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Jean and Johnny by Beverly Cleary (by camicuti97, 12)

"Jean and Johnny -- are they destined for each other, or are they doomed to fail?"

Book Rating: **** four stars (incredible)
Book Subcategory: Young Adult

Briefly tell us what this book is about (without giving away the ending, of course!).

Jean Jarrett is like any other 15-year-old girl: insecure, lacking self-confidence, and on the bottom of the social scale. When the handsome senior Johnny whirls Jean on the dance floor, she is absolutely dumbstruck. She never thought much about boys, with the exception of the singing sensation Kip Laddish she sees on television. Now Johnny's the only boy on her mind. Soon, Jean is doubtful about her and Johnny's relationship and she begins to realize that she likes Johnny a whole lot more than he likes her. This delightful story is about a girl who lacks self-confidence and a boy who has too much fun.

How does the title relate to the storyline?

Jean and Johnny are the main characters.

Is there something interesting that the author does to present the story?

It is simply written in second person, but I still love it.

If you could rewrite the story, what would you change to make it better?

Um, that is a hard question... NOTHING. :)

Why would you recommend (or not recommend) this book to a friend?

This book is about those who need a boost in self-confidence, and it shows the rewards of a high self-esteem! :)

Why did you choose to read this particular book?

I already read "Fifteen", so I was eager to read more of Beverly Cleary's love novels.

Complete this sentence:

When I finished reading the last page of this book, I felt... Sad, I loved the book and didn't want it to end.

What type of reader do you think this book is appropriate for?

Those who are interested in romance novels, dynamic characters, and Beverly Cleary will adore this book.

Give at least one example of a memorable quote, moment, or theme from the book.

I loved it when Jean stood up for herself after being dumped indirectly by Johnny. :)

Would you ever read another book by this author?

Yes

In your overall opinion, this book is...

Definitely worth your time.

About the Reviewer

What is your favorite book?

Shug

If a book is turned into a movie, what are you most likely to do?

See the movie and then read the book.

What is your favorite movie?

The Sound of Music

What color most describes your personality? Why?

Aquamarine because it reminds me of the ocean. The ocean is many different emotions, just like myself and my life.