South Beach

by Aimee Friedman

Book Overview

HOT SAND. HOT CLUBS. HOT GUYS. What more could two girls want? Try the same guy. SPRING BREAK. SOUTH BEACH. 'NUFF SAID. On a trip to a place where anything can happen -- and does -- two ex-best... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0439706785
• ISBN13: 9780439706780
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 14 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 9 and higher

Customer Reviews

The book is fast paced and fun...

Aimee Freidman's book South Beach is a story of two high school girls partying in South Beach, Florida for spring break. Friedman capture's the two girl's lives beautifully, bringing spring break in South Beach, Florida to life. Holly and Alexa are on the trip of a lifetime for two high school juniors. The only problem is they're not really friends. They run with different crowds while they're in school but through chance they end up going on a spring break vacation together. Alexa's a party girl, ready for anything South Beach has to offer while Holly's shy and sheltered, not really sure if she's up for drinking and partying like Alex wants. Though they are supposed to stay with Holly's grandmother all involved agree that would be a little crowded and Granny sets them up in a hotel right on the strip, covering for them with Holly's overprotective parents. They end up at a "party hotel" surrounded by kids their age who are looking for fun and adventure. The book follows them on their adventures through South Beach. Holly and Alexa party at clubs, sneak into classy hotels, fight with each other and fall in love. And all in the course of a week! The book is fast paced and fun, making readers either nostalgic or anxious for spring break. Due to mature content, this book is recommended for young adults ages 14 and up. Reviewed by Carolyn Devilbiss for Flamingnet Book Reviews (...)

Great Read!

Number One South Beach Fan, I agree with you! A. Cochran shouldn't have taken the book away, but should have just told the girl to put it in her backpack and not to bring it to school again. This book can be a learning experience! It can teach girls the consciences of drinking and sex. These girls are unbelievely real, and girls go through the type of things that are in this book all the time! If your parents say it's ok to read it, then defiantly read it! It maybe 'trashy' to you A. Cochran, but to some other people it's interesting and a good read. Aren't teachers always pressuring students to learn about the consiciences of teen drinking and sex early? Well this can help girls understand those consiciences. It can also teach girls how to handle situations and prevent the situations these girls are in. But for those people who haven't read the book: it's not trashy and a must read! South Beach is about Holly and Alexa's spring break vacation. Holly can't wait to finally see Diego again,her first love. But when the two finally, meet Diego thinks of Holly as just a friend, like on their last night together 2 years before. Unaware of Holly's feelings for Diego, Alexa and Diego win up kissing in a cabana at a club. Holly discovers them and is hurt. Alexa thinks Diego is a two-timing loser, and runs off after Holly in confusion. Through out the book both Holly and Alexa make discovers about themselves that makes Holly more confident and Alexa a better friend. What happens with Alexa and Diego? You'll have to read the rest of this juicy book to find out!

If You Love The Gossip Girl Series You'll Love South Beach!!

South Beach is a very good book and its original. Every page is exciting and it's hard to put down. I am picky with books and some I get really bored in but not South Beach. I would have to say South Beach is the best book I've ever read and I recommend it! ! ! It's an excellent read for Teens

Absolutely Awesome!

I adored this book. I must s ay that this book is just absolitely intruiging... you'll love every page of it! Trust me, you're gonna love it. Captures Miami's cool, funparty environment perfectly!

Good for girls!

I am an English teacher, so I feel qualified to say that this book is a must-read for adolescent women. It not only captures the exhilirating sense of freedom of being on vacation away from one's parents, but it also plumbs the depths of relationships between friends. Friendship, maturity and girl power (as well as fun, sexy romantic scenes) are the backbone of this novel. Buy it for your daughter, sister or friend!