate of her twin sister. I think she learns an important lesson by the end of the story – regardless of which ending is chosen.
RATING
3 Plot
4 Characters
4 Attention Grabbing
4 Girlie Meter
4 Ending
19 TOTAL
4 STARS
Review posted on the Reading Vacation blog. http://tinyurl.com/27us63w
This is one very unique book because it offers TWO different endings. Cool, huh? Drew has a choice to make – succumb to the pressure of the popular group or stay true to herself. I was curious, so I ended up reading both endings and it became very clear which was the right choice.
The story was very believable and realistic. The interactions between characters were things that I think could happen in real life. The story kept my attention and I read the entire book in one long sitting.
I wish that Drew would have been more considerate of her twin sister. I think she learns an important lesson by the end of the story – regardless of which ending is chosen.
RATING
3 Plot
4 Characters
4 Attention Grabbing
4 Girlie Meter
4 Ending
19 TOTAL
4 STARS
Review posted on the Reading Vacation blog. http://tinyurl.com/27us63w
July 1, 2014
I've been known to say that these books are cheesy and unrealistic, but this one is pretty when it comes to the drug and alcohol abuse i see as a teen. Everything else, however,was still really unrealistic. I'm tired of adults who pretend they get us just so they can preach to us about what is "right" and what is "wrong". Heres an idea: meet real teens, real parents, go to real schools, and then you can right a book about real problems teens face .
However, I will admit that it was a fun read and that if anything, at least it was funny. :) It made me laugh! The dynamics between the twins were hilarious.
In conclusion, I'm stilled annoyed at Nicole O'Dell for claiming shes a "youth culture" expert, but this book wasn't too bad.
However, I will admit that it was a fun read and that if anything, at least it was funny. :) It made me laugh! The dynamics between the twins were hilarious.
In conclusion, I'm stilled annoyed at Nicole O'Dell for claiming shes a "youth culture" expert, but this book wasn't too bad.
August 28, 2018
This is a mini ‘Books For Christian Girls’ review. It is not a full content review and will not receive one. These mini-reviews are years old and just for clarity on the rating the book received on Goodreads.
11/17/2015-
"This book personally rubbed me the wrong way with different content and the attitude of Drew. "
*Main Content-
A party with drugs & underage drinking/IDs; Drew smokes and drinks at a party; All about boyfriends, girlfriends, hand holding, and excitement; Three semi-detailed kisses; Wearing and mentions of tight and revealing clothing; A mention of a girl who was raped; A mention of a guy getting his girlfriend pregnant; A mention of boys pressuring girls to go physically farther.
11/17/2015-
"This book personally rubbed me the wrong way with different content and the attitude of Drew. "
*Main Content-
A party with drugs & underage drinking/IDs; Drew smokes and drinks at a party; All about boyfriends, girlfriends, hand holding, and excitement; Three semi-detailed kisses; Wearing and mentions of tight and revealing clothing; A mention of a girl who was raped; A mention of a guy getting his girlfriend pregnant; A mention of boys pressuring girls to go physically farther.
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