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Prom fever has infected LA—especially Cindy’s two annoying stepsisters, and her overly Botoxed stepmother. Cindy seems to be the only one immune to it all. But her anti-prom letter in the school newspaper does more to turn Cindy into Queen of the Freaks than close the gap between the popular kids and the rest of the students. Everyone thinks she’s committed social suicide, except for her two best friends, the yoga goddess India and John Hughesworshipping Malcolm, and shockingly, the most popular senior at Castle Heights High and Cindy’s crush, Adam Silver. Suddenly Cindy starts to think that maybe her social life could have a happily ever after. But there’s still the rest of the school to deal with. With a little bit of help from an unexpected source and a fabulous pair of heels, Cindy realizes that she still has a chance at a happily ever after.
Gr 5-9- Likable sophomore Cindy is completely out of place in her materialistic Los Angeles private school, and her scathing anti-prom letter to the school newspaper only serves to diminish her status to pariah. Cindy can't believe that every single article focuses on the upcoming prom. Where are the articles on global warming, AIDS, or curing cancer? The student body is appalled by her missive, as are her twin stepsisters Ashley and Britney and her overly botoxed, clueless stepmother. The only people who understand are Cindy's BFFs, India and Malcolm; her IM pal, "BklynBoy"; and, surprisingly, her secret crush, Adam. But to the teen's dismay, even India and Malcolm elect to attend the senior prom, leaving her planning to stay home-until she discovers that BklynBoy has other ideas. This formulaic, fairy-tale-based romance will be a favorite with girls, mostly because Cindy is such a wonderful character-thoughtful, intelligent, pretty, and kind. The happy ending is predictable, but that doesn't diminish the enjoyment. A particularly refreshing feature is that while current adolescent issues (sex, drugs, anorexia) are mentioned, giving the novel greater depth, they're not the focus.-Susan Riley, Mount Kisco Public Library, NY
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Posted February 27, 2008
I thought this book was so cute, and it was the best chick flick ever created!!! Its so 21 century, and realtes to people in todays society. Its a very clever book that will make you in shock!! I couldnt stop laughing in this book!!! I love how Robin put in some humor!!! I encourage her to write a sequal 100 and a billion percent. A smile will spread across your face as you read this book. I reccomend it to EVERYONE who loves a cute, fun, amazing book to read!! I seriously couldnt ask for more of a perfect ending. It litterally was PERFECT!!! I loved it, and im sure you will too!!!
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Posted April 6, 2009
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This book has a very interesting twist! You don't expect the ending. It's very much like her other book, Geek Charming. Good as well.
Robin Palmer is a great writer for teens.
3 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Cindy¿s tired of hearing about the prom everywhere she goes. She¿s so tired of it that she writes a letter to the editor of the school newspaper bashing the prom. She targets the superficial traditions of the search for the right dress, the best shoes, and the popularity contests of the king and queen.
Instead, she wishes that people would obsess over real world problems. Unfortunately, she¿s about the only one who feels this way -- and now the whole school¿s decided that she really is a freak.
Besides her two best friends (who ARE going to the prom), three people back up Cindy in her ideals. Her father is impressed with her letter, her gay SAT tutor admires her guts, and the boy she IMs thinks she¿s got the right idea. In fact, he turns out to be the uber-popular Adam Silver, who would rather take Cindy out on a date during prom night, but never to the prom.
This modern fairy tale takes the ball out of the equation, but still shows that the prince can fall for the princess and that they can have fun on their own terms.
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted September 1, 2008
I loved this book and recommend' it to any 7th or 8th grader. It has a great beginning, great plot, the characters have amazing personalities and you'll never guess the ending. It was really fun to read this novel.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted December 10, 2011
Good innapropriate at times but just a little but very good highly reccomend it for ages 11+
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted May 19, 2012
Okay... at first when I saw this book I thoguth it was going to be extremely lame, but it is a wonderfully written book. It had an adorable story line and the characters were super funny and fun to read about. It was a little predictable (see brklynboy) but it was wrapped up nicely and I think you will enjoy it! I also recommend "Just Listen" "Something, Maybe" and "So Much Closer"! Have fun reading, it really is a great book! :D
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Posted April 11, 2012
This is one of the best books ever!!!!!!! I think ever girl should read this books. If you want me to recomed other good books i make you headline B@. I always sign my posts like this.
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Posted March 20, 2012
I just startedreading for la project and there is some funny humor. But should be in 6-8th grade to read!!!
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Posted December 23, 2011
Love it
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Posted December 17, 2011
Cindy Ella is an amazingly written book. I recommend it to anyone :)
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Posted November 22, 2011
Cinderella just a got from okay to ABSOLUTELY THE BEST princess ever. This modern telling of CInderella is the best; Cindy Ella has a lot of humor that will make you crack up laughing out loud no matter where you are. It has many things that happen in reality.
Cindy Ella is about the only person in her city who isn't infected with prom fever. Everyone think she's crazy, because she doesn't think that prom is the most amazing thing ever. In between having to deal with her prom-obsessed stepsisters and an equally obsessed stepmother, she falls in love with 3 guys, only to find out that one guy is taken, and the other two are the same person. In the end, Cindy Ella finds a Prince Charming of her own, with a little help from her fairy godtutor. This story is what I call a real fairytale.
I would give this story a rating of one million stars, etc.
STOCK101
Posted September 29, 2011
I just got finished reading this book and im like flipping out! it was outstanding! i usually hate reading but i couldnt seem to put this book down. with every turn of the page i was hooked. cindy's love for writing and hatred against prom is what keeps this book going.all the parts including Adam silver were my faveorites. I could read this book 100 times if i wanted to. you NEED to read this book and kootos to one of the best writers, Robin Palmer.YOU ROCK!
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.A modern day remake of Cinderella with all the typical parts all filled. We have the evil step mother, who really isn't as evil as the original, just a very backwoods second wife to a high power lawyer. There are the two step daughters, who really are just shallow fashion centered girls who don't seem to have much smarts. And of course there is Cindy, who at fifteen has had to deal with the death of her mother, and the trauma of the second marriage and the lack of true parental help that the step mother brings.
There are some cute parts, but they are far between and while the dialog is okay, you find yourself wanting to jump ahead just to get past things. I did think it was cute that Cindy was trying to show the materialistic high school she attends that prom is not the stress inducing event that its being made out to be. I think that Ms. Palmer is trying to show..in a funny way...that yes going to the ball(or prom) is fun, but that you can still find your true love at the Santa Monica Pier while playing silly games and having fun.
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Posted August 5, 2011
Inspirational i guess
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Posted July 15, 2011
At my school, you have to read 2 books over the summer, I thought it was going to be hard finding a fun book to read, but it is actually very easy, I went to barnes and noble and picked up the first book i saw ( cindy ella ) and BOOM! i fell in love with it, its a nice chick book, with a nice twist to the tale cinderella, with a touch of humor and high school reality... its a quick read, ( i read it in 4-5 days.. ) and a great teen read... I highly recommend this book to any girl who wants a fun book to read
happy reading :D
Dithie
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Posted February 9, 2011
well it was ok but i was able to put down but it was still worth my time
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Posted January 10, 2011
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This is my FAVORITE !~! book. Its halarious and romantic at the right times.
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Posted June 11, 2010
Just think if your dad died and you were stuck with your stepmom and stepsisters!? Cindy Ella goes though that everyday with her botox stepmother and Barbie doll stepsister. She lives in Beverly Hills, a few friends (about 2), a virtual friend (which means that she has a friend on the computer who is like her secret boyfriend.)She thinks her life stinks, but it gets better toward the end. Have you ever thought all the things happening to Cindy Ella could ever happen to you? Well, think again because it is based on things that happen in real life.
I recommend this book to girls more than boys or both because it's about a girl and her stepmom and stepsisters, but if boys like that then they should get it. My connection to this book would have to be Cindy's stepsisters and my sister because they all want attention from everybody.
I think it's really good book.
This is my all time favorite book!! It is a must- read. After you read this you will thank me because it is just so good. The age range is probably 11-18 years old. It is not too innapropriate for middle schoolers. IT IS THE BEST BOOK EVER!!!! PLEASE READ!!!
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Posted March 15, 2009
This book was seriously one of the worst books I have ever read. It tries too hard to be like the other teen novels out there, but it isnt succeeding. Sorry, but I dont recomend wasting your time and money on this book.
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Overview
Prom fever has infected LA—especially Cindy’s two annoying stepsisters, and her overly Botoxed stepmother. Cindy seems to be the only one immune to it all. But her anti-prom letter in the school newspaper does more to turn Cindy into Queen of the Freaks than close the gap between the popular kids and the rest of the students. Everyone thinks she’s committed social suicide, except for her two best friends, the yoga goddess India and John Hughesworshipping Malcolm, and shockingly, the most popular senior at Castle Heights High and Cindy’s crush, Adam Silver. Suddenly Cindy starts to think that maybe her social life could have a happily ever after. But there’s still the rest of the school ...