I Was a Non-Blonde Cheerleader

by Kieran Scott

Book Overview

Everyone at Annisa Gobrowskis new high school in Florida is blonde. If Annisas Jersey attitude doesnt make her stand out enough, her dark hair does. Yet no lack of golden highlights is going to stop Annisa from making the best of Sand Dune High, especially once she checks out the competition-level cheerleading squad.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399242791
• ISBN13: 9780399242793
• Release Date: February 2005
• Publisher: Putnam Publishing Group
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

don't hate me because i'm brunette

Anissa is nervous about starting at her new high school in Florida after moving from New Jersey-- she's worried she won't fit in. After setting foot in Sand Dune High School, that worry escalates. Anissa finds only one, one, solitary brunette in the entire school besides herself. And on the cheerleading squad, there are exactly none. But despite the hair color prejudice and Anissa's less-than-stellar first day of school, she is determined to become a part of the squad-- and an accepted entity in the hallways. It doesn't help that the girlfriend of the hottest guy in school, the girl whose nose she broke the first day of school (it was an accident, really!), and the girl who used to live in her new house are all critical members of the cheerleading squad, but Anissa is determined to show everyone that it doesn't matter what her hair color is, she's as talented as they are. And she's here to stay. A seemingly clichéd plot is given new life with Kieran Scott's witty writing, unforgettable characters, and accurate and detailed cheerleading information. Readers of all hair colors will enjoy Anissa's story.

The best book i have ever read!

i absaluty luvvvedd this book! by the first word i was hooked. i swear my family was getting annoyed with me coz all i was doin was hiding my head in this amazing book. i luved annisa, she was hilarious, and how they all ended up friends in the end. this is 110% awesome!! i recomend this book to everyone!

You'll love it!

This book was hilarious. Annisa, the heroin of the book, is a straight up drama queen. The thing I enjoyed the most about this book was that it sucked you in and made you addicted by the 2nd paragragh. I'm not one to spoil a good story, so I'm not really going to summerize this. All you need to know is its a great read for anyone who's looking for a good book that's worth their time.

Non-Blonde, Non-Boring

Gobrowski. Annisa Gobrowski. That's her name. The brash and bold brunette transfer student from New Jersey. She's surrounded by blonde, blonde, and even more blonde Southeast Floridians at Sand Dune High that absolutely hate her. She breaks the queen of the food chain, Tara Timothy's, nose, is scorned by half the cheerleading squad, is behind in geometry class, and it's only the first day. Everything's going to be fine. Tomorrow is a new day without any mistakes she says to herself. But boy is she wrong. Twenty-four hours after twenty-four hours, she finds herself getting a D on her first math quiz, ditching her new friend Bethany, and... Trying out for the squad? Yup, you heard right. Annisa tries out for the SDH Fighting Crabs Cheerleading Team and what? What's that you say? Uh huh, she makes it. She was a cheerleader back home, but that's a whole different story. In Southeast Florida, it's way more intense, more energetic, more pizzazz and more cattiness. As the series of sunrise and sunsets go by, the pressure builds up. Her huge geometry quiz to study for, überhot neighbor and friend Daniel Healy, regionals (yeah, the ones that appear on ESPN), every other female in the education field raising her blood pressure-can she handle the heat? Or will she explode? Find out for yourself! You won't be able to put the book down until you're finished!

a (herbal essence) gold spot on the shelf

Annisa Gobrowski has no problem making friends. When her father moves her from New Jersey to Florida, she figures she'll fit in quickly. Then she looks around. Every other student and faculty member (boys and girls) is blonde! Then she meets Bethany, the only other brunette at Sand Dune High. Bethany is eager to be Annisa's friend. She is very anti-blonde, anti-school spirit, and anti-cheerleader. Too bad Annisa is a cheerleader! After her great first day, during which she manages to break the cheerleading captain's nose and get blamed for two other girls getting kicked off the squad. Annisa perserveres though, and gets on the squad. Everyone hates her, though. When Annisa comes up with the idea to start a prank war against their rival school, she starts to fit in. Can Annisa get past everyone's dislike for her, killer practices, her crazy brother and teamates, to get the guy of her dreams (who is going out with her worst enemy)and make some real friends?