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Overview

Fourteen-year-old Kentucky girl Ricki Jo Winstead, who would preferred to be called Ericka, thank you very much, is eager to shed her farmer's daughter roots and become part of the popular crowd at her small town high school. She trades her Bible for Seventeen magazine, buys new "sophisticated" clothes and somehow manages to secure a tenuous spot at the cool kids table. She's on top of the world, even though her best friend and the boy next door Luke says he misses "plain old Ricki Jo."

Caught between being a country girl and wannabe country club girl, Ricki Jo begins to forget who she truly is: someone who doesn't care what people think and who wouldn't let a good-looking guy walk all over her. It takes a serious incident out on Luke's farm for Ricki Jo to realize that being a true friend is more important than being popular.

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Fourteen-year-old Ricky Jo has lived in the same Kentucky farming town her whole life, right next door to her best friend Luke. But she’s still the new girl, of sorts, on the first day of high school, having previously attended a small Catholic school. Renaming herself Ericka and hoping to become popular, she tries to fit in with a group of cool girls from homeroom and develops a crush on cocky fellow freshman Wolf. Ericka’s honest and insecure voice, her penchant for mishaps, and her frustration with her boyish physique will easily resonate with similarly conflicted readers. Debut novelist Whitaker paints a rich picture of life in rural Kentucky, as Ericka struggles to maintain tenuous friendships as well as her moral center. The subplot of Luke’s alcoholic and abusive father rings painfully true, as does Ericka’s ongoing crush on Wolf, who is alternately cruel and flirtatious with her, putting her self-worth through the wringer again and again. This coming-of-age romance holds few surprises, but will capture readers with its honesty and heart. Ages 12–up. (Jan.)
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Set in small-town Kentucky, this coming-of-age story depicts the ups and downs of 14-year-old Ricki Jo Winstead as she tries on a new identity. High school is about to start, and Ricki Jo seizes the opportunity to reinvent herself. The first thing she does is ditch her "plain ol' " name, taking on the new, more sophisticated (to her ears) moniker of Ericka. Swiftly getting the lay of the high-school land, Ricki Jo decides that she wants to move with the popular girls. She tries out for cheerleading rather than band, buys hipper clothing and jettisons the real Bible for that subversive gospel according to Seventeen. Her new friends are a little faster than she's used to, and she begins a rather daring (for her) flirtation with the handsome-and-he-knows-it David Wolfenbaker. All these changes displease her neighbor and best friend, Luke Foster, a grounded guy who is struggling with the more serious issue of his father's alcoholism and abuse. In her debut, Whitaker paints a vivid, finely detailed picture of life in the sometime-hardscrabble heartland. But what draws the reader in is the chaotic precision of her characters, youngsters who are conflicted and frequently inconsistent, yet feel rounded and real. Solid, just like its setting. (Fiction. 12 & up)
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Gr 8–10—Starting public high school after years of Catholic schooling, Ricki Jo Winstead, 14, is a tobacco farmer's daughter focused on reinventing her image. She tells her best friend, Luke Foster, that she now wants to be called Ericka. She longs to be popular and find a boyfriend, and in no time she meets four beautiful classmates, the Fabulous Four, and a boy, aptly nicknamed Wolf, who becomes her instant heartthrob. Trying to act cool puts distance between herself and Luke, whose quiet steadiness and loyalty pale in comparison to Wolf's playful teasing and manly cologne. Conflict surfaces when Luke's alcoholic father gets violent toward his family, and Ericka's beloved dog, Bandit, is severely injured by a pack of roving dogs. Still unsure of her status with the Fab Four, Ericka is cheered when they give her a surprise slumber party to celebrate Bandit's homecoming. Soon one of the girls suggests that they streak through the Winsteads' house, and then they sneak out to party in the barn with boys and alcohol. Ericka is thrilled to be Wolf's date for the homecoming dance, which involves more drinking, but he disappoints her by behaving in a typically fickle manner. Only after Luke lands in the hospital for protecting his mother against his father's fists does Ericka finally recognize what he means to her, something readers will have predicted. This first novel combines credible teen characters, realistic dialogue, and enough drama to engage reluctant readers.—Susan W. Hunter, Riverside Middle School, Springfield, VT

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780316125062
  • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • Publication date: 1/2/2012
  • Pages: 375
  • Sales rank: 64,032
  • Age range: 12 - 15 Years
  • Product dimensions: 5.70 (w) x 8.40 (h) x 1.50 (d)

Meet the Author

Alecia Whitaker grew up on a small farm in Cynthiana, Kentucky. She is an actress and writer and currently lives in Manhattan with her husband. Alecia has performed in the New York City Fringe Festival and is a visiting creative writing teacher and ambassador for The Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts.

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  • Posted January 13, 2012

    Great book :)

    This book was a good story of the different moods in high school. Cruelty, jelousy, happiness, anger, and sadness. Alecia Whitake used great detail to describe tough moments, or happy and exciting moments in Ericka's world. By the end of this book, or even in the middle of it I felt like I knew Ericka and Luke extremely well, like I had known them my entire life. I felt like when Luke and Ericka felt strong feelings, I could feel it for them! This book is also very funny. If you are looking for a realistic and funny book for teens, this might be the one for you.

    3 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 29, 2012

    :DDDDDD

    This was THE best book I have EVER READ! I feel like I know Ricki Jo sooo well. She sounded just like me. This is also now my fav book. I reccomend this book to teenagers from the ages 13 - 15.... but let me tell you....you will love this book and not want to put it down.....and you just might be sad when you finish.....

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted February 23, 2012

    Highly Recommend

    I purchased this book for my 12 year old daughter, but ended up reading it myself after she did...truely a great book

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 19, 2012

    Queen of kentucky

    Reall good

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 15, 2012

    ????

    I have meverheard of this book before and was just browsing. I read the reviews and the overview, is it worth the buy?
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  • Posted April 4, 2012

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    The Queen of Kentucky is a charming coming-of-age contemporary w

    The Queen of Kentucky is a charming coming-of-age contemporary with a spunky main character you'll love to root for.

    I really liked Ricki Jo, her voice is authentic for her age and funny. She's someone who wants to stay true to herself but also make new friends and fit in, which isn't the easiest combination for her. Even though she doesn't always make the right choices, she does tries to learn from them. She's very resilient, which is great for someone her age and means she's quick to bounce back when she's down. I also adore how much Ricki Jo's family means to her, even when she thinks they're uncool.

    The friendship between Ricki Jo and Luke was lovely. I mean what fourteen year old girl wouldn't love a friend like Luke? He's loyal, honest, hard working and always there when you need someone to listen. Plus his quiet demeanor and serious nature help bring out a more mature side to Ricki Jo.

    While none of the supporting characters were all that original in the personality department, they're well written and felt real. They're the kinds of characters you either love, or love to hate. I just wish we could've gotten more character development from Mackenzie (the other new girl) and Wolf (freshman bad boy) since its hinted that they're much deeper then the story allows.

    At 375 pages I felt the novel was a little on the long side, while the pacing isn't slow I felt that a few parts did drag. The small Kentucky town setting fits the story perfectly and adds lots of atmosphere to a storyline that could have felt cliche, but instead feels just right.

    While it doesn't break any new ground, The Queen of Kentucky is an absolute treat and a delightful debut. I look forward to reading more from author Alecia Whitaker and hope she continues to write about her deep southern roots because its a style and voice that suit her well.

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  • Posted February 28, 2012

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    A Classic Coming of Age Story

    The Queen of Kentucky is a light-hearted story about a 14 year-old farm girl who tries to be someone she's not. In this classic coming of age story Ricki Jo, a.k.a. Alecia, enters public school for the first time. Going from a class of under 20 to one of 200, Ricki Jo feels the need to create new friends, abandon the old, and create a superficial persona for herself. Her happy, quaint family supports her decisions as Ricki Jo lies to her friends and turns into one of the "it" girls. Ricki Jo demonstrates the importance of staying true to who you are and what will happen when you don't. Part of her drive to become a new person is to create a new appearance for herself, but is hindered due to a constant poor image of herself.
    As a Minnesotan, the lack of knowledge about Minnesota was quite infuriating. Mackenzie, one of the "it-girls," just moved from Minnesota. In the story, Mackenzie keeps referring to Minnesota as having no open spaces, fact check!!!! Minnesota has plenty of open spaces, and yes, there is a roller rink in Minneapolis.

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  • Posted January 28, 2012

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    Best Book Ever

    This is now my new favorite book I highly recommend this book! What a great way to start writing books this is her first and I hope she keeps writing! So I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did!

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  • Posted January 27, 2012

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    Great book!

    Everybody wants to fit in. So while reading this book and seeing what Ricki-Jo is going through, I can relate. High School is hard and life changing. I adored this book cause of the way the author writes about real things that goes on in life. High school, boys, drama, family. All of these elements play an important part in Ricki-Jo's life.

    Ricky-Jo is like every country girl. T-shirt, jeans, hair messy and always up to something. Ricky-Jo is ready for her life to change and she takes charge. New school, new clothes and a new name Ericka. I like that Ricky-Jo wants change. She doesn't want to be just a farmers daughters but wants to make a name for herself.

    I like that the story doesn't only tell whats going on in Ricky-Jo's life but also what is happening around her. Ricky-Jo's life is full of drama within her family and friends. Within the family, Ricky-Jo has an amazing heart. She thinks of everyone else before herself and tries to do what she can.

    I also enjoyed the downfall of Erica (Ricky-Jo). I liked that her downfall wasn't all at once, but by piece by piece. I know some people might say she was stupid and naive, but of course she was! She was a farm girl who went to a private school before. I like seeing that she didn't know everything and was learning everything the hard way. Still, Ricky-Jo learned her lesson and became who she is meant to be all along. herself.

    This is great book of life and learning. So many life changing moments in our life define and shape who we are. Queen of Kentucky is an amazing read!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 16, 2012

    Looks good?

    I dont have much money to spend so i was wondering if this would be a good book to spend my money on. I would welcome any other book sugestions as well!

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    Posted January 7, 2012

    Saving up

    Really excited to read this an dsince nobody ha swritten a review i figured i would so yeah it looks great

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