Flipped

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Wendelin Van Draanen

A classic he-said-she-said romantic comedy! This updated anniversary edition offers story-behind-the-story revelations from author Wendelin Van Draanen. The first time she saw him, she flipped. The first time he saw her, he ran. That was the second grade, but not much has changed by the seventh. Juli says: “My Bryce. Still walking around with my first kiss.” He says: “It’s been six years of strategic avoidance and social discomfort.” But in the eighth grade everything gets turned upside down: just as Bryce is thinking that there’s maybe more to Juli than meets the eye, she’s thinking that he’s not quite all he seemed. This is a classic romantic comedy of errors told in alternating chapters by two fresh, funny voices. The updated anniversary edition contains 32 pages of extra backmatter: essays from Wendelin Van Draanen on her sources of inspiration, on the making of the movie of Flipped, on why she’ll never write a sequel, and a selection of the amazing fan mail she’s received. Awards and accolades for Flipped: SLJ Top 100 Children’s Novels of all time IRA-CBC Children’s Choice IRA Teacher’s Choice Honor winner, Judy Lopez Memorial Award/WNBA Winner of the California Young Reader Medal “We flipped over this fantastic book, its gutsy girl Juli and its wise, wonderful ending.” — The Chicago Tribune “Van Draanen has another winner in this eighth-grade ‘he-said, she-said’ romance. A fast, funny, egg-cellent winner.” — SLJ, Starred review “With a charismatic leading lady kids will flip over, a compelling dynamic between the two narrators and a resonant ending, this novel is a great deal larger than the sum of its parts.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred review

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Author

Wendelin Van Draanen

Pages

256

Publisher

Random House Children's Books

Published Date

2003-05-13

ISBN

0375825444 9780375825446

Ratings

Google: 4

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"This was a really cute and nice read. I did watch the movie a few times before I read the book, but that didn't change how I viewed it. There were some changes the movie did but it was still good. Love the characters, it was funny, especially when Bryce "Flipped" towards the end!! In this rare occasion, I do prefer the movie just because the actors and director did a great job bringing the book to life. I also liked the movie ending more than the book ending. Still a good read!"

Anna

"I like that this book has the two points of view of both main characters "

rreads

"Such a fun book to read, perfect for summer!"

Jonathan Kent

"I had to read this in school and really enjoyed it. It is such a cute book too. It really is a she fell first, he fell harder trope. Which I think makes the book even better. The movie adaptation was ok though. But I definitely recommend the book though even though it gives of a teenage vibe it is still good for any age "

Purple

"I REALLY liked the movie, but the book was a chore to get through for some reason… maybe because I already knew everything that was going to happen 🤷‍♀️ it’s still a cute story tho"