Remarkable.New York Times Book ReviewFrom Annie Barrows, the acclaimed #1 New York Timesbestselling coauthor of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society and the author of the award-winning and bestselling Ivy + Bean books, this teen debut tells the story of Charlotte and Frankie, two high school students and best friends who dont have magical powers, fight aliens, crash their cars, get pierced, or discover they are royal. They just go to school. And live at home. With their parents. A great read for fans of Becky Albertalli, Louise Rennison, and Adi Alsaid.Nothing ever happens to Charlotte and Frankie. Their lives are nothing like the lives of the girls they read about in their YA novels. They dont have flowing red hair, and hot romantic encounters never happenlet alone meeting a true soul mate. They just go to high school and live at home with their parents, who are pretty normal, all things considered.But when Charlotte decides to write down everything that happens during their sophomore yearto prove that nothing happens and there is no plot or character development in real lifeshes surprised to find that being fifteen isnt as boring as she thought. Its weird, heartbreaking, silly, and complicated. And maybe, just perfect.
P> Review "Barrows captures the highs and lows of her characters emotional lives with remarkable feeling, revealing how even the most joined-at-the-hip BFFs inevitably have secrets and resentments. ...Spending time with these two is a lovely, low-key pleasure." -- New York Times Book Review "A charming novel about the daily ups and downs of school, love interests, friends, families, and social media. Barrows turns her keen observational eye toward teenagers, and the results are authentic and funny...Check out this book." -- Kirkus Reviews(starred review)"In her first work for teens, Barrows writes a realistic story about girls growing up in a suburban California town. Char and Frankie hang out...and think about kissing, growing up, taking chances, and feeling awkward. ...readers will love [Charlottes] brash honesty." -- Publishers Weekly"This innocently edgy but ultimately provocative novel...is about nothing and everything. ...Their search for meaning is palpable." -- San Francisco Chronicle"The Nothing girls have more going on than they would like. ...writing down your everyday experiences, whether in book, journal, or some other form can encourage even those people most bored with life to come out of their shell and discover truths that they never saw coming." -- YA Books Central"Barrows, author of the Ivy + Bean chapter book series, has a knack for female friendships, and Charlotte and Frankie are a memorable pair." -- The Horn Book From the Back Cover This is flap copy. In theory, you are looking here to find out what this book is about so you dont go slapping down your credit card (or library card!) for some boring-ass book. Youre not supposed to swear in flap copy, by the way. This description is supposed to be enticing and persuasive. Its supposed to hint that theres something completely thrilling and possibly life-changing that you will get if you buy this book and read it. So.In these pages, you will encounter the searing true-life adventures of two virginal yet smoking-hot teen girls who discover the wild passions of Sven. Will they have a threesome? Read this book and find out!Yeah, right. I wish.Really, this book is about me, Charlotte, and my friend, Frankie, and some stuff that happened to us last Christmas. It wasnt anything amazing. Trust me on this one. But I, personally, am tired of reading about abused/drug-addicted/depressed/alien-infested teens. And--also personally--I think Frankie and I are pretty funny. Actually, I think were hilarious, but that could be a me-thing. So if you want to read about some not-incredible-but-not-entirely-basic fifteen-year-old girls, then this book is for you!Thats as enticing as its going to get.P.S. Dont get all excited about Sven. There is no Sven. About the Author: Annie Barrows is the #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, and the author of The Truth According to Us, and the Ivy + Bean chapter book series. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society was a Time and USA Today best book of the year. Her books have been nominated for many awards, including the Bluestem Award, the Mark Twain Award, the Virginia Readers Choice, the Massachusetts Childrens Book Award, and the Kentucky Bluegrass Award, and have been included on the New York Public Librarys 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing. Ivy + Bean has been an ALA Notable Book and is one of Common Sense Medias "50 Books All Kids Should Read Before Theyre 12."- We ship across Australia, including major cities like: Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Newcastle and the Gold Coast