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The Year of Secret Assignments
by Jaclyn Moriarty
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Recorded Books (2004-03)
ISBN: 1419305174
EAN: 9781419305177
Audio Cassette
SKU: C011NUW
Condition: Used: Very Good
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
The Ashbury-Brookfield pen pal program was designed to bring together the "lowlife Brooker kids" (as they're known to the Ashburyites) and the "rich Ashbury snobs" (as they're called by the Brookfielders) in a spirit of harmony and the Joy of the Envelope. But things don't go quite as planned. Lydia and Sebastian trade challenges, like setting off the fire alarm at Brookfield. Emily tutors Charlie in How to Go On a Date with a Girl. But it's Cassie and Matthew who both reveal and conceal the most about themselves -- and it's their secrets and lies that set off a war between the two schools.
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Amazon.com Review
Popular Aussie writer Jaclyn Moriarty, author of the smash debut, Feeling Sorry for Celia avoids the notorious sophomore slump with this bouncy epistolary follow-up that is brimming with self-confidence and charm. In The Year of Secret Assignments, a tenth grade English teacher attempts to unite feuding schools by launching a pen-pal project. Best friends Cassie, Emily and Lydia initiate the correspondence, and are answered by Matthew, Charlie and Seb. Emily and Lydia are more than pleased with their matches, but quiet Cassie has a frightening experience with Matthew. When Lydia and Emily discover that Matthew has threatened their fragile friend, the Ashbury girls close ranks, declaring an all-out war on the Brookfield boys. Soon, the couples are caught up in everything from car-jacking and lock-picking, to undercover spying and identity theft. Moriarty’s captivating comedy of manners reads like a breezy 21st century version of Jane Austen--with no end of ridiculous misunderstandings, angst-ridden speeches, and heartfelt make-ups. Female teen fans of Ann Brasheres' The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and Megan McCafferty's Sloppy Firsts will waste no time swapping copies of The Year of Secret Assignments, with all their best buds. (Ages 12 and up) --Jennifer Hubert
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Customer Reviews
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Year of Secret Assignments Reveiw
Rating  (4)
Date: 2009-01-03
The Year of Secret Assignments is a very entertaining and funny book. When I first read it, I thought it was really weird but I as I read on, I began to like it. The characters are really interesting and made me not want to put it down. It's kind of an unusual book, the way it's written in letters to and from the characters and in the character's diaries and notebooks. But that makes it interesting and original and it helped me to keep reading. It's nice that the book is really funny but is also kind of sad. I don't really enjoy sad books, but the funniness helped. I also like how it was fast paced so the reader won't get bored. This book was a pleasure to read and very original. I give it a nine out of ten and I can't wait to read the sequel!
-Louisa H.
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Kay's Review
Rating (4)
Date: 2008-05-14
This book is a wonderful book to read if you have any time to yourself. It keeps you giggling and in happy spirits. The way the book is written is really diffrent. The book is written in letters back and forth between pinpals at diffrent schools. A lot of drama takes place, and many life lessons are learned. The Year of Secret Assignets is a great book for young girls in their teens to read! The book deals with love, friendship, school, and drama! This book is a perfect book for young girls who are on their journey into adult hood! This book reads very fast, and it is also not hard at all to read!
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The Year of the Secret Assignments
Rating  (5)
Date: 2008-04-28
The journey of 3 girls, Cassie, Lydia, and Emily, all begins when their English teacher assigns them the hassle of writing to another student at their rival school, Brookefield High.
The assignment seems as lame as their teacher, but they're in for a big surprise. The girls are all shocked to find out that their "pen friends" are all boys! Emily and Lydia are used to talking with boys, but Cassie is more on the shy side, not knowing what to expect.
When the communications and problems between the schools start to take a diving turn, the girls find out what it really means to be there for each other.
I really loved the way Moriarty made me feel like I was with the characters through their ups, downs, and in betweens. The plot was set up so that it was easy and fun to read, and to really understand the emotions of the girls and boys.
This book is a treat for anyone who loves to read about love, hope, and the meaning of true friendship. I recommend this book to anyone who has a special friend in their life, and knows the real meaning of being there for a friend.
~Michaella H.
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The year of the Secret Assignments
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-01-08
~The year of the Secret Assignments~
This book is about three girls and three guys, the three girls and guys that meet through a pen pal lettering between schools. The six teens have these secret assignments that the girls made up the three girls are Lydia, Cassie, and Emily the boys that they write to is Seb, Charlie, and Matthew but there's a huge twist in the story. All three girls are best friends and have known each other for a long time. In the process of writing to the other school, something goes wrong between the two schools where a huge vandalizing war breaks out between the schools and the three girls are blamed for all of it.
I loved this book it was a great book that I would recommend this book was a real page turned to where you couldn't set it down. If I were to grade this book I would give it an A+. Any teen would probably like this it has so many surprises. This book would really be great to have. So overall I really enjoyed this book and I hope when you read it you feel the same way to, and if you want an exciting book then find The year of the Secret assignments.
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witty, touching, and wonderful
Rating (4)
Date: 2008-01-08
This story is told only through letters - from Ashbury students to Brookfield students, and vice versa. The characters are very well developed, as are their relationships. We see the pen pals form friendships, and I cheered for them even when they did something stupid and got mad at each other. It's also interesting to see the different perspectives on one event - some thought it was great, others didn't, etc. The author had sharp insight into human nature there.
Even though we see nothing unless it's been written down in some form (via letter or transcript), the story comes across very strong and clear.
The humor is sharp and witty - I laughed out loud on more than one occasion. A very enjoyable story, which will make a good re-read.
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