TTYL

Title: TTYL

Author: Lauren Myracle


ISBN: 978-0810987883

Publisher: Amulet Books

Copyright: 2004
 Plot Summary: This book is about Angela, Zoe, and Maddie, three sophomore girls, who are best friends. The book is written in instant messages between the three of them. The three of them are all dealing with their own issues including boyfriends who cheat, dangerous friendships with adults, and getting drunk at a high school party. The book tells the trials and tribulations of these three girls via the text messages they send to each other, or in some cases don't send to each other.

Critical Evaluation: This book is a very honest book about the relationships that teenage girls share. The fact that Myracle wrote it in instant messages using language that teenagers understand makes it all the more relatable. The instant messaging format also makes it a quick read. Myracle also addresses crucial issues that teenage girls have and how to address them.

Reader's Annotation: Angela, Zoe and Maddie are best friends nothing can tear them apart. Can they withstand the drama of sophomore year in tact?

Genre: Chick lit, series, realistic fiction, young adult

Author Information: Lauren Myracle is the author of many young adult novels including The Internet Girl Series. To learn more about Lauren Myracle and her work visit http://www.laurenmyracle.com/.

Book talks: High School, friends, drinking, fighting, making up, instant messaging

Reading Level/Interest Age:High School. 14-17


Challenge: Alcohol use. Inappropriate teacher-student relationship. These things are in the book to illustrate problems the girls are facing. They are not glorified in the text at all, and in fact, cause problems for the girls that they must overcome.
 
Why was this book chosen?: This was a good book that captured the balance that is teenage girl friendships.