The Revenge of the Wannabes (The Clique, No. 3)

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 304 pages
• Published by: Poppy March 2, 2005
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0316155136
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0316701334
• ASIN: 0316701335
• Book Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
• Weighs: 9.9 ounces

From School Library Journal
Grade 6-8–They're back! The rich, designer name-dropping, thoroughly conceited and obnoxious seventh-grade girls of Octavian Country Day School in Westchester, NY, return to compete against one another for who'll be the reigning queen of the school's "in crowd." Super-wealthy, super-indulged Alicia Rivera switches ballot boxes in the vote for a school uniform so that she wins instead of super-wealthy, super-indulged Massie Block. Readers will battle through their annoyance with and desire to choke these two girls, for the believability and humanity found in Claire and Kristen keep the story line moving. Massie and Alicia make mistakes, everyone interferes in the others' lives and loves, and all of the characters learn about their own limitations. But this is not for every collection; not-so-wealthy urban teens might prefer stories by Jacqueline Woodson, and country teens might rather read Audrey Couloumbis's tales of growing and learning without the trappings of flaunted wealth.–Alice DiNizo, Plainfield Public Schools, NJ
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Book Description
pres Thanksgiving. Weeks before Christmas. Alicia and Olivia are on their way to Manhattan so the Teen People editors can do a story on them about winning the Octavian Country Day uniform design contest. When Massie finally processes that the girls who hijacked her victory are also modeling for Teen People, she is livid. It should have been her. 'Ehmagod, what will everyone think when they find out it wasn't me who was asked to model? I will be SO over.' Massie decides it's time to get revenge. This snake can not lay idle in the weeds for one more second. Kristen and Dylan throw out terrible 'revenge' suggestions and Massie vetoes them all. She will think of something! But first she has to go home and exfoliate. The social minefields of Westchester County's most privileged middle school girls drive the page-turning action of this addictive series, set in New York City's most elite suburban county. The Clique . . . the only thing harder than getting in is staying in.

Reader Reviews
Massie Block, the leader of The Clique, is furious when she hears about Alicia's plans to form her own clique. After all, she's the leader, and that's how it should stay. Besides, doesn't Alicia realize that messing with Massie will do nothing more than leave her in one very undesired place - The Reject Pile? As for new-girl turned It-girl Claire Lyons, she's finally in. Not only is she a coveted member of the Clique, but she's also got Cam, a Briarwood boy, showering her with affection. But will Massie be willing to keep Claire in her inner circle, or dump her like last season's Sevens? Kristen Gregory, she's in the middle of two cliques, and her friendship is now more coveted than the new Louis Vuitton bag. The question is, whom will she choose? Dylan Marvil, she knows that Massie is up to something bad. Real bad. What it is, she has no idea. She might not stick around to find out. But if she leaves the Clique to join Alicia's new clique, will Massie replace her with a Dylan clone? Then there's Alicia Rivera. She may have credit cards and clothes galore. But does she truly have what it takes to be the leader of a clique? I will be the first to admit that THE CLIQUE has become one of my biggest guilty pleasure reads. The characters are enjoyable vicious, stuck-up, and rich, with the chauffeur's, credit cards, and clothes to prove it. Their many rude confrontations with each other couldn't be more exciting to read about, and the amount of name-dropping they do will keep any celebrity monger on their toes. Lisi Harrison has struck gold with this series, and it only keeps getting better and better. If you're looking for something reminiscent of GOSSIP GIRL, check out THE CLIQUE. I dare you. Erika Sorocco Book Review Columnist for The Community Bugle Newspaper Comment (1) | | (Report this)