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Devilish (Novel)
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Devilish is a novel written by Maureen Johnson.
Details
- Title: Devilish
- Author: Maureen Johnson
- Format: Paperback
- Publisher: Razorbill
- Pages: 400
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1595141324
- ISBN-13: 978-1595141323
- Release Date: August 16, 2007
Synopsis/Commentary
Fast paced and very funny, this is the story of high-school senior Jane Jarvis, who gets in over her head--which isn't difficult because she's very short. She's also very smart, and when her best friend, Allison, starts acting oddly, it doesn't take Jane long to figure out that there's some unholy connection between Ally and mysterious Lanalee, a new girl at their Catholic school. Connection, indeed. As it turns out, Ally has sold her soul to junior devil Lanalee in exchange for popularity; however, Jane doesn't buy Ally's tearful confession. Boldly, she informs Lanalee that she will take Ally's place (she really thinks the whole thing is bunk). Bunk it is not, and soon enough Jane finds herself in the fight of (and for) her life. Johnson does a very clever thing here. She takes a typical high-school story about popularity (amusing enough in Jane's snarky voice) and turns it on its head when evil comes on the scene.
Book Review
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