Center of Attention

by Jamie Suzanne, Elena De Grau, Francine Pascal

Book Overview

Jessica Wakefield just can't stop her wild imagination. Her mother is very ill, and Jessica thinks its much worse-she might even be dying! Soon, the news spreads all over Sweet Valley Middle School.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0553156683
• ISBN13: 9780553156683
• Release Date: March 1988
• Publisher: Sweet Valley
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.2" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Jessica lies about Mom dying to get her way

When Mrs.Wakefield is tired all the time,Jessica suspects she has a cold ,and when it lingers on longer she thinks that it might be serious.Jessica wants the lead in the school musical,Carnival,When Mrs.Wakefield goes to the Dr.Costa's office,he says she has a lump on her neck.I can't think of the name of it.She says it could be cancerous,so when Caroline Pierce[The biggest gossip calls,Jessica says that her mother is very sick] Caroline says Mrs.Wakefield is dying,and now the whole school knows.When Dr.Costa calls on Friday Afternoon,It's not cancerous at all,and Jessica got the lead because Ms.McDonald thought that this was going to be Jessica's last Performance,so Dana Larson[Who will be leader of The Droids] in SVH drops out of the play. Jessica lied to everyone,so she does Steven's chores,and Elizabeth's chores for lying to everyone.She even got out of tests for lying.

This Book Was Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I really enjoy the SV Twins and Friends books, and this is one of my favorites. The Twin's Mother has a big lump on the back of her neck, and it could be cancer. Their mother is always tired and very weak, and Jessice thinks her mother on her death bed! A girl at their school Caroline Pearce calls, and Jessice, of course, tells Caroline all about her mother. Caroline is one of the girls who love to gossip, and by the time the twins get to school, Everybody thinks their mother is dying (when deep down, Jessice knows that her mother is definetly not dying). She gets everyone's sympathetic sorrys. And, Jessica really wants to be in the school musical Carnival, and she wants everyone's sympathetic words to get her into the play easy-peasy. Elizabeth is furious when she finds out what Jessica is doing, Will Jessica get the part in the play?

a good one

Jessica reveals her vulnerable side when her mother has tests for cancer.While leval-headed Elizabeth calmly goes about her business,Jessica has as over-active imagination aas always and is convinced her mother will die,and cries alot.People feel so sorry for the poor girl that they let her have the lead in the school play,no auditions needed.When Jessica finds out her mother has had nothing more than a flu,she has a hard time deciding whether she should tell people,or keep her part in the play.!

Getting caught up in exaggerations...

I love the Sweet Valley Twins books. They're always so much fun to read. They are a great alternative to TV. In this story, Jessica Wakefield is convinced her mother is deathly ill. (Actually, her mother is ill, but not dying) The whole school hears of this "tragic illness," and gives Jessica special attention to make her feel better. But eventually, Jessica discovers she is enjoying the attention too much, and that she hasn't deserved all the treatment. It's very interesting, and really enjoyable. Often times, normal people get caught up in exaggerations just like Jessica did, and getting out of the situations is not always easy. This book is a fun read! Go ahead, give it a try!

This is a great book!

The Center Of Attention is a great book for anyone who likes Sweet Valley Twins! Jessica's mother is sick, but Jessica thinks she is dying and spreads the word. She exaggerates so much that everyone is going out of their way to make her feel good. I especially like this book because this is one of the few times when Jessica actually believes the rumors she is spreading. Normally she just exaggerates to get attention, but this time she really does think her mother is dying. I strongly reccomend this book to anyone who wants to see a new side of Jessica!