2008/352 pgs
About the Book: Frankie Landau Banks has discovered that one summer can make a big difference in high school. Now a sophomore at an elite boarding school, Frankie has caught the attention of popular senior, Matthew Livingston. Matthew is a member of the secret all male society, The Loyal Order of the Basset Hounds. Frankie's father was once a member and she has heard all about the Bassets growing up. But Frankie is barred from joining-it is an all male society after all, which Frankie doesn't think is fair. So she secretly organizes pranks and orders for the Bassets to perform.
Sarah Teenlibrarian Says: Oh, Frankie Landau Banks, I want to be you! Frankie is a fantasic character and this book is one I finished and want to go back and read all over again. She's smart, sassy, funny and tons of fun. She likes Matthew but never wants to be a waspy girl that lets him control her. She stands up for herself and is a strong character. And the pranks she pulls off are awesome!
There's plenty of mystery, humor, action and romance so I think a wide variety of readers would enjoy The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau Banks. It's also a great book to give adults who might need a push to read YA-Frankie is such a great character they won't care that it's YA-they'll be so drawn into the story.
A great read and highly recommended.
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