On the Bright Side
by:
S.R. Johannes (author)
Gabby is a disgruntled teen angel who has just been assigned to protect her school nemesis and ex-beffie. Problem is her ex-beffie is dating Gabby’s longtime crush. Instead of protecting Angela, Gabby pranks her (since when is sticking toilet paper a shoe a sin?) Soon, Gabby gets out of control...
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Gabby is a disgruntled teen angel who has just been assigned to protect her school nemesis and ex-beffie. Problem is her ex-beffie is dating Gabby’s longtime crush. Instead of protecting Angela, Gabby pranks her (since when is sticking toilet paper a shoe a sin?) Soon, Gabby gets out of control and is placed on probation by her SKYAgent, who has anger management issues of his own. Determined to right her wrongs, Gabby steals an ancient artifact that allows her to return to Earth for just one day. Without knowing, she kicks off a series of events and learns what can happen when you hate someone to death.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780984799138 (0984799133)
Publish date: January 31st 2012
Publisher: Coleman & Stott
Pages no: 285
Edition language: English
3.5/5 starsMEMORABLE QUOTE: "The only physical sensation we have comes through the pain of our loved ones. At least until our transfer is complete." (p. 9)OVERALL IMPRESSION: This is an all around good, cute, fun book. I really enjoyed reading it. I was very amused by the play on words that Johannes...
TL;DR: A fun, fast-paced, funny tween book with an imaginative setting and world. Great mix of romance, adventure, and true-to-life tween experiences. I'm looking forward to the next book. The longer review:On the Bright Side is set half in this word and half in an imaginatively-constructed 'heaven'...
This is a type of book that makes me laugh and cry. A teenage girl getting into all kinds of trouble but also learning things about life. What I loved most about this book is the plot and growth of the character. I love reading a book where the reader see the characters struggling with change but a...
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