Mishaps
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5.0 • 3 Ratings
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- $12.99
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
Sometimes bad luck is more than coincidence ...
Pen O'Connell is, without a doubt, the unluckiest girl at Callindra Secondary College. Her dream date's just fallen through, her dog has literally eaten her homework, and don't even mention the incident at school camp. But when Pen meets Sebastian Meyer, teenage genius and genetics expert, she begins to wonder if everything that happens to her really is just bad luck.
Could the bizarre theory that's turned every teacher in the school against Sebastian explain why Pen is more likely to get a head injury than a hot date? Why does Pen's name strike terror into the heart of pop princess Sereena? And just how far will Pen go to get what she deserves?
Customer Reviews
Excellent!
This, ladies and gentlemen, is how it's done. Nansi Kunze has penned something fantastic and I've become an instant fan.
Kunze's writing style flows beautifully. Her dialogue is snappy and spot-on for the age of the characters, and her descriptive narative is flawless. There's just the right amount of teen sarcasm - enough to keep you hungrily turning the pages, but not so much that you think everyone in the book is a jaded snark-aholic.
The plot is simple and delightfully told in first person by the year 11 protagonist Penelope. There's plenty of teen anst and drama thrown in without it becoming cringeworthy and there aren't too many twists and red herrings to spoil the ride.
I didn't want the book to end. If you're looking for a perfect example of how to write a Young Adult Urban Sci-fi novel, pick up Mishaps.