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Klepto
Julie Braverman is the coolest person Julie Prodsky has ever met. During their freshman year (1981–1982) at the High School of Performing Arts in New York City, the previously unexplored world of flirting, freedom, and fashion is revealed to Julie P. through the eyes of her new best friend. Learning the secret to Julie B.’s collection of Fiorucci jeans—shoplifting — only makes Julie P. admire her more. Before long Julie P. has her own closet full of stolen clothing, and a new boyfriend. Then Julie P.’s conscience catches up with her. She wants to stop shoplifting, but Julie B. doesn’t.Without stealing, can this friendship survive?
288 pages, Hardcover
First published March 2, 2006
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March 6, 2008
Did you own a leotard and legwarmers in the 80's even though you weren't a dancer? Did you wear scrunchies and headbands in your hair, own an Esprit outfit, sport a Swatch watch and totally totally love watching "Fame" on tv? If the answer is yes and some part of you longs for a book that will take you straight into the heart of the 80's fashion obsession, this book might be for you.
There's a certain nostaligic kitschy-ness that makes it hard to put down, but like eating too much of something that isn't good for you but still tastes great, it starts to give you a stomach ache.
I sort of enjoyed it, despite it's vapid characterizations, unnecessarily planted swear-words, detailed descriptions of shop-lifting techniques and endlessly exhausting references to 1980's teen culture with no real explanation of those references to make them relatable or understandable for a 2000's teen.
Read it, watch "Footloose" and "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun", and get lost in the tacky self-obsession that was the 80's.
There's a certain nostaligic kitschy-ness that makes it hard to put down, but like eating too much of something that isn't good for you but still tastes great, it starts to give you a stomach ache.
I sort of enjoyed it, despite it's vapid characterizations, unnecessarily planted swear-words, detailed descriptions of shop-lifting techniques and endlessly exhausting references to 1980's teen culture with no real explanation of those references to make them relatable or understandable for a 2000's teen.
Read it, watch "Footloose" and "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun", and get lost in the tacky self-obsession that was the 80's.
May 6, 2014
Klepto, by Jenny Pollack takes place in the 1980's. The story is about Julie Prodsky, the main character who meets a new friend named Julie Braverman,who is "The coolest girl I've ever met". They meet on the first day of school at New York High School of Performing Arts. Julie Prodsky feels lucky to have her new "cool" friend, especially when it is revealed how she "gets" her stuff. She and her sister, Mandy, are both expert shoplifters. Before long, Julie P. is stealing clothes and jewelry as well, first prompted by Julie Braverman, then on her own. When Julie P. decides she doesn't want to steal anymore, it creates tension between the two characters.
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February 20, 2025
I read this book in high school and picked it back up after a nostalgia craving. I enjoyed it just as much but appreciated the character growth so much more as an adult and feel that Jenny Pollack did such a good job of making the characters and their high school experiences so realistic, especially in the way they struggled to beat their addictions. I highly recommend this to any teen or young adult as an enjoyable read, but also as one that makes you think about the effects your choices have on your life and those around you.
April 7, 2020
Just a really great easy read!
November 11, 2018
"Klepto" by Jenny Pollack was one of my favorite books in high school and continues to be one of my favorite YA novels. The book features the life of a high school girl named Julie Prodsky who becomes best friends with Julie Braverman. Julie B. brings our narrator Julie P. into the life of shoplifting and fashion. Both Julies use the term "got" as a sort of code for "stealing". The novel takes place in the 1980's and therefore showcases the boutiques and fashion trends that were around during that time period. That is one aspect of this novel that I really enjoyed and I found myself searching for the fashion brands and trends that were referenced while reading this book. Another interesting fact is that Julie P. is slightly based off of the author, Jenny Pollack, who shared these experiences of shoplifting when she was a teenager in the 80's, which explains the choice for that time period. I also liked the idea that the narrator is based off of Pollack because it gives the story a bit of truth and it gives Pollack first hand knowledge of the stores and trends that were around in the 80's. It also provides personal knowledge of how the characters were able to get away with shoplifting from those particular boutiques.
Another aspect of this novel that I enjoyed was that the portrayal of a young teenage girl seemed very accurate and thoroughly demonstrated what its like to be peer pressured by someone you look up to. Julie P. also shares new experiences with her new friend Julie B. and gets brought into a world that seems exciting, if for only awhile. In my opinion, Pollack captures the essence of youth, fashion, and peer pressure in a well executed way and makes the narrator Julie P. very relatable, especially if the reader is a teenage girl themselves.
Another aspect of this novel that I enjoyed was that the portrayal of a young teenage girl seemed very accurate and thoroughly demonstrated what its like to be peer pressured by someone you look up to. Julie P. also shares new experiences with her new friend Julie B. and gets brought into a world that seems exciting, if for only awhile. In my opinion, Pollack captures the essence of youth, fashion, and peer pressure in a well executed way and makes the narrator Julie P. very relatable, especially if the reader is a teenage girl themselves.
March 22, 2019
Stealing expensive clothes in NY city is a rush for best friends Julie and Julie also. Boy troubles, family squabbles, the usual teenage problems with shoplifting to tie it all together. How far will you go to keep a best friend? Can Julie stop stealing or is she a kleptomaniac for real? Pressures from going to a prestigious school, the school of the performing arts or PA, pressures to fit in and have the best clothes, to go to all the right parties and whether to give in to boy's pressure to have sex are typical issues in Juie's life. She can't talk to her mother or her older sister....only her friend Julie understands. But Julie doesn't want to steal anymore and Julie is so mad at her she isn't talking so who can she confide in now?
This was an interesting look into teenage girls as they come to terms with their actions and deal with inner struggles to do the right thing.
This was an interesting look into teenage girls as they come to terms with their actions and deal with inner struggles to do the right thing.
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August 9, 2025I am currently re-reading my collection of books from when I was younger. This was a cute read, and Pollack does encapsulate the way it feels to be a freshman girl.
I am passing along to the thrift as it no longer resonates with me, perhaps because I’m no longer a klepto myself 😅 but hopefully a young reader will enjoy it.
I am passing along to the thrift as it no longer resonates with me, perhaps because I’m no longer a klepto myself 😅 but hopefully a young reader will enjoy it.
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April 2, 2024there needs to be a shelf between "read" and "dnf". Something like "dull as dishwater in the beginning so I skipped ahead to the big catalyst of the action and read from there". only, you know, much catchier.
June 13, 2021
Cute story
December 6, 2023
The craziest book i borrowed from Milton public library in 2009. I remember I didn’t know what klepto meant for the entire book. Hilarious
March 3, 2024
She simply taught me so much.
June 5, 2024
This wasn't terrible. It moved pretty fast. I wanted to punch Josh in the nose by the end of the book though.
However...I will not be reading this one again.
However...I will not be reading this one again.
December 15, 2024
Teen lit. 2 girls named Julie become best friends but they get really into shoplifting.
March 25, 2008
Klepto Viking Juvenile,2006,288pp.,$16.99
Jenny Pollack ISBN-13: 9780670060610
“Kleptomaniac”- One who steals/shoplift without being able to control themselves, is exactly the way to describe the main character Julie Prodsky in the remarkable novel, Klepto by Jenny Pollack . Jenny Pollack writes an extraordinary novel revolving around the 1980’s where stealing was as easy as 1, 2, and 3 of a teenage girl’s journey through high school.
Julie Prodsky is just starting her freshman year at High school of Performing Arts when she meets cool Julie Braverman, a popular girl with a variety of designer clothing. As they get to know each other and understand more about each other, Julie P. discovers that not only is Julie B. cool she is daring as well. She steals. She steals from Macy's and blooming dales and gets all her clothing and accessories from there. Curious and excited, Julie P. goes and steals with Julie B. or "get" as they say it, for the first time. After trying to "get" stuff a few times, Julie P. realizes that it’s fun and easy. But everything starts turning upside down when she gets caught at Bloomingdales and is prohibited from entering again. After thinking about what happened, Julie P. decides that she should stop stealing however; she feels like she is addicted to it and can't stop. Thus, she decides to consult a therapist with her problem in hopes of finding out a solution to everything. Meanwhile, Julie P. tells Julie B. that she wants to stop and hope this won't end their friendship. Julie B. then starts ignoring Julie P. and they start to see each other less and less. Wondering if their friendship will last, Julie P., along the way learns to make decisions and grow up.
Will their friendship come to an end or will it even become stronger than ever?? Klepto is the book that teaches its readers the true significance of friendship and not everything is perfect. When I read it I couldn’t put it down and even realized how friendship isn’t just about friends its more than that. What really caught my attention was how they could steal easily back then and how easily someone could get addicted to stealing!!!! It’s an amazing book.
A page turner, fun and easy to read, this book will be on your list of favorite books of the year. Anybody can read it and you’ll find yourself captivated by it!!! What else can keep you this hooked to a book but other than Klepto, go grab a copy before it runs away.
May 6, 2008
Reviewed by Samantha G. for TeensReadToo.com
Julie Prodsky is absolutely thrilled, yet anxious, to start at the famed High School of the Performing Arts in New York City. Julie feels like such a loser compared to all the talented and smart students in her freshman class, not to mention the upperclassmen. She worries about fitting in, and can't believe her luck when popular, pretty Julie Braverman notices her in the crowd and invites her to hang out at school.
The Julies' friendship starts to intensify, which thrills Julie P. because she hates hanging around her apartment with her dad, her overbearing mother, and annoying older sister. Julie P. is totally impressed with Julie B.'s fantastic wardrobe - the girl always has the latest jeans and the best brands. At first, Julie P. can't understand how she can afford everything, and then she learns the truth - Julie B. loves to shoplift. And she wants Julie P. to join in the fun.
What starts out as a harmless adventure begins to turn into an obsession for both the girls. The risks carry over into their social lives, too. Worried about being too good and too nice, Julie P. begins to smoke and drink with Julie B. at parties thrown for upperclassmen. She is determined to get her first kiss - and even more if she can.
Just when Julie P. thinks her life is about as good as it can get, the bubble bursts. How she handles this sudden crisis is about to change her life forever. All she knows is that her parents do not trust her, her friends are dropping her, and she can't make any relationship work out.
Jenny Pollack brings the 1980's back with her debut novel set in New York City. Pop culture references are everywhere and the retro tone will appeal to teen readers. Regardless of the time setting, teens will relate to Julie P.'s desire to fit in and how hard it is to resist peer pressure.
Give KLEPTO a try - it's definitely addicting.
Julie Prodsky is absolutely thrilled, yet anxious, to start at the famed High School of the Performing Arts in New York City. Julie feels like such a loser compared to all the talented and smart students in her freshman class, not to mention the upperclassmen. She worries about fitting in, and can't believe her luck when popular, pretty Julie Braverman notices her in the crowd and invites her to hang out at school.
The Julies' friendship starts to intensify, which thrills Julie P. because she hates hanging around her apartment with her dad, her overbearing mother, and annoying older sister. Julie P. is totally impressed with Julie B.'s fantastic wardrobe - the girl always has the latest jeans and the best brands. At first, Julie P. can't understand how she can afford everything, and then she learns the truth - Julie B. loves to shoplift. And she wants Julie P. to join in the fun.
What starts out as a harmless adventure begins to turn into an obsession for both the girls. The risks carry over into their social lives, too. Worried about being too good and too nice, Julie P. begins to smoke and drink with Julie B. at parties thrown for upperclassmen. She is determined to get her first kiss - and even more if she can.
Just when Julie P. thinks her life is about as good as it can get, the bubble bursts. How she handles this sudden crisis is about to change her life forever. All she knows is that her parents do not trust her, her friends are dropping her, and she can't make any relationship work out.
Jenny Pollack brings the 1980's back with her debut novel set in New York City. Pop culture references are everywhere and the retro tone will appeal to teen readers. Regardless of the time setting, teens will relate to Julie P.'s desire to fit in and how hard it is to resist peer pressure.
Give KLEPTO a try - it's definitely addicting.
January 21, 2009
[ok, the computer swallowed my "homework" on this, so I'll try a 2nd draft!--:]
I'll just say briefly, while the book is still fresh in my mind, that I really did enjoy "Klepto" and, while it makes no overt nod to attempting to do "literature" I thought Jenny Pollack made some astute choices in how to present her (apparently very autobiographical) material which make the book believable and unfussy in its presentation of its narrator/heroine's world.
It's a great pop-culture escapist fantasy, with our narrator Julie P. and new best friend, the cool and unscrupulous Julie B., lifting designer threads from every high-end boutique in sight in the New York of 1981-82.
The girls act without any apparent moral compunctions whatsoever, which makes the book a bit of a guilty read, but at the same time it is, in its escapist/wish-fulfillment way, a real trip!
Of course there's some readjusting of the moral balance by the novel's end. If you're more than a tiny bit scrupulous, you might still have to hold your nose, but I think it's worth reading because it is, by the end, a really sweet story as well as one that's chock-full of groovy early-80s pop culture allusions and general unhinged fabulousness.
Pretty much every other sentence of dialogue ends with an "!" That'll annoy some readers, but these are 14 year old protagonists. It's true to life, no? Give yourself up to the lust for Fiorucci jeans, wild-eyed emotionalism, and the desire to dance to Olivia Newton-John's "Physical" (which is "totally fun") and you'll have a blast reading "Klepto."
And by the end, you find that really these girls are quite sweet, bless their hearts. Coffee and cookies'n'cream sundaes all around!!!
I'll just say briefly, while the book is still fresh in my mind, that I really did enjoy "Klepto" and, while it makes no overt nod to attempting to do "literature" I thought Jenny Pollack made some astute choices in how to present her (apparently very autobiographical) material which make the book believable and unfussy in its presentation of its narrator/heroine's world.
It's a great pop-culture escapist fantasy, with our narrator Julie P. and new best friend, the cool and unscrupulous Julie B., lifting designer threads from every high-end boutique in sight in the New York of 1981-82.
The girls act without any apparent moral compunctions whatsoever, which makes the book a bit of a guilty read, but at the same time it is, in its escapist/wish-fulfillment way, a real trip!
Of course there's some readjusting of the moral balance by the novel's end. If you're more than a tiny bit scrupulous, you might still have to hold your nose, but I think it's worth reading because it is, by the end, a really sweet story as well as one that's chock-full of groovy early-80s pop culture allusions and general unhinged fabulousness.
Pretty much every other sentence of dialogue ends with an "!" That'll annoy some readers, but these are 14 year old protagonists. It's true to life, no? Give yourself up to the lust for Fiorucci jeans, wild-eyed emotionalism, and the desire to dance to Olivia Newton-John's "Physical" (which is "totally fun") and you'll have a blast reading "Klepto."
And by the end, you find that really these girls are quite sweet, bless their hearts. Coffee and cookies'n'cream sundaes all around!!!
May 11, 2009
This book is about a teenager named Julie Prodsky who meets a girl she met from last year's bat mitzvah who has the same name as her, but diffrent last names.Her name was called Julie Braverman, she was the coolest person Julie Prodsky had ever met!.She then found out that all the expensive and brand names clothing she had were all shoplifted. Julie P started to think that shoplifting wasn't so bad, but one day she and her friends was caught shoplifting in a brand name store, it was Julie Prodsky first experience being caught. After that she had lost her confidence shoplifting.Will Julie Prodsky and Julie Braverman's friendship end? read the book and you will find out.
I can connect this book with a text to world connection because I believe that lots of people had experience shoplifting before, but I know that it would be a bad influence for little kids if they saw a teenager stealing clothes, it would cause bad behavior because you don't know if the little kids would end up stealing toys. i also can connect how Julie Prodsky feels about being caught for shoplifting because I know it must be really scary.
I rate this book 5 stars because I thought this book was very interesting, it helps kids to learn and also experience how its like to shoplift, and how its wrong to shoplift.This book teach kids to DON'T EVER SHOPLIFT, or else you will regret for the rest of your life.I recommend this book for section B at SOF, or the other sections because this book was written from Jenny.So yea toodles,hope you like this book.
I can connect this book with a text to world connection because I believe that lots of people had experience shoplifting before, but I know that it would be a bad influence for little kids if they saw a teenager stealing clothes, it would cause bad behavior because you don't know if the little kids would end up stealing toys. i also can connect how Julie Prodsky feels about being caught for shoplifting because I know it must be really scary.
I rate this book 5 stars because I thought this book was very interesting, it helps kids to learn and also experience how its like to shoplift, and how its wrong to shoplift.This book teach kids to DON'T EVER SHOPLIFT, or else you will regret for the rest of your life.I recommend this book for section B at SOF, or the other sections because this book was written from Jenny.So yea toodles,hope you like this book.
September 9, 2009
Klepto, by Jenny Pollack takes place in the 1980's. The story is about Julie Prodsky, the main character who meets an "extremely cool" new friend named Julie Brauerman, and their relationship.
They meet on the first day of school at New Yorks High School of Performing Arts. Julie Prodsky is soon introduced to the world of fation through her new best friend, who has lots of clothing and jewelry. Julie Prodsky feels lucky to have her new "cool" friend, espeially when it is revealed hour she "gets" her stuff. She is ofcourse stealing them. Before long, Julie Pollack is stealing clothes and Jewelry as well. First prompted by Julie Brauerman, then on her own. When Julie Pollack decides she doesn't want to steal anymore, it creates tention between the two characters.
One connection I can make is a text to world. Because of peer pressure, many teens end up doing things they know are wrong such as drinking alcohole, taking drugs or stealing as was the case in this book. Although she wanted to steal at first, Julie Pollack later stoppet which led to conflict with Julie Brauerman. This can occur in the real world as well I rate this book 4, because I enjoyed it a lot and I enjoyed hour meeting this new friend had an impact on her life.
I would reccomend this book to readers who like books with 1980's settings, and deal with peer preasure.
They meet on the first day of school at New Yorks High School of Performing Arts. Julie Prodsky is soon introduced to the world of fation through her new best friend, who has lots of clothing and jewelry. Julie Prodsky feels lucky to have her new "cool" friend, espeially when it is revealed hour she "gets" her stuff. She is ofcourse stealing them. Before long, Julie Pollack is stealing clothes and Jewelry as well. First prompted by Julie Brauerman, then on her own. When Julie Pollack decides she doesn't want to steal anymore, it creates tention between the two characters.
One connection I can make is a text to world. Because of peer pressure, many teens end up doing things they know are wrong such as drinking alcohole, taking drugs or stealing as was the case in this book. Although she wanted to steal at first, Julie Pollack later stoppet which led to conflict with Julie Brauerman. This can occur in the real world as well I rate this book 4, because I enjoyed it a lot and I enjoyed hour meeting this new friend had an impact on her life.
I would reccomend this book to readers who like books with 1980's settings, and deal with peer preasure.
January 16, 2010
Julie Prodsky is new to the High School of the Performing Arts in New York City, and is feeling all alone until she meets Julie Braverman, a popular girl with everything Julie P. ever wanted. Soon Julie B. teaches her all about shoplifting, or “getting” and the pals start going to stores all throughout the city. Julie P. is happy with everything, her new friend, her new cloths, her new boyfriend but things go south when her conscience starts catching up with her.
This book can connect to a lot of teenage girls. Peer presure plays a big part in Klepto, Julie P. feels bad that she hasn't done as many things as Julie B. and trys to keep up with her, even if it means going to a party and being all alone and upset. Teenagers, girls especially, feel like if someone popular is doing something then they should be too. Jenny Pollak uses a type of language that teenagers actually use so it makes the book even easier to connect to.
I really liked this book. I recommended it to pretty much everyone, while I was reading it almost every other thing I said was “Have you read Klepto? No?!? You REALLY should” When ever anyone talks about anything that even barely relates to it I have to bring it up. Anyone between the ages of 12 and 112 should read this book, especially if you're a girl.
This book can connect to a lot of teenage girls. Peer presure plays a big part in Klepto, Julie P. feels bad that she hasn't done as many things as Julie B. and trys to keep up with her, even if it means going to a party and being all alone and upset. Teenagers, girls especially, feel like if someone popular is doing something then they should be too. Jenny Pollak uses a type of language that teenagers actually use so it makes the book even easier to connect to.
I really liked this book. I recommended it to pretty much everyone, while I was reading it almost every other thing I said was “Have you read Klepto? No?!? You REALLY should” When ever anyone talks about anything that even barely relates to it I have to bring it up. Anyone between the ages of 12 and 112 should read this book, especially if you're a girl.
December 5, 2008
This book is about two girls named Julie and they are both 15. Julie Braverman is not a very awesome/cool person. She is not a teachers pet nor a bad student. Julie Prodsky is like the coolest person you could ever meet. she has nice cloths her parents are never home and she is very popular. the two Julie's meet on there first day of school, at High School of Performing Arts, in New York City. When they meet they realize that they both live very close and are somewhat similar. When Julie B. finds out that Julie P. steals her cloths and accessories, Julie B. starts too. To find out more READ THE BOOK!!!
I can make a text to world connection because I be live that lots of people around the world steal things just because maybe they want the new next thing just to fit in. I know that I usually do but, I don't steal it I just ask my mom and wait till I get it. Everyone once in there life time must have stole something. Well maybe not everyone(ME).
I would give this book 5 stars because I thought that the author Jenny Pollack had a really good theme that she was trying to prove. I think she is trying to prove that stealing is bad and if you do steal then you could get in serious trouble.
I can make a text to world connection because I be live that lots of people around the world steal things just because maybe they want the new next thing just to fit in. I know that I usually do but, I don't steal it I just ask my mom and wait till I get it. Everyone once in there life time must have stole something. Well maybe not everyone(ME).
I would give this book 5 stars because I thought that the author Jenny Pollack had a really good theme that she was trying to prove. I think she is trying to prove that stealing is bad and if you do steal then you could get in serious trouble.
June 7, 2009
In the 1980s, Julie P., a freshman at the High School of the Performing Arts, never expected to be close friends with Julie B., a popular girl with expensive designer clothes. Who could afford that many clothes? Soon, Julie P. finds out the secrets behind Julie B.'s closet. Julie B. teaches Julie P. everything she needs to know to steal clothes. She learns tricks, such as always bringing scissors and wearing baggy clothes when she goes shopping. It brings Julie P. excitement whenever she attempts to steal and alike being friends with Julie B., Julie P. also would never expect getting caught at Bloomingdales.
Trying to stop stealing, is probably the hardest things to do for Julie P. after getting caught, and with her closet being more full than ever, she has to think of something fast. She also falls in love with a junior, who surprises her towards the ending of the book. Will Julie P. stop her addiction? Or, will she continue becoming a thief? The ending of the book tells it all!
I would reccommend this book to any girl out there, perhaps even the girls who have either stolen before or still steals, since its plot is as addicting as stealing fashionable clothes!
July 7, 2009
The book Klepto is about a girl in 9th grade named Julie Prodsky. On her first day of high school, Julie meets another Julie. Julie Braverman is about the coolest person Julie has ever met. "She has no curfew, a to die for wardrobe, and her mothers a model in the "Its Better in the Bahamas" ad." Once Julie finds out the secret to Julie Braverman's awsome clothes-shoplifting-makes Julie admire her more. Soon enough, Julie Prodsky is the one going into Saks, Bloomingdales, and Fiorucci to get things... The only problem is that once Julie gets caught, she wants to stop for life...
I can give this book a text to world connection. That is because, a lot of people in the world steal things. No matter what grade. I even stole a chocolate bar when i was in kindergarden, but i learned, just like Julie Prodsky, is that, the key is not to steal something. You should be happy with what you have in life. And plus, once you steal something, you feel guilty after it.
I rated this book 4 stars, because this was a very well written book, but in the end Julie Braverman kept on stealing. I think that the author should've made the ending a little different, so that the person who was reading shouldn't think that stealing is the right thing to do.
I can give this book a text to world connection. That is because, a lot of people in the world steal things. No matter what grade. I even stole a chocolate bar when i was in kindergarden, but i learned, just like Julie Prodsky, is that, the key is not to steal something. You should be happy with what you have in life. And plus, once you steal something, you feel guilty after it.
I rated this book 4 stars, because this was a very well written book, but in the end Julie Braverman kept on stealing. I think that the author should've made the ending a little different, so that the person who was reading shouldn't think that stealing is the right thing to do.
June 12, 2009
This book is about Julie and Julie, both in High school and try all the high school things that kids in high school would want to do. They get pulled into the wrong things and experiment with unsafe and bad things. They meet in high school and find out that they have many things in common but they get carried away and this Performing Arts school has nothing to do with their unexplainable behavior.
I can make a text to world connections because some people dont know what they are doing wrong until they get caught and think about what they did because in the time you think its nothing wrong. Everyone makes mistakes and I think thats exactly what the 2 Julies did.
I woulds rate this book a 4 mostly because it gives me advice on somethings that I shouldn't do in high school and how it prepares you. I shows me to be aware of the things you do and think twice when you think something might be wrong. The lesson I learned is its better to do right and be a little different then do wrong and it catches up to you.
I can make a text to world connections because some people dont know what they are doing wrong until they get caught and think about what they did because in the time you think its nothing wrong. Everyone makes mistakes and I think thats exactly what the 2 Julies did.
I woulds rate this book a 4 mostly because it gives me advice on somethings that I shouldn't do in high school and how it prepares you. I shows me to be aware of the things you do and think twice when you think something might be wrong. The lesson I learned is its better to do right and be a little different then do wrong and it catches up to you.
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April 5, 2010 i read klepto as an IR book. This book is about a girl who is a freshman in high school. she meets this girl named julie as wel as her own name they become best friends. but they steal a lot, and julie doesnt know if its such a good idea anymore. along thhe way she deals with pain, boys, and aq pyschatrist.
A text-to-world connection is this happens alot. it wasnt only them, and just because its a book doesnt mean it doesnt happen in real life. this was placed in manhattan too. this is a lesson to everybody you shouldnt steal. you can get addicted and possibly caught.
i give this book *****stars. i gave this book 5 stars because it kept drawing me in. like every single chapter i kept wondering more. i kept thinking is she going to get caught, it she going to lose julie as her best friend. all the details were great.
A text-to-world connection is this happens alot. it wasnt only them, and just because its a book doesnt mean it doesnt happen in real life. this was placed in manhattan too. this is a lesson to everybody you shouldnt steal. you can get addicted and possibly caught.
i give this book *****stars. i gave this book 5 stars because it kept drawing me in. like every single chapter i kept wondering more. i kept thinking is she going to get caught, it she going to lose julie as her best friend. all the details were great.
August 7, 2016
This book was one of my favorites. One of the reasons why i loved it so much was because it was written like the daily life of someone in 2016 in New York City but it was actually taken in the 1880's. You would here occasional things that referred to the 80's like typewriters. The main character Julie, is really into shoplifting after her best friend, Julie (yeah, same name), leads her into it. Julie thinks this will be a one time deal but she gets hooked and shoplifts without knowing. That's called Kleptomania. Julie's crush, Josh Heller, becomes her boyfriends but then things happen. Julie and Julie's friendship hits some bumps which become bad. Basically, this book is all about lessons and how to take on life. It is a very funny and entertaining book and great for a rainy summers day!
October 25, 2008
This is an amazing book that takes place in the nineteen eighties, New York City, and in the body of Julie Prodsky, who just transferred to the School for Performing Arts in NYC. There, she meets Julie Braverman, whom is described as 'the coolest person Julie P. ever met', because of her endless wardrobe, her happy-go-lucky laid back personality, her mom that's a model in the "It's Better in the Bahamas" ad, so on, so forth. But there's one thing about Julie Braverman's interminable wardrobe that keeps Julie P. wondering, and then doing...
A great story filled with teenage pressure, such as drugs, boys, and...shoplifting?! AWESOME BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A great story filled with teenage pressure, such as drugs, boys, and...shoplifting?! AWESOME BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 20, 2011
I think this book is perfect for teens around the first years of Highschool. That's when I read it, and I wasn't even an avid reader then. I adored it! If I read it now, I'm sure I might find it a bit juvinile. I want to read it again though to know for sure, and I will update my review after I do.
I don't remember a whole lot about it, but I do remember loving it to pieces. I have never read anything else by Jenny Pollack, but I loved her writing in this book.
If you are younger than around 17, I say pick it up for sure! Great fun read, fast-paced and light! This would be great for the summer!
I don't remember a whole lot about it, but I do remember loving it to pieces. I have never read anything else by Jenny Pollack, but I loved her writing in this book.
If you are younger than around 17, I say pick it up for sure! Great fun read, fast-paced and light! This would be great for the summer!
December 23, 2011
Fair writing, but not a truly dynamic plot. I think it may borrow *too much* from real life (and possibly the author's experiences) that it occasionally reads like a descriptive journal, with a play by play of events that sometimes borders on emotionless. There were moments of real humor and depth in the main character, but overall most of the characters remained very flat. This was a book I almost stopped reading several times simply because I didn't really care what happened to the characters, mainly because the plot seemed so straightforward that it could only end in the most obvious way. Again, the actual writing wasn't bad, just the unimaginative storytelling.
August 9, 2008
Julie meets a different Julie who is waaaay cooler than she iS. jULIE #2 (I forgot their last names) has a whole bunch of fashionable clothes, shoes, and bags...but thats becuz she steals them all. Juli#1 thinks thats is sooo cool that she shoplifts and does it too.
Basically thats what te book is about. Them stealing, getting caught, learning stuff etc. I thought that the book was very heart-racing with the trying-not-to-get-caught concept. But I thought the book was kind of innapropriate........
Basically thats what te book is about. Them stealing, getting caught, learning stuff etc. I thought that the book was very heart-racing with the trying-not-to-get-caught concept. But I thought the book was kind of innapropriate........
April 8, 2010
This book is about a girl Julie. Julie meets cool girl named named Julie B. Julie B. has many things such as clothes and jewelry, but she got them by stealing them. Julie follows Julie B. and starts to steal also. Will Julie stop stealing.
I can make a text-to-world connection because there are many people in the world who are getting peer pressured by their friends. Julie is getting peer pressured into stealing.
I rated this book four stars because it was interesting and many people can relate to it. I recommend this book to readers who are also peer pressured into doing things.
I can make a text-to-world connection because there are many people in the world who are getting peer pressured by their friends. Julie is getting peer pressured into stealing.
I rated this book four stars because it was interesting and many people can relate to it. I recommend this book to readers who are also peer pressured into doing things.
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