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Margot Button has a resolution for seventh grade: Be more normal.
Easier said than done. But, if Margot can learn to control her big mouth (and hair), there is hope. The new girl, Em, from New York, needs a friend too, now that the popular girls have decided she's "weird." More accurately, Em is "intimidating." She dresses like a rock star and doesn't seem to care what anyone thinks of her-especially popular girl, Sarah J. Em has an agenda for change at Manning Middle School and wants Margot on her side.
But Em's secret campaign to turn the tables on the popular girls may involve bending some laws. After years of enduring Sarah J.'s bullying, Margot finds it hard to resist. Her approval rating is finally up-and, it couldn't hurt to take Sarah down a few notches...could it?
Endearingly imperfect and relatable, Margot Button is irresistible in this novel about friendship, bullies, and the ups and downs of being in middle school.
With a mother who reads tarot cards, 2-year-old triplet half sisters and an embarrassing stepfather, Margot longs for a more mundane life.
On the eve of seventh grade, Margot has a lot to contend with, including a humiliating new nickname following a disastrous attempt to impress the popular crowd. Now that her BFF Erika is attending private school, Margot agonizes over how to capture the attention of her crush, Gorgeous George, while avoiding her arch nemesis, Sarah. In her haste to reinvent herself, Margot befriends edgy, cool new girl Em, entranced by Em's defiant attitude toward Sarah. The constant barrage of Sarah's subtle cruelty takes a toll on Margot, pushing her toward increasingly reckless behavior. Spurred on by Em, the situation between Margot and Sarah escalates and the stakes become dangerous as events spiral out of control. Ultimately, Margot must decide if being popular is worth sacrificing everything she knows to be right. Through Margot's transformation from quiet girl to troublemaker, Humphrey thoughtfully explores the repercussions of bullying. Preteen readers will relate to Margot's insecurities about her looks and her longing to fit in.
Margot's cautionary tale offers an insightful look at a young girl's journey of self-discovery and acceptance. (Fiction. 11-14)
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Posted April 21, 2012
This book is super good and i recomend it to anyone in middle school. Me being an adult really enjoyed it.
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Posted September 16, 2011
I think this book is a great book to read. I think this auther Audrey Vernick ihas very good things to write about in this bok. This book is really fun to rred and is the best book i read o far. I will tell all of my friends about it!
5 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Choose your friends wisely, so the birdies say, but I think this should also be said of enemies. Which is very important to a girl who wants her 7th grade experience to be full of awesome! Unfortunately the cards are stacked against Margot right from the start - with her best friend transferring to a different school, no socially-acceptable clothes to impress her peers, and vegan TV dinners for the rest of her life!
Enter the cool new girl from New York who has an air of mystery and edgy. Definitely perfect friend to have when facing off with the popular girls and impressing the boy of her dreams! So what if Em seems too good to be true - and her "edgy" has a little more crazy than Margot prefers?
Mission (un)Popular is a pretty easy-going book with a narrator who endears herself within the first few pages. I don't know about you all, dear Readers, but I can relate to a girl who feels like she was born with two left feet and word vomit. I can picture Margot quite easily as she relates the woes of her life - and it reminds me of Georgia from Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging. Just socially awkward - but in my book, that makes you endearingly adorable!
While Margot is enjoyable, I was disappointed with some of the conflicts in the story. Not dramatic enough, not explained as much. For instance, I thought Margot replaces her childhood best friend Erika all too easily. Sure, I can see why, but I would have expected them to fight to keep their friendship a few more times before they called it quits. Instead, they let the door slam shut and moved on. Or Em's character - Margot puts together bits and pieces, but the resolution left me wanting a little bit more details.
If you are looking for a book with a good heart, Mission (un)Popular would be an excellent choice that will deliver a positive message on friendship with a good chuckle or two along the way!
4 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Posted March 4, 2012
SUPER DUPER AWESOME WITH A SIDE OF AWESOMENESS AND DONT HOLD THE AWESOME
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Posted November 5, 2011
Im 11. Should I get it or not
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Posted February 29, 2012
I wish there were more stars to fill in this was th best book ive ever read:)
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Posted September 25, 2011
Read this book !
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Posted January 4, 2012
This was definatly one one the best books ive ever read . The plot is womderful and most of the characters are relatable evej though not everyone has identical triplet sisters
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Posted December 28, 2011
I dont get what is it about?
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Posted November 25, 2011
I think that if you liked this book then you should read "All the Things You Are" It is a great story about a girl my age. I am 11 years old and my birhday was on Thaksgiving Day. So yesterday. Yep. This and all the things you are is definetly a must read and 5 stars i love these books because i can realate to them i am not sayingwhat happenes in all the things you are is what happened to me i am saying my life.has fallen apart before.
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Posted August 26, 2011
I love it im 11 so it very easy for me but i still loved it ,!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Interesting story.....
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Posted July 9, 2011
But then amazing! I love this book. A real pageturner! PS I'm 12 years old, so this book was a little easy for me, but still liked it.
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Posted April 18, 2013
Its such a great book in the book em or emily is from new york the she starts to fall for margots dream boy uhoh
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Posted September 18, 2012
best book ever
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Posted August 11, 2012
I really enjoyed this book. There's some suspension and intensity involved. Although i did think that the beginning was a kuttle slow.
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Posted June 18, 2012
This book was so good. I liked the twist at the end.
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Posted May 16, 2012
Who would ever want to be normal? NOT me no way.
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Posted April 15, 2012
Grt
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Posted April 15, 2012
Mission unpopular is a great book with lots of detail and awesomeness. Best book ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted February 23, 2012
How is it im ten but i read at like a 12 year olds level but it sounds great
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Overview
Margot Button has a resolution for seventh grade: Be more normal.
Easier said than done. But, if Margot can learn to control her big mouth (and hair), there is hope. The new girl, Em, from New York, needs a friend too, now that the popular girls have decided she's "weird." More accurately, Em is "intimidating." She dresses like a rock star and doesn't seem to care what anyone thinks of her-especially popular girl, Sarah J. Em has an agenda for ...