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The Jerk Magnet (Life at Kingston High, book 1) by Melody Carlson
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We'll publish them on our site once we've reviewed them. Item s unavailable for purchase. Please review your cart. You can remove the unavailable item s now or we'll automatically remove it at Checkout. Continue shopping Checkout Continue shopping. Chi ama i libri sceglie Kobo e inMondadori. And no one likes to be surrounded by catty, competitive women, even as adults. So this book was a great reminder that even Christians fall into that trap, though I can honestly say that at my church I feel like we all blend very well and befriend each other with no biases, but I'm sure that's not always the case.
Regardless, we need to get to know each other on the inside first, and let that be the measuring stick we use to determine whether or not we want to get to know someone better or not. The Jerk Magnet did a great job at presented all sides and reminding the reader not to be shallow and judgmental, but to love each other as Christ loved us. And most of all, to give each other a chance.
We're all flawed, but we're all loved by the same God. Because this book spoke to my heart and I couldn't stop reading it, it's making my favorite fiction list for So far what I've been reading has been amazing for I'm sure it won't stay that way forever, but I'm enjoying it while it lasts. It was just so good.
I'm serious, guys, I was contemplating giving this 5 stars, but there was one plot element that I wasn't okay with. I'll get to those in a second. This book handles teen issues from a Christian perspective. I still stick mainly to the Juvenile section, honestly. But this book didn't bother Melody Carlson But this book didn't bother me at all with it's slightly more mature themes; I'll be honest, they are pretty slight compared to what else is out there I liked that Ms.
Carlso handeled them from a Christian perspective, instead of just doing an average, safe Christian novel. The one thing that I didn't like is that the plot kind of hinted, to me at least, that if you wear really cute clothes you'll attract a bunch of jerks.
I get what the author was trying to say- that you shouldn't judge others before you get to know them- but still, it did bother me. It's a great story with a good message, for the most part. I am definitely going to read on in this series! This review can be found on http: Apr 19, Caroline rated it it was ok Shelves: Frumpy girl gets makeover, now she's suddenly hot and has to figure out how to deal with the new attention. Suddenly, this fun, easy reading book turns into a preaching Christian religious book with a morality tale on every page.
Promote this book for what it is. Oh, and the dialogue sounds like it came from the script of an after school special. Not realistic at all.
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This could have been more like Mean Girls, but it ended up more like-as I said-an after school church special. I will not be reading the rest of the series though. View all 4 comments. Jul 07, Helena added it. I think that this was a great book. It looks at teenage friendships, self esteem, modesty and some effects of lack of modesty, the way people can judge and withhold friendship based on appearance without getting to know them.
Apr 19, Off Market rated it it was ok. If you're religious you will like it. May 18, Melanie rated it liked it Shelves: A little too much high school drama for my tastes, but it was an okay read. It showed that looks aren't everything and you need to be comfortable in your own skin. Chelsea finally finds a true friend in Janelle Parker, and a non-jerk, Nicholas, c About this book: Negative Content- Minor cussing including: He thinks they should be locked up until they turn twenty-one.
But maybe their emotional maturity will catch up with testosterone by then. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author. View all 3 comments. Feb 26, Jerry rated it really liked it. Chelsea Martin is a big-time geek. Not only does she focus on academics and other "nerdy" subjects, but she is very socially awkward, and guys don't really take notice of her. However, she is in for some big changes: To prepare Chelsea for her new life, her fashionista stepmother-to-be Kate gives her a makeover, which causes her to be the belle of the ball at her new school.
However, Chelsea's new-fou Synopsis: However, Chelsea's new-found good looks are attracting some of the wrong guys and causing some of her female classmates to despise her, and it's making her uncomfortable; with the help of her friend Janelle, they show everyone the real truth about physical appearance. Still, instead of just using the female lead as a showpiece, this story makes a good point that I refuse to give away in this review.
Carlson's writing is just as good as, if not better than, it usually is. I've read some of her other works--the first few True Colors books, every Carter House Girls novel except for the last one, and even some of her Christmas fiction--and this is right up to par with all of that. Discussions of Chelsea wearing "skimpy" swimsuits, all of which are worn around guys, appear several times, though she is uncomfortable with it every single time, and ends up deciding not to do it anymore.
Also mentioned are overly tight bras and deep cleavage. I realize that a twenty-five-year-old guy such as myself isn't exactly the target audience for this novel, and most female readers will likely laugh it off; still, I felt it worth mentioning. After enduring some terrible novels, The Jerk Magnet was a breath of fresh air.
A captivating, engrossing story with great writing? How much better can you get? Though the book wasn't perfect--see above for why--it was still an amazing read that read like a Disney Channel Original Movie.
Fans of Christian young adult fiction should check this out immediately! Mar 01, Katie rated it really liked it. The Jerk Magnet by: Melody Carlson I read the jerk magnet this book is about a teenage girl whose name is Chelsea she lives with her dad because her mom recently got in a car crash about 5 or 6 months ago.
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Chelsea is a quit outgoing girl who is like a normal girl from school the acne sometimes braces but once all of this started happening and her mother died all the people from school started ignoring her. Plus her best friends have they only gone to her birthday party because they felt bad.
The The Jerk Magnet by: As they start a relationship Chelsea and Kate. Chelsea decides to go with the flow with Kate and let her do everything her makeup hair and even tanning. Chelsea the once brown hair acne faced and old clothes is now turned into the blonde hair tanned skin new clothes and new you. Chelsea and her dad stop at many places along the way hotels resturants rest stops. Soon they stop at a hotel not far from San Jose. Chelsea Martins is a big time geek. When her dad announces he's remarrying and moving to San Jose in a matter of weeks, she thinks that her life couldn't get worse.
But it actually takes an unexpected turn when she starts to like her step-mom-to-be, specially when she's making a make-over of her appearance. When Chelsea and her Dad get to San Jose, Chelsea makes a friend trying to act a different and more confident way than she's used to, becoming a Jerk Magnet. She thinks that's great at first, except when she gets interested in a boy that detests her for how she looks.
I'd divide this book in three sections: Yes, we get it. She attracts a lot of guys I have to admit this book was good in a way. While reading it I became bored, hoping for some real action to happen. When it came to the plot, it wasn't what I expected from what I read on the description. Though I have to give credit to the author. The book was nicely written and it gives us a good message.
Not all books do that. While reading it might it look lame, but once you finish, the pieces fall together. Chelsea is mistreated for being a nerd and not caring much of her appearance. But when she goes to the other extreme of being overly hot, it's also bad. She tries to be someone she's not, constantly acting and over-calculating her moves.
That is an example that we shouldn't be what we aren't. At the end of the story things become more interesting. It makes us reflect on how we judge others by how they look without thinking of how they feel towards that.
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It makes a big emphasis too that Christians aren't perfect people, but that they try to be better people and that God loves us for how we are inside, not outside. And I think that this books is good on that manner, on showing us that not everything is as it seems. We can't judge by appearances, rather by how a person is once we decide to know them. If you like things related to God, read this book. If you like things related to social behavior, read it. If you like a read that makes you reflect once you finish, read it. If you hope to find something romantic to read, don't read it.
Other than that, it was an entertaining and fast read. Feb 22, Paula Phillips rated it really liked it. Have you got an author that you love so much, that whenever they release a book - you just have to sit there and read it. For me , one of those authors is Melody Carlson.
Beautiful, pickup-driving Coley is a perfect cowgirl with the perfect boyfriend to match. She and Cam forge an unexpected and intense friendship, one that seems to leave room for something more to emerge. Account Options Sign in. Melody Carlson January 1, When Chelsea Martin's future stepmother helps her transform from gawky and geeky into the hottest girl at her new school, Chelsea is pretty sure it's the best thing that ever happened to her.
But her hot new look has a downside. She's attracting lots of guys who all have one thing in common: And stealing the attention of all the guys in school doesn't endear her to the girls either.
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Teen favorite and bestselling author Melody Carlson helps girls uncover the real source of beauty in this true-to-life story of young love, friendship, and being yourself. More by Melody Carlson See more. Betty Kowalski isn't looking forward to the holidays. She just can't seem to find Christmas in her heart. There's church, of course. But who can she bake for these days? And who would care whether or not she pulled out the Christmas decorations? Her new neighbor just adds to the problem. He's doing home improvements that don't appear to be improving much of anything.
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