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The Year of Secret Assignments
by Jaclyn Moriarty
Guess who’s got a secret? When a class assignment forces three girls at a fancy prep school to become pen pals with three boys from the other side of the tracks, it quickly leads to secrets, lies, laughs, and some really excellent kidding.

Excerpt:
Dear Emily,
Check it out. I JUST SAVED THE LIVES OF THE WHOLE SCHOOL. I'm on the oval right now, and I can hardly see this paper through the tears of life-giving joy.

See those girls sitting cross-legged and singing the theme song from Friends? They wouldn't be doing that right now if it wasn't for me. See that guy over there taking the shoelace out of one of his sneakers? Same thing. That girl picking her nose? SHE WOULD BE DEAD AND HER NOSE WOULD BE FULLY UNPICKED IF IT WAS NOT FOR ME.

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The Year of Secret Assignments was AMAZING! Once I started reading it I couldn't stop! Awesome characters, I loved Lydia's first letter to Seb, and started it off with saying "I'm a fish" and how her mother was a pinball machine. Also, it was hilarious how Emily always misused words, it created awesome comic relief. Good Job Jaclyn Moriarty!!! Cass, Lyd and Em are great! Reminds me of My 2 best friends and I!
Jessica M. Age 16

This is am awesome book! I couldn't put it down. The characters have spunk. I found the book very funny! I related to Emily (and she has the same name as me!)
Emily. Age 14

I thought this book was great and would definitely recommend it to girls my age.
Ally S. Age 13

I loved this book so much! My favorite characters were Charlie, Seb, and Em. It's a great book, so get out and read it!!
Caitlin E. Age 12

This book has an original way original plot and a unique style of writing. I find it amusing, because my favorite character is Lydia, and I also have the same name as her!
Lydia K. Age 14

I LOVED this book. From the moment I started it, I didn't put it down until I was through. It had a very good plot and I liked how it was written in letters.
Katie W. Age 14

I thought this was a really great book... I read about half of it in one sitting. It had a great plot and believable characters. I liked it so much I'm doing a book report project on it for English.
Eliza K. Age 12

This book was very funny and very interesting because it was full of surprises. I love that one letter leads the answer to another. I thought that was so cool!
Denise V. Age 11

I read this book last spring break in 8 hours. I think a lot like Lydia, and I think the book has the most creative characters, statements, and a good plot.
Sydney T. Age15

This is an excellent book. It has exhilarating characters and funny letters. This is a really creative way of writing this book.
Catherine C. Age 12

I thought it was creative and had great characters!
Priscilla C. Age 13

I really liked this book, because it was VERY COMPELLING. As I live in Australia, it was good to have a book where peoples' lives are like mine, and I hope that in English We get to do a pen pal project one day!!!
Alexina H. Age 14

How could you not like this book? This book was funny, and always interesting. It had a unique plot, and realistic characters. This was an enjoyable read from start to finish!
Clara Y. Age 13