Title: Gossip Girl Author: Cecily von Ziegesar
ISBN: 1-58621-570-1
Recommended Grade Level of User: 9th to 12th
Media Type: Audiobook, Compact Disc (CD)
Copyright: 2003
Audiobook Publisher: Time Warner
Narrator: Christina Ricci
Duration: 2 Hours (2 CDs)
Genre: Fiction
Reader's Annotation: Just when Blair stopped living in her shadow, Serena gets kicked out of boarding school and must return to Blair's private school in Manhattan. Things are about to get interesting.
Plot Summary: This audiobook revolves around the lives of a group of teenagers living in New York City. The two female protagonists, Blair and Serena, are ex-best friends. Serena has just come back to her old private school in Manhattan after traveling and getting kicked out of boarding school. While Serena was away, Blair was able to thrive in the spotlight, so she is not pleased with beautiful, popular Serena’s return. Gossip Girl details the story behind Blair and Serena’s falling out, the gossip surrounding Serena’s return, and drama about the boys in their lives (especially Blair’s boyfriend and Serena’s one-time fling, Nate).
Evaluation: (A) While many will never have the means to live luxurious, comfortable lives like these teenagers, the plot line is reminiscent of high school drama experienced by many real life teenagers. The realistic sequence of events is sure to draw in listeners as it would at any high school or in any circle of friends. Hence, the plot and the drama are believable. Additionally, the narration by Christina Ricci is not distracting or over-dramatic and provides for a pleasant listening experience.
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