Flipped
Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen is a first edition published by Knopf Books for Young Readers on October 9, 2001. This 224-page book is presented in English and explores the evolving relationship between two middle school students, Bryce and Juli. Their story begins in the second grade, where initial impressions lead to years of avoidance and social awkwardness. As they enter eighth grade, their perspectives shift, revealing deeper layers to their personalities and feelings.
Readers will find a humorous narrative told through alternating chapters, capturing the voices of both characters as they navigate misunderstandings and missed opportunities. The book delves into themes of interpersonal relations, self-perception, and family life, highlighting the characters’ growth as they learn to see beyond surface appearances. With a cast of quirky characters and a blend of comedy and insight, Flipped offers a relatable look at the complexities of young love and personal identity.
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The first time she saw him, she flipped. The first time he saw her, he ran. That was the second grade, but not much has changed by the seventh. She says: “My Bryce. Still walking around with my first kiss.” He says: “It’s been six years of strategic avoidance and social discomfort.” But in the eighth grade everything gets turned upside down. And just as he’s thinking there’s more to her than meets the eye, she’ s thinking that he’s not quite all he seemed.
This is a classic romantic comedy of errors told in alternating chapters by two fresh, funny voices. Wendelin Van Draanen is at her best here with a knockout cast of quirky characters and a hilarious series of misunderstandings and missed opportunities. But underlying the humor are two teens in transition. They are each learning to look beyond the surface of people, both figuring out who they are, who they want to be, and who they want to be with.
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