The Long-Distance Dispatch Between Lydia Goldblatt and Julie Graham-Chang (Popularity Papers Series #2)

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Amy Ignatow’s signature sense of humor is on full display in this satisfying sequel. After spending all of fifth grade studying popularity together, Julie and Lydia are finally ready to put their hard-earned lessons to use in junior high. But before they can, disaster strikes: Lydia’s mom gets a job in London for six whole months! Before Lydia can say “Fancy a cup of tea?” she’s thrust into a new school, where she earns a reputation as “the Violent American.” Meanwhile Julie’s stuck navigating the cliques of ...

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Overview

Amy Ignatow’s signature sense of humor is on full display in this satisfying sequel. After spending all of fifth grade studying popularity together, Julie and Lydia are finally ready to put their hard-earned lessons to use in junior high. But before they can, disaster strikes: Lydia’s mom gets a job in London for six whole months! Before Lydia can say “Fancy a cup of tea?” she’s thrust into a new school, where she earns a reputation as “the Violent American.” Meanwhile Julie’s stuck navigating the cliques of American junior high on her own and is adopted by a group of troublemaking eighth graders known as the Bichons. The two best friends will have to learn to keep in touch and stand on their own, assisted as always by their trusty notebook.

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BFFs Lydia Goldblatt and Julie Graham-Chang are now separated by a most inhospitable ocean, but nothing apparently can abate the strength of their friend. In this rib-tickling addition to Amy Ignatow's diary series, the junior high pair buzz messages back and forth across the Atlantic. Topics include, but are not strictly limited to, cliques, boys, schools, weird British customs, cultural misunderstandings, and, of course, popularity. A series entry just as hilarious as its popular young reader predecessor. Editor's recommendation.

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Gr 4–6—Julie and Lydia are back with a brand-new dilemma. Just one month before entering junior high, Lydia's mother announces that she has taken a job in London for six months, leaving Julie with the task of becoming popular on her own while her best friend makes new friends and explores a new city. As in The Popularity Papers: Research for the Social Improvement and General Betterment of Lydia Goldblatt and Julie Graham-Chang (Abrams, 2010), the girls communicate often in handwritten notes or via email. Ignatow explores their individual personalities and develops them further through social interactions in their respective schools. Julie struggles with becoming one of the Bichons, an in-group, while Lydia corrals those she considers to be outcasts to try to boost their popularity. Creative illustrations abound, showcasing each character's unique style. This is a great recommendation for reluctant readers and fans of Jeff Kinney's "Wimpy Kid" books (Abrams), Rachel Renée Russell's "Dork Diaries" (S & S), and Jim Benton's "Dear Dumb Diary" books (Scholastic).—Lia Carruthers, Roxbury Public Library, Succasunna, NJ
ALAN Review - Erica Cain
After spending a summer at camp together discussing the coming adventures of junior high, Lydia Goldblatt and Julie Graham-Chang are split apart; Lydia's family is moving to Great Britain. Each of the girls begins to form her own 6th-grade reputation at a new school. Lydia becomes known as the "Violent American," and Julia's acceptance into a popular 8th-grade clique pushes them to analyze their own choices involving friendship. Amy Igantow puts her own signature style of graphic novels into this book through a series of cartoon correspondence between the girls, highlighting Julie's adjustments to junior high and Lydia's exploration of British culture. Their revelations to each other and themselves will keep the audience laughing about their funny intrigues and relatable tales. More important, the girls learn valuable lessons involving true friendship when exploring the meaning of popularity on two continents. Reviewer: Erica Cain
School Library Journal
Gr 4–6—Julie and Lydia are back with a brand-new dilemma. Just one month before entering junior high, Lydia's mother announces that she has taken a job in London for six months, leaving Julie with the task of becoming popular on her own while her best friend makes new friends and explores a new city. As in The Popularity Papers: Research for the Social Improvement and General Betterment of Lydia Goldblatt and Julie Graham-Chang (Abrams, 2010), the girls communicate often in handwritten notes or via email. Ignatow explores their individual personalities and develops them further through social interactions in their respective schools. Julie struggles with becoming one of the Bichons, an in-group, while Lydia corrals those she considers to be outcasts to try to boost their popularity. Creative illustrations abound, showcasing each character's unique style. This is a great recommendation for reluctant readers and fans of Jeff Kinney's "Wimpy Kid" books (Abrams), Rachel Renée Russell's "Dork Diaries" (S & S), and Jim Benton's "Dear Dumb Diary" books (Scholastic).—Lia Carruthers, Roxbury Public Library, Succasunna, NJ
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781419701832
  • Publisher: Abrams, Harry N., Inc.
  • Publication date: 3/1/2012
  • Series: Popularity Papers Series , #2
  • Pages: 208
  • Sales rank: 88,726
  • Age range: 9 - 11 Years
  • Product dimensions: 6.00 (w) x 7.90 (h) x 0.80 (d)

Meet the Author

Amy Ignatow

Amy Ignatow is a cartoonist and the author of the Popularity Papers series of scrapbook-style illustrated novels. She is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design and also makes a decent tureen of chicken soup. Ignatow lives in Philadelphia with her husband, Mark, and their cat, Mathilda, who just isn’t very bright.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 18, 2012

    Popularity papers 3

    It is the best book in the world it is just like the dork diares

    19 out of 28 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted June 14, 2011

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    Reviewed by Lauren Ashley for TeensReadToo

    Lydia's mom has gotten a great job opportunity and will be going off to England with her two daughters, much to their dislike. One of the good things is that it will only be for six months, but that's still six months of middle school away from her best friend, Julie. While in England, Lydia forms a group of friends consisting of some of the kids on the outer fringe of popularity. As for Julie, she makes her way into one of the most popular cliques at school known as the Bichons. Using some of what they observed in the first book, both girls try and become a bit more popular - and still learn as much as they can - in their respective corners of the world. I personally love anything that deals with England, so it was really fun to see Lydia's adventures there and the new words she learned. Lydia's particular crisis in this book is that she must learn to accept people as they are and sure, encourage your friends, but don't force them to do things. She also must deal with her mom possibly falling for a guy, and where does that leave her? Stuck in England? Julie, on the other hand, is doing pretty well for herself - or so you think. She soon realizes that the Bichons aren't that great of people, and she'll have to figure out just who her real friends are and how to stand up for herself. These are all pretty universal issues, and some of them can take place at even an older age, which goes with the idea that these aren't just for the middle grade crowd. I like that the girls are a bit clueless with things. I don't think they are too "dumb" or anything, just a bit naive. They are kind of dorky girls who really only had each other for awhile, and here they are in middle school with kids from various elementary schools and they have to survive. Well, at least Julie does. Lydia has to make do with everything being new. I loved that Ms. Ignatow plays with Lydia and Julie's friendship in various ways. They aren't always happy with each other - they argue, they write things about each other (for only their eyes), and they stop talking sometimes. It's a normal friendship that grows and changes. As for Julie's dads, you see them just as much in this installment as the previous one, and they are just as adorable! I think the author does a great job showcasing various parents and siblings (such as Lydia's sister, Melody). They are all very unique and their own people - but it works somehow, just like with most families!

    15 out of 24 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 12, 2012

    Awesome book

    I love this series this book rocks good for ages 9-13.

    10 out of 12 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 18, 2012

    Really bood book

    I loved this book so much

    9 out of 18 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 6, 2012

    Must Buy

    I love this series

    7 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 26, 2012

    I lOVE This series

    Its s o g o od

    7 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 8, 2012

    Popularity pags

    This book was one of the best books i have ever read the other best books that i have read are the other popularity pages books!!!!!!!!!!

    5 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 18, 2011

    I saw the first page and irt was really good!

    My mom said if i can get 100 on my math i could get it!! i saw the first page and it was really good!!!

    5 out of 13 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 2, 2012

    Luv it

    I love Julies art!

    4 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 28, 2012

    Hi

    My mom said i pass high school i will ethuntac get it a sa shuhattle

    4 out of 16 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 13, 2013

    Never gets old

    I read this book 5 times and it NEVER gets old

    3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 28, 2012

    good

    Good series! Personally, there is not really a lot of excitement in this book. I still like this book, but I'm just saying that I recommend Book #1 of this series over the second book.

    3 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 22, 2012

    Duh

    Lalalalalllll

    3 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 14, 2013

    Anomous

    I love the serise. I have the first book and it was amazing!!!!!!

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 18, 2012

     Parent beware.  There is a subtle political message disguised i

     Parent beware.  There is a subtle political message disguised in the cute story about young girls trying to find their way in life. The story has merit at the expense of exploiting children's impressionable minds.   

    2 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 23, 2013

    Great

    This is a great book. I wouldn't recommend buying it if you cant read cursive. Most of the book is cursive. If you can read cursive you should defintley buy it. If you like drama defintlley this book is for you. Hope you enjoy. I know i did. ;)
    :) <3

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 16, 2013

    Should I...get it?

    I read the first book and it was good....I dont know if I should get the second! My mom says I need to get a BOOK book....should I get this one? Any suggestions?

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    Posted March 11, 2012

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    Posted October 16, 2012

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    Posted March 15, 2013

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