ttyl - 10th Anniversary update and reissue (The Internet Girls) Paperback – February 18, 2014

IF YOU ARE MATURE AND HAVE HAD A GOOD UPBRINGING BY YOUR PARENTS, THIS BOOK WILL NOT BE A BAD INFLUENCE ON YOU!!!!!!!!!!! I am 13. I have just finished reading this book about 30 minutes ago. I loved it. I was short, took me less than 8 hours to read (unlike some books), and amused me. I do have to warn some people though: If you do not want your child reading stuff that normal teenagers talk about, do not be offended when you or your daughter reads pages 10 & 11 or any of the others like them. I understand that some people find that kind of stuff offensive and think it is too "mature" for their pre-teen/young teen. This book has no plot. There isn't supposed to be one. It is a book about 3 girls who have been best friends for 4 years (Angela: the outgoing one; Maddie: the wild one; Zoe: the calm Church-goer). They Instant Message each other all throughout the book and discuss what is happening in their lives. The stuff they talk about and/or do is mostly amusing and funny, but some of it can be just the thing some moms want their children to stay away from. The friends go through every-day normal things like break-ups and grudges and even embarrassing party moments that get the whole school talking.Even though many mothers would think that since Maddie danced topless on a table because she was drunk, that it would be a bad influence on their daughters. Well, if that influences your daughter in a bad way, it's not the book's fault. Right now, I have no desire to go to a party, get drunk off spiked Kool-Aid, and dance topless on a table while boys throw quarters at me. Most likely, neither will you or your daughter just because a book character did it. Yes, there is cussing. Yes, almost all teenagers cuss. Don't say that your teen doesn't because your teen most likely has done it when you are not around and just lies about it. Everyone I know cusses (I know A LOT of people, even if they aren't my friends) even if it's only once a month. My teachers cuss, my entire school cusses, and you probably do, too. I didn't read the reviews before buying this book (I bought it because I love the author) and I was not offended and I don't think bad about Lauren. I suggest you read the book. Some parts are nasty, I know, but sooner or later, it'll all be a part of life. If you disagree with anything I'm saying, I'm sorry, but I really don't want a bunch of angry mothers commenting that I'm a bad kid or that I hang around with bad people if everyone I know swears. Thank you.

This is just one of the things the three lead characters text about. These teens discuss everything from driving to dating to cliques.

I love this book so much! It’s from my childhood. which is why i am so upset that they changed some of the references! shake it up didn’t come out until 2010. so if you’re looking to revisit your childhood, buy the original books.

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love it

It wasn't my type of book, but it wasn't meant to be. I accidentally purchased this for Kindle while looking at it for my niece. Instead of requesting a refund, I decided to read it. While it wasn't my type of book, it is an interesting idea and it was well written. I was a teen during the whole AIM era, and I could definitely see my female friends writing like this. Definitely took me back. Side note my niece absolutely loved the book. So this rating is halfway between what we'd individually rate it.

Got my teenage daughter interested in reading all over again!

Loved it. I reread this book once or twice a year. Not sure why I love it but I do

I just wanted to say that I totally loved this book. All three girls are great and the story of their friendship is a joy to read. Praise to Lauren Myracle for having the courage to write this story as text messages and do such a fine job. I can thoroughly recommend this book as a great read.

This book appealed to my daighter because of the way it was presented/written; in MSN form.She enjoys MSN and so thought she'd enjoy this book.She did! It did get confusing at times as multiple 'conversations' were going on at times but overall, very enjoyable book and storyline! Very teenage like!

amazing book best thing ever , it was funny even though its a bit old for me (im 12) but i understand the text , when i go to bed i leave myself on a cliffhanger i just don't want to put it down.

As described arrived within the stated time

good condition