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The Girls in the Van is the ultimate press pass to Hillary Clintons historic Senate run, following the First Lady from the moment she dons a black pantsuit and a Yankees cap all the way to her historic victory as the only First Lady to ever win elective office.This book will take readers inside the day-to-day gossip and reportage of Hillarys campaign while showing how the media has changed its coverage of major elections. The book will also profile the large number of women involved in Hillarys run, both as reporters and as staff, and how that too has transformed the political and media game.But most of all, The Girls in the Van is a fun and chatty chronicle of the daily spin, innuendo, polling, travel, and insanity that comes with any heated political campaign.
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It's a diary, not a fan letter..........2004-10-23
I was asked to review this book by a local reading group interested in Women in Politics. I read it, and quite frankly, I got it. Ms. Harpaz, in journalistic fashion, wrote about her journey and her experiences on this campaign trail. That the author had quite a bit of work/life balance issues, and wrote about them in this book, is really the gist of the book and speaks to the core of the Senator's values. Whether Ms. Harpaz intended it or not, the working wife/mother "thing" is something that so many of us women share, but really can't say that we have in common with Senatory Hilary Rodham-Clinton. If you are a big fan of Hilary Clinton and are looking for all you can read, positive, on the current Senator from New York, then this book is not for you. It's far more balanced than that. If you're an open-minded working mother (whether working in or out of the home) and are interested in reading a non-biased, experience based book about Senator Clinton and how her values and ideals fit with yours (or don't), then this book is definitely for you. That Senator Clinton could be a Presidential candidate in 2008, or considered for a seat on the Supreme Court, should be of vast interest to you as a working mother and/or wife.
I didn't think the book was so negative at all, but it did spotlight a the character of the Senator. For those who hated the book, I recommend you read it without personal bias.
I Wish She Wouldve Missed It.......2004-01-12
What was I thinking reading this book? I basically just wanted a humorous and light recount of the race. Do I really care about New York politics, not really, what I am interested in is the detail of Hilary Clinton and her race. What was it like for a First Lady to run for the Senate? What I got was a book that was 1/3 complaining about long work hours, 1/3 complaining about the basics of a campaign and 1/3 complaining about Hilary. This author has every right to write a book as negative as she has about the candidate, but to be fair, I just did not get the level of dislike for Mrs. Clinton from the dust jacket as I did while reading the book. If the dust jacket would have been honist, I never would have bought the book.
To be honist with you I only completed 2/3 of the book, it got to be so repetitious with the whining and complaining that I had to put it down. I do not know if the author thought it was humorous or if this was just a 300 page diatribe about how this author disliked Hilary. If the purpose of the book was to talk about the author's dislike of Hilary then why did she cover just the minor issues she did? Lets be fair, whether they are fair or not, there are a number of bigger issues one could dredge up ... It just came off as petty. Overall I would not suggest spending the time on this book.
Girl On The Van.......2003-12-27
This is a book that, although written in a entertaining manner, concentrates on one single issue. Beth Harpaz's. And, as it turns out, she has an issue with one thing in particular--Hillary Clinton. One wonders how she survived so much time on Hillary's campaign--not because of the long hours, not because of the time it took away from her children--but because she seems to despise the Clinton's so much. What I thought was going to be an account of Hillary's run for senate ended up being a useless account of one reporter's problems. Do not buy this book if you want to learn more about Hillary's campaign, although talked about in parts, it is hard to separate from the reporter's whining regarding her balance of work and kids (which, I admit is valid, even while it's not related to what I believe the novel intended to be about), her problem with Hillary's limited access (she has secret service agents following her around 24/7 for god's sake!) and the repetition of Hillary's speeches (which of course she's heard before, but are new to their inteneded audiences.) It seems if Beth Harpaz has such a problem with being a journalist, maybe she shouldn't be one. But if she wants to write a book about Hillary's campaign, then let it be about Hillary's campaign, not a thinly veiled account of how much she dislikes her occupation. We learn nothing new about Hillary, nothing new about any other members of the press--however we do get to learn that Harpaz's kids are potty-trained, like to play ball in the middle of the street, and that they sometimes stay later at Day Care than the other children.
This bus is a bust.......2003-01-29
Having witnessed and to a very small degree participated in Hillary Clinton's 2000 senate campaign from my perch in Buffalo, I have been looking for a good chronicle and analysis of the experience. After reading both HILLARY'S TURN and THE GIRLS IN THE VAN, I am still looking. THE GIRLS IN THE VAN is breezy and interesting, but it leaves far too much out (especially most of the upstate campaign). Harpaz's book is as much or more about her experience as a reporter than the campaign itself. It wouldn't have taken much effort to turn the book into an argument about...something, but it isn't that either. Consequently, there was surprising little sense of progression for a campaign book - I wasn't looking forward to the next chapter as much as I would have liked to have been.
Campaigns lend themselves well to stories because the author doesn't need to think much about the beginning, middle and end - those are all unmistakable as the course of events unfolds. The best campaign book I've read recently was the little known, RUNNING WITH THE MACHINE, by Dan Lynch. That seemed to be about something, this one didn't. HILLARY'S TURN captures the spirit of the campaign better, but still misses much of the upstate detail. Perhaps the problem has to do with downstate reporters simply pulling together their notes rather than researching the campaign beyond what they witnessed. That may have been what happened here. There remains a really good book waiting to be written about this campaign.
The Whiner in the Van.......2002-11-23
Poor Beth Harpaz! Hillary didn't act like a "real" New York candidate! She wasn't available 24/7 like Al D'amato. She didn't get all chummy with the press like Chuck Schumer. And she CERTAINLY didn't give them access to her daughter like Rick Lazio. And the worst part? She didn't give them anything more than canned events to cover! By the end of the campaign, they could repeat most of her speechs along with her! In fact, she generated so little "real" news that all Ms. Harpaz can do is whine. About the lack of availability, the uncomfortable accomadations (or lack thereof), the fact that she missed spending a few nights with her own kids because she was forced to stand around hoping (usually in vain) that Hillary would talk to her.
I couldn't even finish this book! (and I assure you, I've waded through quite a bit of garbage!) Harpaz seems to despise everything about Clinton. She mocks everything from her message to her accent. And as far as working long hours, isn't that what reporters who cover campaigns do?
Do yourself a favor, if you want to find out about the Clinton campaign, go look up old NY Times articles. Don't waste your time on this book.
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Brenda Starr, girl reporter;: An original story based on the famous newspaper strip "Brenda Starr"
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Bigtime, New York, is not big enough for both Carmen Cole and the superheroes and ubervillains who stalk its streets. An intrepid reporter, Carmen's dedicated her life to unmasking the spandexwearers, all because her fiancŽ turned out to be a superhero, and a cheating one at that-sleeping with none other than his nubile nemesis.
Exposing the true identities of the nation's caped crusaders and their archenemies has catapulted Carmen from her sleepy southern hometown to the front pages of the country's biggest newspaper, The ExposŽ. Hobnobbing with millionaires and famished fashionistas is all in a day's work for a woman on the trail of the Fearless Five and Terrible Triad. But when Carmen gets the scoop of her career, her life comes crashing down around her. And even Bigtime's sexiest superhero, Striker, may not be able to save her.
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Fun, fast read.......2007-09-24
Have you ever wondered what would happen if there were *really* superheroes? Karma Girl describes a world just like ours - except every town has its own superhero and ubervillain. It's just a fact of life.
This author has obviously read her share of comic books, but didn't take them *too* seriously, as so many comic book fans do. In Karma Girl, she has taken a lighthearted poke at the comic book genre and incorporated the fun, funny parts of a comic book world into a fully realized romance story.
Carmen Cole, having been betrayed in the past by her fiance, who turned out to be a superhero (all unbeknownst to her), is on a mission to unmask them all. Why should they get to hide behind their secret identities? She builds a career around her ability to dig into the lives of the superheroes and ubervillains and expose them for who they really are.
Until tragedy strikes, all because she's done her job too well. Her career takes a dive, as well as her reputation, and she's keeping her head down as she tries to figure out what to do with her life.
Just about then, the Terrible Triad of ubervillains captures her and, with dire threats of horrible consequences, forces her to resume her crusade. Expose the secret identity of Striker, the foremost superhero of Bigtime or die a horrible death - or worse!
What's a girl to do? Well, I won't tell you. You have to read it to find out. Suffice it to say that this is a very entertaining read, filled with all the excitement and bizarre twists and turns of a good comic book, and the warmth of a building romance.
Will Carmen be turned into Yeti Girl by the Terrible Triad? Will Striker save her? Will she ever be able to find the zipper in Striker's leather suit?
Tune into Karma Girl and find out!
First book I've ever bought because of a bookmark, and I'm glad I did.......2007-08-18
For the first time in my life, I bought a book because of a bookmark I received at a conference last May--and I'm glad I did. This was a super book with an amazing voice and a story world that existed beyond the pages. The author's detail to the setting was not overpowering but very vivid.
The story was great. How Carmen re-aligns her karma and how she and Striker fall for each other kept me glued to the pages. I so totally fell for Striker (and not just because it's a soccer playing position and I'm a soccer fanatic.) I've read this book three times and loaned it out to three different readers--with the demand that they read it quickly so it's not long from my hands.
My only regret is that I bought the book at the beginning of June and have to wait until November for the next one. If I'd waited, maybe there would be more books to luxuriate in.
Jennifer Estep, please write faster!
Loved it!.......2007-06-27
Karma Girl is filled with suspense, action, mystery and romance. I enjoyed reading this book so much and I just didn't want to put it down. Carmen plus all the Fearless Five make for great entertainment and a great story.
I can't wait for the next book in the series titled Hot Mama, a story about one of the Fearless Five, Fiona Fine.
More like 4 1/2 stars..........2007-06-21
Imagine a world in which a superhero protects every town while ubervillians attempt to complete their nefarious deeds....
Reporter Carmen Cole lives in such a world and it makes her sick! Ever since she accidentally uncovered the secret identities of her ex-fiancé and ex-best friend, Carmen has been the bane of superheroes and ubervillians everywhere. That is, until a miscalculation leaves Carmen as the pariah of the journalism world. Her past comes crashing back to haunt her when she finds herself locked in a battle between the Fearless Five and the Terrible Triad with both her life and her heart on the line.
If you are looking for a serious read, then KARMA GIRL is not the book for you. KARMA GIRL is pure entertainment. Jennifer Estep has perfectly captured the campiness and humor that made so many of us love the superheroes of our youth. There are no real secrets here as the so-called secret identities of the Fearless Five and the Terrible Triad are fairly obvious, but that is part of the fun. After all, everyone should have been able to see that Clark Kent and Superman were one and the same and yet no one could figure that out. KARMA GIRL uses those same basic principles to great effect.
Carmen Cole's tale of woe is pretty funny as even she can see how revenge really isn't the best choice. Carmen's actions repeatedly come back full circle and hence the very appropriate title to this charming story. Jennifer Estep does a great job at making Carmen likeable despite some of her actions, perhaps because Carmen herself expresses such deep regret for the mistakes she has made. And I love how all of the characters are named, as the alliteration really helps promote the comic book atmosphere!
After finishing reading KARMA GIRL, my first thought was that this just had to be a series. There are simply too many possibilities out there for more stories involving the other superheroes. Thankfully, Jennifer Estep is already working on future books as I can certainly envision other adventures for the fictional town of Bigtime! KARMA GIRL is pure fun as Jennifer Estep shows a real flair for crafting a tale that is both amusing and engaging.
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Reviewed by Susan Helene Gottfried.......2007-06-01
Newcomer Jennifer Estep blends the over-the-top, cartoonish world of comic book heroes with the everyday life of a woman scorned in Karma Girl. Believe it or not, it works.
Carmen Cole is a reporter who trusts her instinct and discovers, on her wedding day, that her fiance is sleeping with her best friend and maid of honor. Definitely a clichéd premise, but Estep uses it as a stepping stone to introduce the superhero-ubervillain concept that defines her fictional world.
Jolted out of her expected life in the town of Beginnings, Carmen climbs the journalistic ladder, intent on unmasking the superheroes and ubervillains that populate every city and town. When Carmen finally lands in Bigtown, she finds trouble that is bigger than the town she moved to. On many different levels.
First is the problem she created when she unmasked Tornado, one of Bigtown's Fearless Five superheroes. Much to the world's shock, Tornado committed suicide after his true identity was revealed to the world. Carmen promptly finds herself on the superhero blacklist -- and a target for ubervillain Malefica, member of the Terrible Triad. Worst of all, her karma's black. She drove a man to suicide.
Can Carmen find a way out of this? Can she turn around the ugly karma she began creating on her wedding day, when she discovered her fiance, her best friend, and some harsh truths that sent her reeling?
Of course she can; Carmen is a hero's heroine, resisting her new roles in life as she resists the handsome and horny-for-her Striker. While she'd like to be a shrinking violet, she relies on her intuition to tell her when to step it up and when to back out. And so, Carmen saves the day, in many different ways. Yet she is the least cartoonish of the characters. In Carmen Cole, Estep has created a woman similar to so many of us -- brave in the face of our insecurities.
Making Bigtown come to life displays a depth of knowledge of the often imitated superhero canon. The main department store, where everyone shops, is named Oodles o' Stuff. Good Intentions Lane is fraught with danger. The Fearless Five's compound is named Sublime. And so it goes, more along the DC Comics model rather than the Marvel Comics model, where the heroes are complex, brooding, and full of angst. This is an easy, breezy world that's a pleasure to dwell in even while the reader squirms at the thought of vats of radioactive goo.
To balance out the cartoonish aspects, the characterization is the other strong point of Karma Girl. Maybe Carmen talks about karma a bit more than she ought to, but it's an integral part of the storyline. Striker's character has room for development, but right now, that's part of what makes him the ultimate hero. He makes mistakes, he is elusive, and most of all, he's hotter than his flame-wielding partner, Fiera. It'll fun to watch the Carmen-Striker relationship develop during the sequel, due out in November 2007.
Speaking of a sequel, Karma Girl is a book that deserves one, leaving as many brand-new loose ends as the book ties up. I hope we see more of Lulu and the other members of the Fearless Five, and indeed, many, many more adventures set in Bigtown.
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The true story of a courageous woman's famous journey in 1889 that took her all the way around the globe in record time NELLIE BLY WAS A NEWSPAPER REPORTER for the New York World in the late nineteenth century. But instead of writing about "ladylike" subjects like tea parties and charity balls, Nellie wrote about the social problems of her day: poor job conditions, dilapidated housing, and dishonest politicians. Many people objected to the things she wrote about. But Nellie Bly was unstoppable. If someone told her "It can't be done, Nellie Bly," she went right ahead and did it anyway. But when Nellie reads Jules Verne's novel, Around the World in Eighty Days, she is inspired to circle the globe even faster herself. Now everyone wonders if this time the plucky young reporter has gone too far. Young readers will cheer for Nellie as she embarks on her 22,000-mile trip equipped only with one sturdy travel dress and a small satchel, and a pet monkey she picks up in Singapore as her traveling companion. Traveling by ship, train, and foot, she has all kinds of incredible experiences-from surviving a monsoon at sea to visiting a leper colony in China. Here is the true story of a woman with an indomitable spirit and love of adventure whose amazing journey will inspire a new generation of young readers.
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Around the World in 78 Days -- a review by Maddy, age 9.......2003-11-08
"Most people would probably panic if they had only three days to get ready for a trip around the world. So much packing to do! So many details to arrange!" Nellie Bly, a female reporter from The World Magazine in New York, sets off to beat Phileas Fogg's record of going around the world in eighty days, and aims for 78. She boards the Augusta Victoria with her one little bag, promising The World she will send back cables of her trip. She glides gently on the Augusta Victoria to London, not knowing she has competition. Will she make it?
Nellie Bly's thrilling adventure is both educational and fasinating. Nellie Bly has great ambition and is breathtaking to read about. She is different from other women. She is brave and fair, tough but understanding. She travels the world, picking up culture along the way, with only one bag. How does she do it? She was one of the only female reporters then, and is a very interesting choice to write about. This book is so enjoyable to read it is hard to put down. A definite thumbs up.
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Metal detectors in middle school? Hidden video cameras in the hallways? Get real! Casey Smith, girl reporter, has a tingling sensation in her nose that can mean only one thing: she's on to a hot news story. Shouldn't the students have a say in a decision like this? And while she's at it, what's up with the student popularity contest--uh, that is, student election? As Trumbull Middle School gears up for student council elections, Casey decides to insert a little substance into the process. And with someone apparently sabotaging the campaign, the metal detector issue heating up, and the debate about popularity raging, Casey has her work cut out for her.
As always, this passionate sixth-grade journalist is ready to dive headfirst into the important issues of the day, whether it's a budget reduction for the school paper or school violence. Her sometimes squirmy self-scrutiny will ring true for any child who sometimes feels like an outsider--which includes just about everyone. Award-winning author Linda Ellerbee, creator of the Get Real series, including Girl Reporter Blows Lid Off Town and Girl Reporter Snags Crush, is also the producer and host of the Emmy Award-winning Nick News TV series. Her light, humorous touch and attention to topics highly relevant to teens and preteens today make the Get Real series a real winner. (Ages 9 to 12) --Emilie Coulter
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As students gear up for student government elections at Trumbull Middle School, Casey Smith, awesome girl reporter, is on the scene to document the madnes. She's got a new video camera and a list of questions. Why do the "popular" kids always get elected? What would it take to make students care about their vote? An election scandal at Trumbull? Get real!
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Inspirational and great fun..........2006-09-01
I am also a young journalist, and I work for my school newspaper. I try my best to be a good newspaper-woman, and I love what I do! This books really help me a lot, as I also experience, much of what Casey and Megan do, but not that extreme. These books are funny, interesting, and well-written. I LOVE them! THey are so inpirational to me as a young journalist, and i hope other people like them as well. Thanks! Books I reccomend: Half Magic, Girl Reporter Blows Lid Off Town, Gentelmen Prefer Blondes, Nancy Drew, and Agatha Christie
Best in the series! Themes expertly woven together.......2000-12-29
This Get Real is the best of all. Ellerbee weaves together themes like popularity and intelligence with school elections and school violence and vandalism vs. safety vs. freedom. Perfect!
And So It's Goes On..........2000-11-24
Once again, Linda Ellerbee did again! With another one coming out in a couple of months, she shown us that she is the underdog in the celebrity children book market! BRAVO!
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- Christensen Strikes Again...
- A Great Book About an Extraordinary Woman
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The Daring Nellie Bly: America's Star Reporter
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Book Description
From the award-winning picture book biographer of Woody Guthrie comes the inspirational story of Nellie Bly. Born in 1864, during a time in which options were extremely limited for women, Nellie defied all expectations and became a famous newspaper correspondent. Her daring exploits included committing herself to an infamous insane asylum in New York City to expose the terrible conditions there and becoming the first American war correspondent of either sex to report on the front lines of Austria during World War I. In 1889, Nellie completed her most publicized stunt, her world-famous trip around the world in just 72 days, beating the record of Jules Vernes’ fictional hero in Around the World in 80 Days.
With an informative text and pen-and-ink illustrations reminiscent of the graphic style of the late 1800s, The Daring Nellie Bly captures the independent spirit of America’s first star reporter, Nellie Bly.
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Christensen Strikes Again..........2004-08-16
Bonnie Christensen, who gave us Woodie Guthrie, Breaking into Print, and countless other wonderful books, has done it again. In taking on both famous and obscure characters, she demonstrates the range of her world view. And her ability to present different forms and genres of art is only another example of her versatility. From wood engravings, to acrylics, to watercolors, there doesn't seem to be anything she can't do. And Nelly Bly shines mightily in this easy to read, but historically important work. Bravo!
A Great Book About an Extraordinary Woman.......2004-07-28
I loved the story of this amazing and courageous woman, Nellie Bly. As the School Library Journal says, quote: this terrific biography reads like an adventure story. (endquote) And that's absolutely true. It's a great read aloud. The illustrations remind me of old newspaper illustrations and I especially like the little details, the monkey for example. Booklist calls the illustrations quote: powerful and rich in color. (endquote) Despite an incredibly difficult childhood Nellie Bly perservered. She was not only courageous, she was compassionate and she was smart! She successfully ran her husband's million dollar company until a bunch of men employees embezzled so much they ran her out of business. Then at the age of 50 she was off to report on WWI. An amazing woman, and a book that's a wonderful tribute.
Alas for lost potential.......2003-12-02
Reporter, millionaire, and advocate of the female worker, Nellie Bly was America's first female shock journalist. Christensen's biography examines Bly's life, climaxing with the worldwide trip that beat "Around the World In Eighty Days' " timeline. Readers of Christensen's "Woody Guthrie: Poet of the People", may find themselves disappointed by this newest biography. Lacking her customary woodcuts and inventive presentation, "Nellie Bly" is unappealingly static. The illustrations are either taken directly from photographs of Bly or present flat expressionless characters. Christensen sticks to the facts of Bly's life, but is not above softening them. Reporting that Bly, "successfully ran (her husband's) huge manufacturing company", Christensen fails to mention that Bly additionally drove the business to bankruptcy. Best used as a introductory source to Nellie's life, readers wishing to learn more about this fascinating person should consult the sources provided in the book's bibliography, notably Charles Fredeen's "Nellie Bly: Daredevil Reporter".
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WHO IS GIVING NANCY'S SCHOOL A BAD NAME?
Reporter Alice Stone is visiting her old school, Carl Sandburg Elementary. She'll sit next to Nancy and become a third grader again. Then she'll write an article for her newspaper. But right away mysterious things start happening to Alice. First someone messes with her macaroni and cheese. Then her jump rope with the sparkly handles disappears.
Snooty Brenda Carlton is pushing Nancy to solve the case. She gave Alice the idea to write the story. Now the school's good name is at stake. If Nancy can't come up with a solution, it will be bad news for Carl Sandburg Elementary.
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EXCELLENT MYSTERY FOR YOUNGER KIDS.......2000-06-09
This is a well-constructed mystery about a former student who returns to Nancy's school for four days as a grown-up reporter. Most of the kids are thrilled she's there and want to impress her. The only problem is someone is after her. But who and why? Nancy leads the search to find out the answer and save her school from a bad newspaper review. I found the story a lot of fun.
A little too juvenile.......2000-05-04
I've read a lot of Nancy Drew books and frankly I think that this book is to juvinile. I see where Keene is coming from wishing to provide a series for the younger generation but I think she should stick to the other books because I believe it is cramping her style.
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Casey Smith, girl reporter, is the only sane person in her entire school. Everyone else seems to be coming down with a hideous case of First Dance Flu. Flirting, blushing, huddling and whispering, spastic hair flipping... doesn't anyone care anymore about important things? Advertising in schools, for example? Specifically, a financial sponsorship by the Crush cola company that distinctly resembles a monopoly with the potential to undermine Trumbull Middle School's constitutional rights. Casey, self-proclaimed "melodramatic motormouth," is on her editorial soapbox and ready to fight the power! And when Tyler McKenzie, with the caramel-brown hair, which is the exact color of his eyes, which are the exact color of Casey's freckles--not that she notices, not that she cares, not that she wants to go to the dance with him--joins the protest, Casey steps into high gear. As usual, she uses the school paper, Real News as her medium.
Never afraid to take on big issues (corporate sponsorship in schools is a growing controversy, as she notes in her afterword), Linda Ellerbee has a lot in common with Casey Smith. Blending topical subject matter with right-on-the-mark teen concerns, Ellerbee hits her stride with number 4 in the Get Real series. Casey is a thoroughly appealing protagonist, a secretly shy rabble-rouser. She navigates the frothy waters of adolescence with dry wit and confidence that varies from charmingly wobbly to rock solid. (Ages 9 to 12) --Emilie Coulter
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Strange Epidemic Infects School!
Symptoms include constant hair flipping, eye batting, and the sudden use of hair gel. Diagnosis: First Dance Flu! Could everyone really be more interested in going to the dance then tracking down a school vandal? Casey Smith, girl reporter, pushes past her dance-crazed classmates to find the culprit and enlists the help of Tyler McKenzie. Tyler with the deep brown eyes and really cute smile...Could Casey be coming down with Dance Flu herself? Get Real.
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The Best.......2002-08-03
Linda Ellerbee is a super author. All of her book are super!
Perfect.......2001-06-22
I think it is the greats book I have ever read because it get right to the point and is very clear on waht the Casey is saying. Casey is the best girl reporter I have ever read. Casey is the hard hitting type of girl she never gives ups on what she is going no matter if she gets in trouble or not she does it any way so I would give this book 5 stars for great storys and just being a girl in middle school.
Girl reporter snags crush(get real #4) by linda ellerbee.......2001-02-11
Linda Ellerbee has done it again!! Trumbull is in serious trouble & everyone is too worried about the school dance. Is Casey cought up in the first-dance flu?? GET REAL!! She and Tyler Mkenzie ( the sweet dreamy crooked tooth one) work together to find out who the culprit that has been vandalizing the school is.
Get Real Series-Girl Reporter Snags Crush!.......2000-07-18
This was the best book! It is great for young teens and I really enjoyed it. It is very interesting, easy to follow, and you'll like it so much you won't be able to put it down.
A Great Book For Girls Ages 8 - 10.......2000-07-15
Girl Reporter Snags Crush by Linda Elerbee, is definitely herbest book yet. It's turns into more than a book about a school dance,when crush cola tries to invade the school. Linda Elerbee leaves it up to casey to straiten things out. An exciting book with something unexpected in almost every chapter!
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Big-Time Cheaters Rock Small-Time Town!
The pressure is on Casey Smith, girl reporter extraordinaire, to uncover another knock-your-socks-off story. Then...wham! Casey stumbles on a cheating ring at school. Who's guilty? All clues point to super-girl Megan O'Connor.
Can Casey and the Real News gang get Megan off the hook? Does she deserve to be unhooked?
Get Real.
Customer Reviews:
GIRL REPORTER GETS 'OKAY' FROM TEENS.......2000-11-26
Well, I must say this has been a wonderful experience. Worth the hunk of money I spent.
Ms. Ellerbee explains the story in a humourous attitude(make that sarcastic), very quick-talking spirit as a first person. Casey Smith, Pulitzer-wannahave, overhears a conversations dealing the trading of answer keys. So it's time for her 'amazing' investigative routine and a story on cheating, 2-in-1.Not to mention, an extremely perky editor(Megan) who she decides to save, anyway.
She's not interested in the 'whys', which makes it a little harder. Not to mention her excess of boom-chicka-boom is bound to make you laugh. Will she make her deadline? Will Megan ever be less perkier?(look, I HAD to put the questions!)
Get real.
This book was great!.......2000-03-28
I really enjoyed this book, Get Real #2. In this book, Casey accidentaly gets her friend/rival Megan framed for stealing the answer key for a big test. She has to find the criminals, and the clues make Casey suspect some of Megan's friends. Megan gets mad at Casey for suspecting them. Casey has to risk Megan's friendship to go after the story! This book has plenty of adventure and a good storyline. I absolutely loved it!
Book Description
Girl Reporter Charged with First-Degree Nosiness
Call the perky patrol! Real News editor Megan O'Connor has gone too far. She's started a new advice column called JAM ("Just Ask Megan"), and Casey Smith, girl reporter, is sure it will be nothing but a magnet for losers. But then JAM gets an anonymous letter from a student who is clearly in deep trouble. Casey knows she's on the trail of a hot scoop, and she's determined to get her story--even if it means exposing the student. Is Casey in over her head? Get real!
Customer Reviews:
This book was stuck in my hands!.......2005-12-16
Linda Ellerbee wrote an amazing story about abuse. It was sad and heartwarming. I was so happy when i foundfe out he was caught at the end. It was a fabulouds book
Girl Reporter Stars in Great Book.......2003-06-09
This book is awesome! I recommend it mostly for girls, but boys would enjoy it too.
The main character Casey, is one that you will love to read about, and relate to. Casey is always on the look-out for hard core news stories for her middle school's paper.
When another reporter starts a help colum, Casey and the other reporters get some suprising letters about some real hard core topics.
The plot twists and bends until the very end. Girls and boys age 9-13 (in my poinion) will enjoy this book!
Cool Book!!!.......2003-06-04
This book was really cool! I can imagine what Casey feels like when she has to go to the cheerleading tryouts. I would feel the same way. Casey is an interesting character who is easy to relate to. I'd recommend this book to anyone from 5th grade up.
I couldn't put it down.......2000-07-01
It was an interesting story I read it in 2 days you cannot put the book down it's agood story and it also makes you think good for ages 10 and up.
Great for sixth graders!.......2000-05-10
"My daughter loves these books in this series." As my daughter said," I can relate to what she is going through. It seems like Casey Smith is a real sixth grader." Linda Ellerbee is an exceptional writer! I would recommend it to any sixth grade parent to give to their child.
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