The Year of Secret Assignments (Ashbury/Brookfield, #2)
by Jaclyn Moriarty
The Year of Secret Assignments by Jaclyn Moriarty holds a well received rating of 3.90 out of 5, based on 16.4K reader ratings. First published in 2003. The book spans 340 pages.
About The Year of Secret Assignments
The Barnes & Noble ReviewThree Aussie girls become pen pals with three guys at another school in this delightful, high-spirited read by Feeling Sorry for Celia author Jaclyn Moriarty.Told entirely through letters, diary entries, emails, and other writing, Moriarty's novel introduces us to Emily, Lydia, and Cassie -- all students at Ashbury High -- who begin writing to their Brookfield High counterparts through the schools' organized pen pal project. Readers learn quickly that each girl has her own writing style and that at two of the Brookfield boys (Seb and Charlie) seem to be smitten with Lydia and Emily. The only trouble is Cassie's pen pal, Matthew, a shady character who first sends her short, threatening letters and then becomes strangely sweet toward her. Nobody can figure out why Cassie keeps writing to him, but after she has a crushing meet-up with Matthew, Cassie discovers -- with the help of her friends and the Brookfield guys -- that he hasn't been honest about his identity. All could be ended there, but when Charlie helps take revenge and Brookfield High gets mysteriously vandalized, the group comes together to deliver justice and save the endangered pen pal project.Fresh and impressive, Moriarty's novel is lighthearted fare that will keep readers glued to the end. In particular, her knack for capturing different writing styles shines the spotlight on her own talent, giving audiences clear inspiration to try their own diary or journal writing. Clearly centered on the girls while incorporating romance and fun guy personalities -- Rachel Cohn and Meg Cabot fans will eat this up. Shana Taylor
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jaclyn Moriarty |
| Published | 2003 |
| Pages | 340 |
| Genres | Young Adult, Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Chick-lit |
| Average Rating | 3.90 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 16,357 |
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What genre is The Year of Secret Assignments?
The Year of Secret Assignments is categorized as Young Adult, Fiction, Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is The Year of Secret Assignments worth reading?
Based on 16.4K reader ratings, The Year of Secret Assignments has an average score of 3.90 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Year of Secret Assignments?
The Year of Secret Assignments has 340 pages.
Who wrote The Year of Secret Assignments?
The Year of Secret Assignments was written by Jaclyn Moriarty. It was first published in 2003.
What is the ISBN for The Year of Secret Assignments?
The ISBN-13 for The Year of Secret Assignments is 9780439498820.0.
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