My Awesome/Awful Popularity Plan
My Awesome/Awful Popularity Plan by Seth Rudetsky, published by Random House Children’s Books on January 8, 2013, is a young adult fiction novel that explores the challenges of high school life. The story follows Justin, who has two main goals for his sophomore year: to date Chuck, the most popular boy in school, and to secure a spot at the coveted “Cool U” table in the cafeteria. Despite facing obstacles such as his appearance, interests, and friendships, Justin devises a plan to navigate the complexities of teenage social dynamics.
Readers will find a humorous and relatable narrative as Justin attempts to balance his aspirations with the realities of his situation. The book delves into themes of friendship, dating, and social acceptance, highlighting the struggles faced by LGBTQ youth. With 224 pages, this edition presents a lighthearted yet insightful look at the quest for popularity, making it a relevant read for anyone who has ever felt out of place in their social environment.
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Justin has two goals for sophomore year: to date Chuck, the hottest boy in school, and to become the king of Cool U, the table in the cafeteria where the “in” crowd sits.
Unfortunately, he has the wrong look (short, plump, Brillo-pad curls), he has the wrong interests (Broadway, chorus, violin), and he has the wrong friends (Spencer, into Eastern religions, and Mary Ann, who doesn’t shave her armpits). And Chuck? Well, he’s not gay; he’s dating Becky, a girl in chorus with whom Justin is friendly.
But Justin is determined.
In detention one day (because he saw Chuck get it first), Justin comes up with a perfect plan: to allow Becky to continue dating Chuck, whom Becky’s dad hates. They will pretend that Becky is dating Justin, whom Becky’s dad loves. And when Becky and Justin go out on a fake date, Chuck will meet up with them for a real date with Becky. Chuck’s bound to find Justin irresistable, right? What could go wrong?
Seth Rudetsky’s first novel for young adults is endearingly human, and laugh-out-loud funny, and any kid who ever aspired to Cool U will find Justin a welcome ally in the fight for popularity.
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