Second Helpings (Jessica Darling, #2)
by Megan McCafferty
Second Helpings by Megan McCafferty holds a highly rated rating of 4.08 out of 5, based on 23.2K reader ratings. First published in 2003. The book spans 357 pages.
About Second Helpings
Jessica Darling is up in arms again in this much-anticipated, hilarious sequel to Sloppy Firsts. This time, the hyperobservant, angst-ridden teenager is going through the social and emotional ordeal of her senior year at Pineville High. Not only does the mysterious and oh-so-compelling Marcus Flutie continue to distract Jessica, but her best friend, Hope, still lives in another state, and she can’t seem to escape the clutches of the Clueless Crew, her annoying so-called friends. To top it off, Jessica’s parents won’t get off her butt about choosing a college, and her sister Bethany’s pregnancy is causing a big stir in the Darling household.With keen intelligence, sardonic wit, and ingenious comedic timing, Megan McCafferty again re-creates the tumultuous world of today’s fast-moving and sophisticated teens. Fans of Sloppy Firsts will be reunited with their favorite characters and also introduced to the fresh new faces that have entered Jess’s life, including the hot creative writing teacher at her summer college prep program and her feisty, tell-it-like-it-is grandmother Gladdie. But most of all, readers will finally have the answers to all of their burgeoning questions, and then some: Will Jessica crack under the pressure of senioritis? Will her unresolved feelings for Marcus wreak havoc on her love life? Will Hope ever come back to Pineville? Fall in love with saucy, irreverent Jessica all over again in this wonderful sequel to a book that critics and readers alike hailed as the best high school novel in years.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Megan McCafferty |
| Published | 2003 |
| Pages | 357 |
| Genres | Young Adult, Chick-lit, Fiction, Romance, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.08 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 23,180 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What genre is Second Helpings?
Second Helpings is categorized as Young Adult, Chick-lit, Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Second Helpings worth reading?
Based on 23.2K reader ratings, Second Helpings has an average score of 4.08 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Second Helpings?
Second Helpings has 357 pages.
Who wrote Second Helpings?
Second Helpings was written by Megan McCafferty. It was first published in 2003.
What is the ISBN for Second Helpings?
The ISBN-13 for Second Helpings is 9780609807910.0.
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