Picture 1 of 1
Stock photo
Picture 1 of 1
Stock photo
Hot Girl : A Novel by Dream Jordan (2008, Trade Paperback)
Great Book Prices Store (346336)
97.2% positive feedback
Price:
$15.98
Free shipping
Returns:
14 days returns. Buyer pays for return shipping. If you use an eBay shipping label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Condition:
Hot Girl, Paperback by Jordan, Dream, ISBN 0312382847, ISBN-13 9780312382841, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Kate, a fourteen-year-old Brooklyn girl and former gang member, risks losing her first good foster family when she adopts the risquâe ways of her flirtatious new friend, Naleejah.
- Buy It NowHot Girl, Paperback by Jordan, Dream, Brand New, Free shipping in the US
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherSt. Martin's Press
ISBN-100312382847
ISBN-139780312382841
eBay Product ID (ePID)66186340
Product Key Features
Book TitleHot Girl : a Novel
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2008
TopicUrban, Girls & Women
IllustratorYes
GenreYoung Adult Fiction, Fiction
AuthorDream Jordan
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight9.5 Oz
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width5.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience
LCCN2008-024995
Dewey Edition22
ReviewsDream Jordan's Hot Girl is a fantastic first novel...the content reflects the struggles and choices facing a young girl wanting to belong with her peers and also within a family. My students have showered accolades on Hot Girl., Characterizations are strong, and voices realistic....Jordan sends a message about doing the right thing...The outcome of Kate's story is positive, and those looking for soft street-lit titles will find the book appealing., Readers will fall in love with Jordan's triumphant heroine as she navigates the foster care system with wisdom, wit, endurance and hope...a refreshing and touching read., - 2010 Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults-Tayshas 2010 High School Reading List-2009 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers-Stuff for the Teen Age 2009 - The New York Public Library's list"Teen readers will relate to the smart, strong-willed protagonist, Kate....Jordan's thoughtfully rendered characterizations and explanations for Kate's behavior are refreshingly authentic. This novel has the makings of a YA classic, and every YA collection should have a copy. Readers will hope for a sequel." -- Vanessa J. Irvin Morris, Drexel University, Philadelphia for LIBRARY JOURNAL"Dream Jordan's Hot Girl is a fantastic first novel...the content reflects the struggles and choices facing a young girl wanting to belong with her peers and also within a family. My students have showered accolades on Hot Girl." --Amy Cheney for SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL"Characterizations are strong, and voices realistic....Jordan sends a message about doing the right thing...The outcome of Kate's story is positive, and those looking for soft street-lit titles will find the book appealing." -- Emily Anne Valente, New York Public Library for SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL"Librarians will be pleased with an urban fiction offering that does not drag its characters through melodramatic depravity but instead shows teens how it is possible to consciously choose the direction of one's life." -- Diane Colson, VOYA "With authentic dialogue and honest situations, [Hot Girl] will resonate with teens...Many readers will unconsciously absorb some of Kate's grit, determination, and hope by the end of this realistic novel." -- Frances Bradburn, BOOKLISTONLINE"Readers will fall in love with Jordan's triumphant heroine as she navigates the foster care system with wisdom, wit, endurance and hope...a refreshing and touching read." Kalisha Buckhanon, Alex award-winning author of UPSTATE and CONCEPTION"Hot Girlis a must read... Kate is a young girl struggling to stay positive in the midst of the notorious foster care system. Her wit and perception as she narrates this tale will make readers laugh, cry and cheer her on. This is a no-holds-barred, tell-it-like-it-is tale that every young person can learn from. Dream Jordan has burst on the scene in a big way! "--Tracy Brown, Essence bestselling author of White Lines, "Readers will fall in love with Jordan's triumphant heroine as she navigates the foster care system with wisdom, wit, endurance and hope...a refreshing and touching read." Kalisha Buckhanon, Alex award-winning author of UPSTATE and CONCEPTION"Hot Girl is a must read... Kate is a young girl struggling to stay positive in the midst of the notorious foster care system. Her wit and perception as she narrates this tale will make readers laugh, cry and cheer her on. This is a no-holds-barred, tell-it-like-it-is tale that every young person can learn from. Dream Jordan has burst on the scene in a big way! "--Tracy Brown, Essence bestselling author of White Lines, With authentic dialogue and honest situations, [ Hot Girl ] will resonate with teens...Many readers will unconsciously absorb some of Kate's grit, determination, and hope by the end of this realistic novel., Librarians will be pleased with an urban fiction offering that does not drag its characters through melodramatic depravity but instead shows teens how it is possible to consciously choose the direction of one's life., Teen readers will relate to the smart, strong-willed protagonist, Kate....Jordan's thoughtfully rendered characterizations and explanations for Kate's behavior are refreshingly authentic. This novel has the makings of a YA classic, and every YA collection should have a copy. Readers will hope for a sequel., - 2010 Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults - Tayshas 2010 High School Reading List - 2009 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers - Stuff for the Teen Age 2009 - The New York Public Library 's list "Teen readers will relate to the smart, strong-willed protagonist, Kate….Jordan's thoughtfully rendered characterizations and explanations for Kate's behavior are refreshingly authentic. This novel has the makings of a YA classic, and every YA collection should have a copy. Readers will hope for a sequel." -- Vanessa J. Irvin Morris, Drexel University, Philadelphia for Library Journal "Dream Jordan's Hot Girl is a fantastic first novel…the content reflects the struggles and choices facing a young girl wanting to belong with her peers and also within a family. My students have showered accolades on Hot Girl." -- Amy Cheney for School Library Journal "Characterizations are strong, and voices realistic….Jordan sends a message about doing the right thing…The outcome of Kate's story is positive, and those looking for soft street-lit titles will find the book appealing." -- Emily Anne Valente, New York Public Library for SCHOOL School Library Journal "Librarians will be pleased with an urban fiction offering that does not drag its characters through melodramatic depravity but instead shows teens how it is possible to consciously choose the direction of one's life." -- Diane Colson, VOYA "With authentic dialogue and honest situations, [ Hot Girl ] will resonate with teens…Many readers will unconsciously absorb some of Kate's grit, determination, and hope by the end of this realistic novel." -- Frances Bradburn, Booklistonline "Readers will fall in love with Jordan's triumphant heroine as she navigates the foster care system with wisdom, wit, endurance and hope...a refreshing and touching read." Kalisha Buckhanon, Alex award-winning author of Upstate and Conception " Hot Girl is a must read... Kate is a young girl struggling to stay positive in the midst of the notorious foster care system. Her wit and perception as she narrates this tale will make readers laugh, cry and cheer her on. This is a no-holds-barred, tell-it-like-it-is tale that every young person can learn from. Dream Jordan has burst on the scene in a big way! "--Tracy Brown, Essence bestselling author of White Lines, Hot Girl is a must read... Kate is a young girl struggling to stay positive in the midst of the notorious foster care system. Her wit and perception as she narrates this tale will make readers laugh, cry and cheer her on. This is a no-holds-barred, tell-it-like-it-is tale that every young person can learn from. Dream Jordan has burst on the scene in a big way!, "Teen readers will relate to the smart, strong-willed protagonist, Kate....Jordan's thoughtfully rendered characterizations and explanations for Kate's behavior are refreshingly authentic. This novel has the makings of a YA classic, and every YA collection should have a copy. Readers will hope for a sequel." -- Vanessa J. Irvin Morris, Drexel University, Philadelphia for Library Journal "Dream Jordan's Hot Girl is a fantastic first novel...the content reflects the struggles and choices facing a young girl wanting to belong with her peers and also within a family. My students have showered accolades on Hot Girl. " -- Amy Cheney for School Library Journal "Characterizations are strong, and voices realistic....Jordan sends a message about doing the right thing...The outcome of Kate's story is positive, and those looking for soft street-lit titles will find the book appealing." -- Emily Anne Valente, New York Public Library for SCHOOL School Library Journal "Librarians will be pleased with an urban fiction offering that does not drag its characters through melodramatic depravity but instead shows teens how it is possible to consciously choose the direction of one's life." -- Diane Colson, VOYA "With authentic dialogue and honest situations, [ Hot Girl ] will resonate with teens...Many readers will unconsciously absorb some of Kate's grit, determination, and hope by the end of this realistic novel." -- Frances Bradburn, Booklistonline "Readers will fall in love with Jordan's triumphant heroine as she navigates the foster care system with wisdom, wit, endurance and hope...a refreshing and touching read." -- Kalisha Buckhanon, Alex awardwinning author of Upstate and Conception " Hot Girl is a must read... Kate is a young girl struggling to stay positive in the midst of the notorious foster care system. Her wit and perception as she narrates this tale will make readers laugh, cry and cheer her on. This is a no-holds-barred, tell-it-like-it-is tale that every young person can learn from. Dream Jordan has burst on the scene in a big way! " -- Tracy Brown, Essence bestselling author of White Lines
Grade FromSixth Grade
Grade ToEleventh Grade
Dewey DecimalFic
SynopsisIt's summertime in Bed-Stuy "Do or Die" Brooklyn, and Kate is feeling down in the dumps. Not only is she tired of her raggedy, tomboy image, but she's also missing her best friend, Felicia, who's away for the summer. Lonely and not exactly getting along with her new foster mother, Lynn, Kate so badly wants to be out and about, twirling pretty, and partying---and maybe catching the attention of her longtime crush, Charles. Opportunity knocks one hot summer day when fly-girl Naleejah struts her stuff straight up to Kate and takes a seat. Full of smiles, Naleejah tells Kate that she remembers her from school, but Kate can't remember ever having such a fabulous chick trying to befriend her. Kate's suspicion turns to trust once Naleejah gives her a much-needed makeover. Now a brand-new Kate suddenly has the attention of her dream boy. But is Naleejah checking for him, too? Against Kate's better judgment, she ignores the warning signs, and continues to let Naleejah lead her down a treacherous path. Soon, what seems like a fun and exciting summer ends up being a harsh reality check. Now Kate must decide how to get back on the right track . . . or is it already too late?, It's summertime in Bed-Stuy Do or Die Brooklyn, and Kate is feeling down in the dumps. Not only is she tired of her raggedy, tomboy image, but she's also missing her best friend, Felicia, who's away for the summer. Lonely and not exactly getting along with her new foster mother, Lynn, Kate so badly wants to be out and about, twirling pretty, and partying---and maybe catching the attention of her longtime crush, Charles. Opportunity knocks one hot summer day when fly-girl Naleejah struts her stuff straight up to Kate and takes a seat. Full of smiles, Naleejah tells Kate that she remembers her from school, but Kate can't remember ever having such a fabulous chick trying to befriend her. Kate's suspicion turns to trust once Naleejah gives her a much-needed makeover. Now a brand-new Kate suddenly has the attention of her dream boy. But is Naleejah checking for him, too? Against Kate's better judgment, she ignores the warning signs, and continues to let Naleejah lead her down a treacherous path. Soon, what seems like a fun and exciting summer ends up being a harsh reality check. Now Kate must decide how to get back on the right track . . . or is it already too late?
LC Classification NumberPZ7.J7623Ho 2008
All listings for this product
Be the first to write a review
