The DUFF: (Designated Ugly Fat Friend) - Softcover

Keplinger, Kody

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0316084247 ISBN 13: 9780316084246

Publisher: Poppy, 2011

Synopsis

Now a major motion picture! An irreverent and irresistible New York Times bestselling romance between the so-called Designated Ugly Fat Friend and the Hot Jock.

Seventeen-year-old Bianca Piper may not be the prettiest girl in her high school, but she has a loyal group of friends, a biting wit, and a spot-on BS detector. She's also way too smart to fall for the charms of man-slut and slimy school hottie Wesley Rush, who calls Bianca the Duff--the Designated Ugly Fat Friend--of her crew.

But things aren't so great at home and Bianca, desperate for a distraction, ends up kissing Wesley. Worse, she likes it. Eager for escape, Bianca throws herself into a closeted enemies-with-benefits relationship with him.

Until it all goes horribly awry. It turns out Wesley isn't such a bad listener, and his life is pretty screwed up, too. Suddenly Bianca realizes with absolute horror that she's falling for the guy she thought she hated more than anyone.

About this title

About the Author:

Kody Keplinger was born and raised in a small Kentucky town. She wrote her first novel, The DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend), during her senior year of high school. The DUFF was a YALSA Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers and a Romantic Times Top Pick. Since then, Kody has written two more young adult novels, Shut Out and A Midsummer's Nightmare, and a middle grade novel, The Swift Boys & Me. She is the cofounder of Disability in Kidlit, a website devoted to the representation of disability in children's literature. Currently, Kody lives in New York City, where she teaches writing workshops and continues to write books for kids and teens.You can find out more about Kody and her books on her website: www.kodykeplinger.com.

From AudioFile:

Bianca is devastated when the hottest guy in school calls her "The Duff" (designated ugly fat friend). Ellen Grafton perfectly matches Bianca's caustic tones as she attempts to recover from the huge blow to her self-esteem, cope with her parents' messy divorce, and avoid developing a crush on the worst possible guy. In contrast, Grafton's skill falls somewhat short at creating distinguishable and fitting voices for secondary characters, including that of Wesley, Bianca's nemesis and crush. But this weakness doesn't detract from Bianca's compelling story as she attempts to choose between the boy who treats her well and the boy who makes her heart race. J.M. © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Poppy
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0316084247
• ISBN 13: 9780316084246
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304