Sixteen: Stories about That Sweet and Bitter Birthday

by Megan McCafferty

Book Overview

An incredible anthology of 16 short-stories by award winning & critically acclaimed young-adult authors, inspired by all the angst, melodrama, and wonderment of being sixteen. These hilarious,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 140005270X
• ISBN13: 9781400052707
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.2" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

What?

I don't disagree with a majority of the reviewers for this book. I thought nearly every story was amazing. My favorites were probably Cowgirls and Indie Boys, Relent/Persist, and Grief Diet. I think a bit of a problem was people were expecting one primary genre, like Sloppy Firsts and Second Helpings variety books, but this book offers a plethora of different authors, styles, and perspectives on the teen years. I was drawn to the more eccentric stories, but all readers can find one they like. I highly recommend this book.

Great, truthful book

I was persuaded to read this book since its by megan mccafferty. This was a great book and I enjoyed reading all the stories. All the stories were entertaining and honest. With a justa hint of humor,entertainment,honesty and sexuality, this portrays the reality of being a 16 yr old teenage girl. Displaying teenage love, angst and friendship. I'd reccommend thsi book to all teens out there even adults.

This book is the greatest.

I love this book so much, i read it in a few hours! THere are many stories in here that will appeal to everyone's interest's. I would recommend this book to anyone.Everyone should go out and buy this book, it is money well spent!

Sixteen, brings it all back.

I really was touched by this collection of stories. I liked them all. I was touched by the story by Zoe Trope, it was well written and original. I want to clarify something the story is about two teenage girls, not a boy and a girl as previously stated in a review. Anyways, it's a great story. I also liked the Perfect Kiss, Emily Mitty, and the day I Became Chickenhearted. Those are just some highlights. I really enjoyed all of them.

only a month left

i got this book last weekend thinking im turning 17 in about 40 days and that i should read it while i was still 16. i had no idea what i was in for. i've turned into one of those people who relates real life to a story. "oo yeah in this story by sarah dessen..""omigod i was reading the funniest story about this kid in the 1890s(Rutford Becomes a Man)" etc.these stories are amazing. i identify with eachone in a different way, such as Fan's family situation, Emmy's confusion with Mona Lisa's change, and Eli and Clarkes love for Volvos Steak and ee cummings. (how could you not love that combination?!)the highlight was Cat Got Your Tongue by Sonya Sones, i am a devoted follower of her, can't get enough of What was Mother Doesn't Know. But that being said--each story was a highlight, each more amazing than the last. I am so impressed with the writing, the reality in it. It's not sugar coated. not silly and romantic and totally out there (i read other boosk for that, e.g. Gossip Girls) I could be these characters, i identify with them. And at 16 the summer of 17 you need to identify and be able to say "HEY! I know exactly hhow Emmy/Fan/Bria/Emily Milty feels."