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Overview

What do Katie-Rose, Yasaman, Milla, and Violet all have in common? Other than being named after flowers, practically nothing. Katie-Rose is a film director in training. Yasaman is a computer whiz. Milla is third in command of the A list. And Violet is the new girl in school. They’re fab girls, all of them, but they sure aren’t friends. And if evil queen bee Medusa— ’scuse me, Modessa—has her way, they never will be. But this is the beginning of a new school year, when anything can happen and social worlds can collide . . .
 

Told in Lauren Myracle’s inventive narrative style—here a fresh mix of instant messages, blog posts, screenplay, and straight narrative—Luv Ya Bunches, the first in a four-book series, is a funny, honest depiction of the shifting alliances and rivalries that shape school days, and of the lasting friendships that blossom from the skirmishes.

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Lauren Myracle, the author of the netspeak hits ttyl, ttfn, and l8r, g8r, returns with another novel cleverly concocted in Internet shorthand. Told in a hip mix of IMs, blog rants, screenplays, and straight narrative, Luv Ya Bunches zips out the story of Katie-Rose, Milla, Yasaman, and Violet, four girls with distinctly different interests. Can a new school year and an evil clique queen bee bring them together? Twitter doesn't have the answer, but this book does.
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Blending instant messaging and screenplay-styled text into the narrative, Myracle (ttyl) begins a new series about the woes of being a tween, featuring four likable heroines all named after flowers. Katie Rose, Camilla (aka Milla), Yasaman and Violet come from different backgrounds and have distinct passions and insecurities (Yasaman is Muslim and an expert with computers; Milla, who has two mothers, struggles with her sense of self). But each could use a new friend as she begins fifth grade (“What Katie-Rose wants is a real friend, the kind that lasts forever”). Their shared distaste for meanness and their enthusiasm for the social networking site that Yasaman creates help draw the girls together—and their desire to get revenge against cruel queen bee Modessa, who has hurt each of them at some point, seals their camaraderie. The novel sends something of a mixed message about the acceptability of teasing as the girls’ plot their own prank in response to Modessa’s machinations. Still, readers will find the girls’ voices enticing and should be able to relate to their conflicts and inner anxieties. Ages 9–13.(Oct.)
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Katie-Rose is a hopeful, future movie director longing for a close girlfriend. Yasamin is a brilliant Muslim girl with a brand new social networking site she designed herself. Milla is a sweet girl with two moms who hangs out with the popular girls. Violet is the new girl trying to figure out where she belongs in the school social scene. On the first day of school, chaos in the halls leads to Milla losing her beloved turtle bobble-head. Violet finds the turtle, but she cannot make herself return it to Milla. Instead, she hides it where Modessa, the fifth grade's most popular girl finds it. Modessa claims that Katie-Rose was the one who stole the turtle which upsets Milla. Yasamin knows Katie-rose would never do that and she sets out to prove it. When the four girls discover that Modessa has lied, they set out to give her a taste of her own medicine. The author uses a combination of omniscient storytelling and chat room texting to develop the budding friendships of the four main characters. The two popular girls are stereotypically mean from beginning to end; however, this middle grade, chick-lit book offers a nice message of forgiveness and honesty. Reviewer: Jody Little
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Gr 3–6—Love Ya Bunches doesn't offer anything new. Four fifth graders become friends while fighting off Modessa, aka Medusa, your standard mean girl. The main characters, named for flowers, represent four ethnicities, which seems like a ploy except for a few fascinating discussions of customs. Violet, an African-American who is despondent because her mother is away due to mental problems, comes off as too precocious about social cues. Ignored Yasaman, a Muslim computer genius, creates a Web site only friends share. Bouncy, bossy, half-Chinese Katie-Rose makes videos. Anxious Milla (Camilla), a blond with lesbian mothers, is in thrall to Modessa. When she loses her lucky bobble-head turtle, Violet hides it for reasons even she can't discern. She arranges for Modessa to find it, thinking she'll give it to Milla. Instead, the meanie plants it in Katie-Rose's backpack and accuses her of stealing it. The truth comes out and the four wreak revenge of a mild sort on Modessa. Using movie scripts, chat, and standard narrative no longer seems innovative but does make for a breezy book. The four friends are depicted in a manga style of art. The book is at its best when Violet lets her guard down and allows her father to comfort her. But too often it's as two-dimensional as the doll-like figures on its cover.—Tina Zubak, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PA
Kirkus Reviews
Katie-Rose, Yasaman, Violet and Milla each occupy a different point in the fifth-grade social pecking order: Bossy, movie-obsessed Katie-Rose is at the bottom with Yasaman, whose hijab-wearing quietude belies her sharp insight and impressive computer geekery. New girl Violet has serious cool potential but is tortured by worries over her institutionalized mother, while fundamentally nice but deeply anxious Milla can't disentangle herself from Mean Girl-in-chief Modessa (fittingly called Medusa by Katie-Rose) and her henchwoman, Quin. With the blend of IM, texting, screenplay format, blog posts and standard narrative familiar from Myracle's ttfn series, each chapter shifts perspective, letting readers see the action from each girl's point of view. The plot is thin but perfectly captures tweens' concerns about social machinations, fitting in and finding a trustworthy group of pals, existing primarily to bring together the fabulously diverse foursome as they put a fitting, funny end to Modessa's reign of terror. It's no classic, but this series launch will be embraced, read and passed from friend to friend on middle-school playgrounds everywhere. (Fiction. 9-12)

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780810942110
  • Publisher: Abrams, Harry N., Inc.
  • Publication date: 10/1/2009
  • Pages: 352
  • Sales rank: 338,633
  • Age range: 9 - 12 Years
  • Lexile: 710L (what's this?)
  • Series: Flower Power Series
  • Product dimensions: 7.84 (w) x 5.84 (h) x 1.11 (d)

Meet the Author

Lauren Myracle

Lauren Myracle is the author of the New York Times bestselling Internet Girls series (ttyl, ttfn, and l8r, g8r), Rhymes with Witches, and Bliss, among many other books for teenagers and young people. She grew up in Atlanta, is a graduate of the Vermont College MFA program in writing for children and young adults, and lives in Fort Collins, Colorado, with her family. Visit her online at www.laurenmyracle.com.

 

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  • Posted December 13, 2009

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    luv ya bunches

    i loved this book so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it's really good and i can relate to it because i just started 5th grade!.

    14 out of 16 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted January 29, 2010

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    Reviewed by Jennifer Rummel for TeensReadToo.com

    Katie-Rose doesn't have any friends at school. She's really hoping that over the summer, popular girl Milla will ditch her not-so-nice friends and want to hang out with her, instead.

    Milla's not too sure who she wants to be friends with. Her current friends aren't always nice, but she doesn't want to be a social nobody, either.

    A new girl, Violet, enters the mix, and she's waiting to see which social group she should join. She's not afraid of resident mean girl, Modessa.

    Soon, Katie-Rose befriends Yasaman, who loves computers. She's made her own website where friends can chat with each other.

    When Milla's good luck charm disappears, the outcome changes everything. Will the four girls find their way navigating through social pressures?

    LUV YA BUNCHES is the first book in a new tween series that mentions Myracles's characters from her other popular INTERNET GIRLS series. This one reads as a younger version of that series, and will contain three more books. It's a very cute story - with IM chat and mini screenplays included.

    7 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 19, 2009

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    Amazing book read it!

    This is a thrilling and funny book that teaches readers about the true meaning of friendship.

    5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted January 16, 2010

    Luv this book

    i love this book i cant put it down and I'm just 11YR reading on a Saturday, i know i should be playing out side or watching TV on a Saturday but it is impossible for me setting this book down. really this book is awesome.

    4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 8, 2012

    Epic book

    Awesome!!! Would recomend. Worth the money!!!!!!!!

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 15, 2011

    LOVE IT BUNCHES

    I got it and i love it its perfect for 4th and 5th graders

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 2, 2011

    Luv ya bunches

    Awsome must read book ( tween book ) :) read the series too!!!! :)

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted January 11, 2010

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    Luv!

    Katie Rose doesn't have any friend at school. She's really hoping that over the summer popular girl Milla will ditch her not so nice friends and want to hang out with Katie Rose. Mila's not too sure who she wants to be friends with, her friends aren't always nice, but she doesn't want to be a social nobody either. A new girl Violet enters and she's waiting to see which social group she should join. She's not afraid of resident mean girl Modessa. Soon Katie Rose befriends Yasaman who loves computers. She's made her own website where friends can chat with each other. When Milla's good luck charm disappears, the outcome changes everything. Will the four girls find their way navigating through social pressures?

    The first book in a new tween series mention Myracles's characters from her other popular series TTYL. Luv Ya Bunches reads as a younger version of that series and will contain three more books. It's a very cute book - with IM chat and mini screenplays included - loved it!

    2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted December 21, 2009

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    Awesome!

    Funny and cool! Great book.

    2 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 18, 2012

    Good book

    This book is totally amazing! I luv it so much and recamend it to girls everywhere! I cant wait til i get to read the 3 rd book in this amazing series!:)

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 3, 2012

    A Great Start to the Series

    This book is a great demonstration of how fifth grade really is (I would know since I am currently in the fifth grade). There are situations and personalities for different kinds of readers! This book also captures the feelings that fifth gade girls might experience. While explaining the great parts of feeling older and being in a new grade Lauren Myracle also exposes the bullys and downs to being in a whole new world.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 25, 2012

    Disappointed

    The reviews for this book were really good. I made the mistake of trusting them, and the fact that the book was for 9 to 12 yr old girls...and letvmy 10 yr old read it begore I did. Never again will this happen. Not only do they say the words slutty, druggie, pole dancer, and the Lords name in vain.... there is also the mention of erection. These were just a few things that I wish I knew as a mother before spending money on such an inappropriate book. The overall story was fine...but as in so many other books/movies....WHY is that other stuff necessary?

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 24, 2011

    Love it Bunches!

    I have just finished reading it! I think it is a very descriptive about the life of 5th grade girls. If you like this book, look out for the next one, Violet in Bloom.

    Happy Reading!!!!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 25, 2012

    Fred

    Dang i gtg

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 25, 2012

    Brianna

    NO#!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 24, 2012

    Gr8 book!!

    Its a very good book. I highly reccomend and there is a secind book caled vilot in bloom

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 22, 2012

    Anonymous

    This book was pretty good. I loved the computer conversations. It is a really good book for younger kids.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 15, 2012

    Pretty good

    Not very long but really good and pretty complex.......if you are not an avud reader than this book isprobably a good pick. Read

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 6, 2012

    Awesome

    A good book i am going to read the sequal,violet in bloom

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 21, 2012

    Ehh...

    I do not think this was the best book by Lauren Myracle. It was very childish, a little bit too childish. It wasn't the worst book I have ever read, but it definitely wasn't the best.

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