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My Best Friend's Boyfriend

My Best Friend's Boyfriend

Published in
2002
3.55
on Goodreads (163)

Description

'Grease is the word' in this Sweet Sixteen story! Mary-Kate and Ashley are working on a school production of Grease, but it's tricky: the sets get ruined, the costumes need to be redone and one of the leading actors is having trouble with the script!Mary-Kate is VP of the drama club, and is determined that their production of Grease is going to be the best show ever!Her boyfriend, Jake, has joined the club so she'll see more of him and everything is looking good but then disaster strikes. The set is flooded out, so it has to be re-done, the costumes are a total disaster and have to be re-made, and how can she help Sam, who has dyslexia and has trouble reading, learn his lines in time for the big night?Ashley, meanwhile, has a huge shock when she runs (literally!) into her ex-boyfriend Ben, who's a new student at her school. She's really pleased to see him and they agree to be 'just friends'.So why does she feel so jealous when she sees him kissing her friend, Lauren? Would she really try to flirt with her best friend's boyfriend.?
Age
12-18
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
123 pages
Book in series
#6

Why to read

  • Exploration of Complex Relationships: The book delves into the intricate dynamics of friendship, love, and loyalty, providing a nuanced look at how these relationships can intersect and affect each other.
  • Emotional Journey: The story promises to take readers on an emotional rollercoaster, exploring the highs and lows of romantic entanglements and the impact they have on personal growth.
  • Relatable Characters: The characters in the book are likely to be well-developed and relatable, offering readers a chance to see parts of themselves in the story and perhaps learn from the characters' experiences.
  • Engaging Plot: With a title like 'My Best Friend's Boyfriend,' readers can expect a plot filled with tension, drama, and perhaps some moral dilemmas, keeping them hooked until the very last page.