The Best Friends for Never ANNOTATION
A bet about wardrobes between the wealthy Massie and middle-class Claire results in a testing of old friendships, a forging of new ones, and a change for the student body at Octavian Country Day School.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
In the second book starring Westchester County's most privileged middle schoolers, the Clique declares Massie a hero for hosting the first boy/girl Halloween party of 8th grade. Massie's already hired Landon Dorsey, the hottest party planner in the 9-1-4 area code, but her parents insist she has to invite the entire class. Unfortunately that means everyone. Layne is bummed that the boys will be there -- she IMs Claire that's so "DESPR8" -- as Claire wonders if maybe a boyfriend will make her happy.
Meanwhile, Massie and the Clique are fighting over who gets to invite Derek Herrington. Dylan thought it was obvious that she was the one who danced all night with Derek at the OCD benefit last month, but says "Whatevs" when Kristen gets all weird about it. Fine, she can have him. He was a terrible dancer anyway and there will be tons of guys to choose from at the party....
FROM THE CRITICS
Publishers Weekly
The Clique goes on, in Lisi Harrison's second series installment, Best Friends for Never. Massie Block remains front and center on the popularity scene and Claire Lyons? Still on the outs. PW said of the launch title, "Middle schoolers who have participated in the `popularity game' may be drawn to this series opener, which takes cliquish, snobbish behavior to Hollywood extremes." Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
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