Simply Divine

by Jacquelin Thomas

Book Overview

More often than not, 15-year-old Divine Matthews-Hardison wishes she were far away from her celebrity parents, who're constantly running in with the law. This time, though, with her father in jail and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416527184
• ISBN13: 9781416527183
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Gallery Books
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12

Customer Reviews

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SIMPLY DIVINE written by expert Jacquelin Thomas introduces Divine Matthews-Hardison, a snobby teen, who is all about the spotlight! As Divine thoroughly enjoys the hobnobbing, the paparazzi and the glam that she has been fortunate enough to be born into, life quickly becomes less fun when the headline goes from glam to brutal. While all families have issues, Divine's family business is aired out in the media daily causing ridicule and shame. Can the teen drama queen and her comfortable cushioned world survive the disturbance? From Hollywood, CA to Temple, GA, Divine is distraught as she goes from the lap of luxury to the confines of normalcy. Foreign to Divine is what life is like for an average teen minus the glitz. When Divine has to suck it up and learn to adjust to a simpler lifestyle, is she mature enough to handle it? Or will Miss Drama Teen kick and scream the entire way there? I have to say SIMPLY DIVINE is simply great! I love that the book features a young character set in her snotty ways, but comes to love and embrace family, friendship, forgiveness, love and God! Simply stated, SIMPLY DIVINE is an easy read that I would definitely recommend to my cousins, nieces and others.

The Title Says it all,,,

The Ups and Downs of Being Round Taste My Soul This is the first book of the BEST teen series that a parent can buy for their adolescent child. The main character is very lovable, yet real and human. I HIGHLY recommend this book. Monica Marie Jones Author of "The Ups and Downs of Being Round" and "Taste My Soul"

Great Book

I am really enjoying this new inspirational writing for teens and Simply Divine doesnt dissapoint. My daughter loved the glimpse into the lifestyle of the young, rich and famous. And I loved the message in this book. This should be added to every teens library. Great read!

Princess

In Simply Divine, we meet Divine Matthews-Harrison, a teenager that has the BEST of everything. Divine's parents are well known singer Kara Matthews and actor Jerome Hardison. Divine and her dad have a poor relationship thanks to his dishonesty. Always having lived the glamorous life, she's popular, owns designer clothes and her hair and nails flawless. Chores! Not for this spoiled drama queen brat. Kara wins a Grammy and Divine's world is turned in a different direction. Jerome and Kara's lives spin out of control. So where is Divine? She's sent to Georgia with Uncle Reed and his family. There has always been a large house with a maid, cook, and driver where Divine has lived. But in Georgia, her family lives in a three bedroom house with only ONE BATHROOM and five people. Can things get any WORSE!?!?!?! Simply Divine is a very good read that I would recommend to teenagers as well as adults. Reviewed by: Carmen

Simply Divine is Simply Irresistible!!!!!!!!!!!!

Simply Divine is Simply Irresistible. Ms Jackie, has done it again! I finished this book in 2 days because I could not put it down. Divine, is a rich 14 year old "divine" diva that learns that their is more to life than designer clothes, big houses, and trips to the mall when she is sent to live with her uncle and family who lives a modest life style when her famous mother is sent to rehab and her famous father is imprisoned. Divine soon learns that their is more to life that material things like Family, Love, Forgiveness, and God. This story is a good read for any age group, teenagers and adults alike. I am 28 years old and I will say that I really honestly enjoyed this book and I just can't wait for the follow up. It was just warm and enduring and just plain GOOD!. Ms. Jackie just proved what a damn good author she is, it's not a lot of authors that can write books that appeal to both teens and adults. Go Ms. Jackie GO! The sequel Divine Confidential, drops in February 07.