Jake & Christy

by Elizabeth Craft and Jennifer Hartmann

Book Overview

Christy's mom thinks Jake is the perfect guy for her. Sure, he's cute and smart, but he's also pretty obnoxious. But it just so happens that Christy and Jake's mothers are best friends. That's why... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0553493205
• ISBN13: 9780553493207
• Release Date: April 2000
• Publisher: Bantam Books for Young Readers
• Length: 181 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 4.1" x 6.8"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12

Customer Reviews

So SWEET!!!

I really loved this book! My favorite part was when Christy came over to Jake's in the middle of the night to talk and then there was that almost kiss between them. I especially like the part when he asked if she was wearing lipgloss but you have to read the book to find out why. The book also had its tearjerking moments between Christy and her mom. It was sad in some parts but it was good to know that Jake was always there for Christy. The ending was great too.. makes you kinda wish Jake was your boyfriend. So if you feel like reading something with a lot sweet moments- read this and you'll be smitten.

You will need a tissue for this one

OMG!!!!! This book had me in tears. It was so great, but so sad.In the book, the main characters are Christy and Jake, who used to be best friends, until they went on a date with each other in seventh grade, that ended in disaster.Christy's mom has been sick with cancer for a long time, and Christy knows that her mother would love to see her go to prom in a gorgeous dress and everything, and the perfect guy, whom her mother believes is Jake. Because Jake's mother is Christy's mom's best friend, he knows this, and asks Christy to the prom, to make Christy's sick mom happy.The thing is they are so perfect for each other. Christy is one of those girls who don't accept that women are the weaker sex. Her and Jake are always bickering, but it's so funny and cute that it doesn't get annoying. Also Christy is a deep person, who is suffering from a lot of pain, cause she so close to her mother.At the prom they have a great time, and even do some seventies dance moves that make you laugh. And just as her and Jake are really starting to realize how perfect they are for each other, Christy calls home to check on everything. The sad part is at the end. I cried so hard. I felt Christy's pain. The book was great. IT had good characters, a good plotline, and a real tearjerker.A+++++

Had Me Crying and Everything!!

I love this book. This was the only Love Stories book that has actually made me cry! It is so sweet and sad and I had to read it again and I cried all over! You gotta read this book!

One of the Best Love Stories!

This book, along with the other 2 prom trilogies by the same author, is a must read for all teenagers who love to read the Love Stories series. It keeps you on the edge of your seat, and you don't want to put it down until it's finished.

A touching and sweet story

When i first read this book it was kind of slow but as the story continues it is a really interesting story. Jack and Christy are friends since they were kids, (FYI their mothers also friends!) until they reached their early teenage years a chaos happened. When Jack asked Christy to go for a date, she agreed and the date turned out to be a disaster night instead of a decent one and the next day, what do you expect, the two of the are archenemies for 4 years! This story also touches our emotion when Christy thinks, watch and speak to her mother. Her mother is diagnosed for breast cancer. One day, Christy mother wants her to go to the school prom with...guess who? My-so-called-best-buddy-turned-into-enemy Jack. Reluctantly, Christy agreed but the Jack she knew so long ago changed into a considerate and sweet guy. To know more about this story, read the book. I guarantee you, you won't be dissapointed. This book is also the last book from the 'Love Stories: Prom Trilogy Series', the previous books are 'Max and Jane' and 'Justin and Nicole'.