Sloppy Firsts (Jessica Darling, #1)
by Megan McCafferty
Sloppy Firsts by Megan McCafferty holds a well received rating of 3.94 out of 5, based on 31.8K reader ratings. First published in 2001. The book spans 298 pages.
About Sloppy Firsts
“My parents suck ass. Banning me from the phone and restricting my computer privileges are the most tyrannical parental gestures I can think of. Don’t they realize that Hope’s the only one who keeps me sane? I don’t see how things could get any worse.”When her best friend, Hope Weaver, moves away from Pineville, New Jersey, hyperobservant sixteen-year-old Jessica Darling is devastated. A fish out of water at school and a stranger at home, Jessica feels more lost than ever now that the only person with whom she could really communicate has gone. How is she supposed to deal with the boy- and shopping-crazy girls at school, her dad’s obsession with her track meets, her mother salivating over big sister Bethany’s lavish wedding, and her nonexistent love life?A fresh, funny, utterly compelling fiction debut by first-time novelist Megan McCafferty, Sloppy Firsts is an insightful, true-to-life look at Jessica’s predicament as she embarks on another year of teenage torment--from the dark days of Hope’s departure through her months as a type-A personality turned insomniac to her completely mixed-up feelings about Marcus Flutie, the intelligent and mysterious “Dreg” who works his way into her heart. Like a John Hughes for the twenty-first century, Megan McCafferty taps into the inherent humor and drama of the teen experience. This poignant, hilarious novel is sure to appeal to readers who are still going through it, as well as those who are grateful that they don’t have to go back and grow up all over again.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Megan McCafferty |
| Published | 2001 |
| Pages | 298 |
| Genres | Young Adult, Chick-lit, Fiction, Fiction, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.94 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 31,757 |
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What genre is Sloppy Firsts?
Sloppy Firsts is categorized as Young Adult, Chick-lit, Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Sloppy Firsts worth reading?
Based on 31.8K reader ratings, Sloppy Firsts has an average score of 3.94 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Sloppy Firsts?
Sloppy Firsts has 298 pages.
Who wrote Sloppy Firsts?
Sloppy Firsts was written by Megan McCafferty. It was first published in 2001.
What is the ISBN for Sloppy Firsts?
The ISBN-13 for Sloppy Firsts is 9780609807900.0.
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