Just Call Me Goody-Two-Shoes

By Julie A. Gorges

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0976327414
• ISBN13: 9780976327417
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: I-Form Ink Pub
• Length: 145 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.5" x 5.5"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Courtesy of Teens Read Too

When you're both innocent and a perfectionist, the one thing that you would never want, at least if you're Jade Haddock, is change. Jade was used to being the one that her parents could depend on. She was used to being in the shadow while her best friend, Stephanie Simmons, was in the spotlight. And she was used to having a normal family. But everything started to change. Her brother started having problems, both at school and at home. He started drinking and lying to their parents, causing Jade to be in the middle of the chaos. Jade's life changed when her best friend introduced her to the new guy, Rob. Sure, her best friend liked him, but Jade couldn't help feeling something toward him, too. Everything changed when problems started to rise up for Jade--and for once she did not know what to do or how to solve them. Julie A. Gorges writes JUST CALL ME GOODY-TWO-SHOES to perfection. A fast-paced, well-developed quick read, this book will make us think about choices we have to make. Gorges creates a character where everyone feels her pain and wants to help her solve her problems. For her first novel, Gorges captivates the real teen angst that will move the reader. Don't let the size of the book fool you, because inside are some of the best words and sentences and paragraphs that you will ever read. Reviewed by: Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen

Short and Sweet

I've got to say this book is outstanding for being Julie's first fictional novel. It has an interesting story that most teenagers can related to, and even adults that remember what its like to grow up in high school. Even though the main character is a young girl, and me being a twenty year old dude, I still found it an enjoyable read all the way threw. I don't have much time to set aside to read, so being able to get threw this book in a few hours is great for me, and for teenagers with a short attention span. Its nice to see a book that can show how holding back you feelings, and being dishonest with a close friend can be quite harmful. I gave this book the five starts, because I think it is a perfect fit for the demographic Julie Gorges is aiming for. So even if you are an adult, or a light reader, I highly consider picking up a copy of this book for either yourself or a friend.

Cortney Bonner

I was rooting for Jade as she realized that she had a crush on the same guy her best friend was dating and as her family struggled with her brother's addictions. Julie Gorges realistically captures the internal struggle of a teen trying to do the right thing and at the same time not betray her best friend or her brother. I'd highly recommend this book to teens or anyone who is young at heart and remembers the pain and joy of being a teen-ager.

I know these people!

A very good read. Who hasn't met charactors like these at their own school? I'm looking forward to more stories from this author!