The Clique Library Binding – January 1, 2007

I really didn't like this book. I thought I would like it, because it seemed to get a fairly good reception from others (YALSA even chose it as a quick-pick for YA readers). But this is honestly one of the worst books I've ever read.The biggest problem I have is that I don't think it gives pre-teens and teens enough credit. Every single character in this book is superficial, even Claire, who is supposedly the average, normal sort of girl. To me, they all seemed to be different versions the same character. They're all petty and selfish; they all only care about boys, make-up, and clothes. What about activities? Favorite TV shows? Books? Granted, Massie rides horses, but right away this activity turns into a device to attract an older boy. What I love about YA is that it shows that just like adults, young adults are complex people. They have varied interests and they have real problems. This book doesn't portray that at all. The characters are down-right mean and don't show significant growth throughout to redeem themselves by the end.Also, the stuff they have to deal with is trivial. For example, Massie doesn't want to be friends with the new girl, but her parents are trying to force her to be nice. I don't see why or how we're supposed to relate to such an awful character. Then there's Claire who is the new girl and would have a legitimate problem about trying to fit in and be friends with Massie, but then she ruins it by playing horrible pranks on Massie and her friends and trying to fit in with them even after she realizes how awful they are.There are some redeeming factors, though these don't make up for all the bad stuff in this book. The writing itself isn't bad and it's a quick, easy read. Also, there are some funny moments that don't have anything to do with mean-spirited pranks. At moments I thought we were going to see into a deeper side of the characters, but these moments were fleeting and didn't follow through. Maybe they are more fully developed in later books, but from what I've skimmed through, I doubt it.

I read this book a while back but it's until now that I decide to write a review for it. Let me just say that this book is half good and half bad. Let me show you why:GOOD POINTS:-The writing is really good. The author has a flow with the words that makes it an easy and interesting read.-Even though the plot was kinda cliche, I think that the events were interesting for the resolution that the author wanted.-(may be a spoiler) Claire's plan made me laugh and Kristen's secret surprised me.-The PC members do act as if everything was centered around Massie...which in my opinion, they should, since Massie is their "alpha" and could kick them out of the group anytime they want too.BAD POINTS:-Idiotic and cliche idea. When haven't I read books about the good girl moving to town trying to get into the mean girl's clique? However, Claire moving in with Massie changes it a bit.-Some of the thoughts and dialogues are so dumb, I can't even...-I've been in private schools with snobby girls, and if I walked in with Keds I wouldn't be considered an "LBR".-What's up with all the "ehmagawds" and "LBR" stuff? I know that the girls are supposed to talk like that, but when I try to pronounce them aloud it just makes me laugh.-The characters...I found myself disliking the main ones. Claire is too...I don't know, she seems whiny to me. And Massie, well, I kinda like her and kinda not.Overall, this book is good but bad at the same time. However, young kids can read this as long as they have in mind that they should not act like this if they don't want to ridicule themselves.

I had read all the clique series in middle school. I had been wanting to reread them for old time sake. Our local library got rid of them unfortunately so I am slowly buying the series! The book was in good condition. Came in a timely manner as well!

I am 27, but I have a weakness for fun, light YA books like Gossip Girl and the Princess books by Cabot. I picked up the clique with a bit of trepidation, because it just seemed a little too snooty, and maybe too young for me. I shouldn't have worried. This was a playful, drama-filled, purely fun book that kept me entertained from beginning to end!Massie and her crew get stuck being nice to newcomer Claire (at least while Massie's parents are watching!), who isn't anywhere near as rich and fabulously stylish as The Clique. Claire, of course, realizes that she'd like to be part of the clique and tries to get in. How it all turns out is the story.I enjoyed this a lot and would recommend it to anyone over the age of ten who enjoys fashion, drama, and books that are just good light fun.

Everything in Massie's life is perfect. She has perfect hair, a great clique, and she rules the school at Octavian Country Day. until CLaire comes along. Claire is a really nice girl who just moved from orlando into the Block's guest house. she wants to be instant friends with Massie, but Massie is not so welcoming.everyone in the group is etremely mean to her, from spilling red paint on her white jeans to make it look like a period stain, to throwing food on her head. Will Massie And Claire become friends? Reead to find out. This book is seriously amazing, it describes every teens problem so easily and in detail. it was so hard to put this book down! i read it in like an hour! Everyone of Lisi Harrisons books is amazing, I recommend this entire series along with Monster High.

Ok. I get what some of you people are saying and I know the pretty commitee is usually very, very snobish but the author is not trying to say that rich people are better. Massie seems perfect but she is very insecure and very protective of her rank and friends. Just because she's popular does not mean that shes totally confident. The clique is certainly not the kindest at all. I am not saying that the language and all the "lbr" talk is ok. No one is a "loser beond repair" ! That is crazy talk. If you havent read this book give it a chance and if your child is reading it explain to them that some of the behavior in this book is not ok and what the author is really trying to say.

Love these books

マッシーはニューヨーク郊外にある超お嬢様学校の中学1年生。毎朝お抱え運転手が運転するリムジンで親友3人をピックアップして登校、カフェテリアではひとつしかない4人掛けの席が定位置、ダサイ子なんか寄せ付けずいつも4人だけでおしゃれやゴシップの話題に明け暮れていた。　学校での仲間つき合いで女王様然と振る舞うマッシーだったが、父の親友一家がフロリダからやってきてマッシーのゲストハウスに滞在、娘クレアが同じ学校に通うことになって事態が一変。マッシーの両親はクレアを娘の友達の輪に入れようと一生懸命になるが、マッシーにはそんなことは論外、クレアと4人のバトルが始まる。マッシーたちのグループから外されている子たちは反感ももっているが、仲間に入れてもらえるなら入りたいという羨望もあって、クラスの人間関係は複雑になる．．． ことあるごとにクレアを仲間はずれにしようとするマッシーですが、クレアはめそめそせずにがっちりとやり返し、事態は二転三転してスリリングです。　Newsweekでも取り上げられ、アメリカの高校生活を語る上で絶対見過ごせない、といわれるCliqueを巡る人間模様を描くシリーズが続々と刊行されていますが、このシリーズは7年生が主人公なので同種のシリーズの中で一番やさしく読めます。

Came in good shape