Dream Girl

by Lauren Mechling

Book Overview

Claire Voyante has always had visions, but the similarity between her name and her talents is purely coincidental. All that changes on Claire's 15th birthday, when her grandmother gives her a strange... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385735219
• ISBN13: 9780385735216
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: Delacorte Press
• Length: 311 Pages
• Weight: 1.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.9" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

Fabulous!!

This was a wonderful read. Claire Voyante is a fantastic character, and the supporting cast is superb as well. I just loved delving into Claire's world and getting to know all of the crazy, quirky characters who inhabit said world. The person more fantastic than Claire is perhaps her grandmother, Kiki. Kiki is amazing, in that Auntie Mame sort of way. She makes everything and every moment completely magical and her entourage is fantabulous, too. I loved the relationship between Claire and Kiki, and it's made even more poignant by the fact that my own grandmother has been ill lately. She's on the mend, but those grandma stories really tug on the heart strings. This book has it all: romance, great clothes, and mysteries, which I adore. As you might know, I'm always on the lookout for YA mysteries, so I love it when I find a good new series. Another thing I really like about this book is that there is that supernatural element, but it's not over the top. It's just another thing that adds to an already wonderful story. Check out Dream Girl by Lauren Mechling. It is made of win.

Fantastique!

Claire Voyante has been unfortunately named. Sure, she's been having strange dreams and visions since she can remember, but they've never led her anywhere. Besides, the name is French. But on Claire's fifteenth birthday, her fashionable grandmother Kiki gives her a strange cameo made of onyx and ivory and tells Claire to wear it at all times. Suddenly, Claire's visions become clearer, although black-and-white. And though she's become very sleep-deprived due to these dreams, she starts to follow her hunches as her grandmother Kiki told her to, and to her surprise, she finds herself in the middle of a dangerous and old feud between two families. So, if Claire can just survive the horrors of her new high school, she just might be able to use her talent to save some lives. Dream Girl has a little bit of action, romance, and mysticism, all of which fit together perfectly. Claire's dreams, though random, were very interesting to read, and I was always wondering where they would lead her next. I also really liked Claire's character; though she was a little insecure at times, she learned to trust her instincts, which led to new friends, adventures, and, unfortunately, enemies. I really enjoyed how Claire had to use her wits to follow each new clue, and it was pretty exciting to read along as Claire snuck around. It was also pretty interesting to see Claire's grandmother Kiki's lavish lifestyle as well as Claire's international exploits. Another plus was the other wacky characters in the story who kept the plot amusing. Together, the unique plot and characters really made Dream Girl an amazing story. Dream Girl was definitely a satisfying and thrilling read that I recommend to all readers. Fans of stories with high style, high school, and high mystery will enjoy this novel. I hope there will be a sequel to this fantastic story, or at least another great novel from Lauren Mechling.

Don't be fooled by the pink cover!

Don't be fooled by the soft, dreamy pink cover. Dream Girl has got a lot more going on than your typical teen book. It's a very funny fast paced read, an adventure with lots of action and there's a cute guy too. It's also about finding yourself . Claire starts a big new school and has to figure out who she is and how she fits in. And there's a mystery she has to solve. I highly recommend this book. It's not like anything I've ever read.

I'm Hooked!

Warning: This book is such a delight that you will shirk your obligations until you finish, forget that you shouldn't snort-laugh in public spaces, and be sad when you turn the last page. The heroine, Claire, is awesome. She makes you laugh because she's sharp and wry but kind of clumsy, has amazing adventures and-- best of all-- uses her otherworldly powers for the good. I'd follow her anywhere.

a dream girl is a must read!

I loved Claire VOYANTE. I wish I'd known her when i was 15; Life would have been a lot more fun. Mechlings' book takes you on a journey into a New York you thought you knew but didnt-- one inhabited by her lovely old grandmother (a former socialite/fashion icons) who holds court at the Waldorf ... it leads us to Paris and to london on Harriet Spy - like detective chases... but the reason I couldnt put it down was because i got swept up by claire... by her fun new friendships, by her quirky retro style and by her mad crush on the seemingly unavailable boy that felt awfully familiar... who needs juno when you've got claire voyante.. go dream girl!