Anna and the French Kiss – Deckle Edge Author: Visit Amazon's Stephanie Perkins Page | Language: English | ISBN:
0142419400 | Format: EPUB
Anna and the French Kiss – Deckle Edge Description
From School Library Journal
Gr 9 Up–Anna Oliphant has big plans for her senior year in Atlanta: hang out with her best friend, Bridgette, and flirt with her coworker at the Royal Midtown 14 multiplex. So she is none too happy when her father sends her off to boarding school in Paris. However, things begin to look up when she meets Étienne St. Clair, a gorgeous guy–with a girlfriend. As he and Anna become closer friends, things get infinitely more complicated. Will Anna get her French kiss? Or are some things just not meant to be? Perkins has written a delightful debut novel with refreshingly witty characters. There is strong language and mention of sexual topics that make the book more appropriate for older teens. The chapters are concise, and the steady pacing leading up to the “will they or won't they?” moments will capture even reluctant readers. Teens will feel like they are strolling through the City of Lights in this starry-eyed story of finding love when you least expect it.–Kimberly Castle, Medina County District Library, OH. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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From Booklist
Anna is not happy about spending senior year at a Paris boarding school, away from her Atlanta home, best friend Bridgette, and crush Toph. Adapting isn’t easy, but she soon finds friends and starts enjoying French life, especially its many cinemas; she is an aspiring film critic. Complications arise, though, when she develops feelings for cute—and taken—classmate Etienne, even though she remains interested in Toph. Her return home for the holidays brings both surprises, betrayals, unexpected support, and a new perspective on what matters in life—and love. Featuring vivid descriptions of Parisian culture and places, and a cast of diverse, multifaceted characters, including adults, this lively title incorporates plenty of issues that will resonate with teens, from mean girls to the quest for confidence and the complexities of relationships in all their forms. Despite its length and predictable crossed-signal plot twists, Perkins’ debut, narrated in Anna’s likable, introspective voice, is an absorbing and enjoyable read that highlights how home can refer to someone, not just somewhere. Grades 9-12. --Shelle Rosenfeld
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- Age Range: 12 and up
- Grade Level: 7 and up
- Lexile Measure: 580L (What's this?)
- Paperback: 400 pages
- Publisher: Speak; d edition (August 4, 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0142419400
- ISBN-13: 978-0142419403
- Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.6 x 1.1 inches
- Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
As cute as I think the cover of ANNA AND THE FRENCH KISS is, I don't think it does the book justice. For one thing, this cover implies that the book is just some sweet, cute little romance about a girl and a boy in Paris. And while it is at times cute--and romantic--and even sweet...it's so much more than that. For one thing, I laughed like a freak reading this. ANNA has a razor sharp sense of humor that appeals to one's intelligence while still maintaining a youthful world-view. Any book that can make me that smiley must be something special. But it's more than just quick-witted humor, you know? Anna's voice is so strong, so incredibly real. All of her actions and dialogue are consistent with who she is. I would have LOVED to have a friend like Anna--no, check that. I would LOVE to be Anna, just like her, down to the bleached stripe and all. Anna is just so genuinely, so beautifully seventeen.
Everything about her is spot on, down to the way she views her dad. I mean, at first I thought to myself, okay, the dad is kind of a weaselly dork, but, whatever, people like him are nothing to get upset about. But to a seventeen year old girl like Anna, a dad like hers would feel like a nightmare, and through her eyes, I actually found myself detesting him just as much--talk about brilliant characterization.
But Anna is more than just a well-written seventeen year old, she's also a stranger in a foreign land, and Perkins does a remarkable job illustrating the trials and tribulations of an expat's life. I've been an expat, and I can't tell you how many times I thought, "Yes YES YES! That's what it's like!" I have to believe that Perkins must have actually studied abroad.
Imagine you're seventeen, and about to start your senior year of high school. You have a loyal best friend, your own car and a budding crush on a cute guy in a band. Life is pretty good, until your parents inform you they are sending you to boarding school in Paris, France. Not only do think it will broaden your horizons, but also teach you to be responsible and independent. Well, if it was me I would jump at the chance to live in the most romantic city in the world. But I've always been a fan of Paris. Anna on the other hand, is not so thrilled at the idea of leaving everyone and everything behind for nine months. After all, a lot can happen in almost a year's time...
During her first week at her new school, Anna makes some friends. One of them happens to be the very attractive, very unavailable Etienne St. Claire. Not only is this gorgeous boy with the French name American, but he also speaks with an English accent. St. Claire as everyone refers to him, quickly becomes close with Anna. He helps her with her French and acts as her Parisian tour guide. As time passes Anna starts to develop feelings for St. Claire and even though it seems like he returns those feelings, his girlfriend is still a factor. But who said love was ever convenient?
I'm not sure how to talk about this book without sounding like a gushing teenager. I had a hunch I would like this story, especially since it takes place in Paris. But it was one of those books that once it had me, it really had me. Anna and St. Claire had a very sweet friendship, they were there for one another no matter what. They had a chemistry that was undeniable, and with each page I turned I hoped I was getting closer to them finally being together. St. Claire is the kind guy that every girl wants to find.
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