Hamilton High: The DUFF - Softcover

Kody Keplinger

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1444927981 ISBN 13: 9781444927986

Publisher: Hodder Children's Books, 2015

Synopsis

Hamilton High The DUFF

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) when she was only 17. Kody is the cofounder of Disability in Kidlit, a website devoted to the representation of disabilities 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. Kody's website is kodykeplinger.com 'I always felt like the "ugly girl" in high school - my best friends are insanely gorgeous - so when I was introduced to the word during my senior year, I knew I was the Duff. The idea of writing a book with "Duff" in the title started as a joke, but when I realized that my friends felt like Duffs, too, I knew I had to write this story.' The DUFF is a New York Times Bestseller and a major motion picture starring Bella Thorne, Mae Whitman and Alison Janney.

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

Edition details

• Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1444927981
• ISBN 13: 9781444927986
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 300