Art Geeks and Prom Queens: A Novel

by Alyson Noël Narrated by Katie Schorr

Overview

Dorks, Dweebs, Debutantes, and Jocks-Where would you fit in?

Being the new girl is tough-just ask sixteen-year-old Rio Jones. A New York transplant, Rio has no clue how she's going to fit in at her fancy new private school in Southern California. Plus, being late, overdressed, and named after a Duran Duran song doesn't make the first day any easier for her.

Then Rio meets Kristi. Beautiful, rich, and a cheerleader, Kristi is the queen bee of Newport Beach. And Kristi isn't friends with just anyone, so Rio is thrilled when she's invited to be part of the most exclusive, popular clique. Of course, like any club, Kristi and her friends have rules: Always smile (even if you don't mean it), always dress cute (and never repeat outfits), and always flirt (but only with jocks, preps, and rich college guys).

At first Rio is having a great time, but as she becomes more immersed in this jet-set crowd, she figures out there is one last rule that her new friends forgot to mention: Don't cross Kristi . . . in Alyson Noël's Art Geeks and Prom Queens.

Editorial Reviews

School Library Journal

Gr 9 Up-Rio Jones, 16, doesn't have a clue how she is going to fit into her new Southern California private school. Just as she is about to drown in despair, she is rescued by a couple of geeks in AP Art who take her in hand. Then Kristi, the alpha female at the Newport Beach school, takes an interest in her, and Rio thinks her life is perfect-until she surpasses Kristi and learns the true meaning of revenge and the importance of being true to oneself. This plot line is summarily predictable, but that doesn't make the ride any less enjoyable. Rio is well drawn with believable inner dialogue, and the stereotyped popular crowd is so much fun to hate. Some mild drug use, sexual situations, and realistic profanity are included.-Morgan Johnson-Doyle, Sierra High School, Colorado Springs, CO Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

From the Publisher

Get ready for a wild ride with Rio Jones. And, hang on because you're going to love every minute of it!” —J. Minter, author of The Insiders

“Cool, uncompromising, superbly written - this is a wonderful journey through teenage life by a writer who really gets it.” —Kevin Brooks, author of Martyn Pig, Lucas, Kissing the Rain, and Candy

“I love Alyson's use of dialogue. It's acerbic and vicious and bitchy. Totally realistic, in other words, without a false note.” —Catherine Forde, author of Fat Boy Swim

“Rio steps into the glitz and glam of Southern California socialites, but she never loses her down to earth sense of humor.” —Michelle Taylor, author of What's Happily Ever After, Anyway?

“A book about life in the fast lane. . .” —Lurlene McDaniel, author of My Secret Boyfriend and Angels in Pink

“Delicious, irresistible fun. All that's lacking is a pool-side chair and a cold drink.” —Deb Caletti, author of Honey, Baby, Sweetheart

Michelle Taylor

Rio steps into the glitz and glam of Southern California socialites, but she never loses her down to earth sense of humor.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169111538
Publisher:	Macmillan Audio
Publication date:	09/27/2011
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

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