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Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover (Gallagher Girls) |  | Author: Ally Carter
Publisher: Hyperion Book CH
Category: Book
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Rating:  42 reviews
Sales Rank: 485458
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Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: All Ages
Pages: 272
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Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.8 x 1
ASIN: B002QGSWAQ
Publication Date: June 9, 2009
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When Cammie "The Chameleon" Morgan visits her roommate Macey in Boston, she thinks she's in for an exciting end to her summer break. After all, she's there to watch Macey's father accept the nomination for vice president of the United States. But when you go to the world's best school (for spies), "exciting" and "deadly" are never far apart. Cammie and Macey soon find themselves trapped in a kidnappers' plot, with only their espionage skills to save them.
As her junior year begins, Cammie can't shake the memory of what happened in Boston, and even the Gallagher Academy for Exceptional Young Women doesn't feel like the safe haven it once did. Shocking secrets and old flames seem to lurk around every one of the mansion's corners as Cammie and her friends struggle to answer the questions, Who is after Macey? And how can the Gallagher Girls keep her safe?
Soon Cammie is joining Bex and Liz as Macey's private security team on the campaign trail. The girls must use their spy training at every turn as the stakes are raised, and Cammie gets closer and closer to the shocking truth..
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 A Whole New Level of Danger, Smarts, Spying, and Drama, Boy and Otherwise June 9, 2009
Rachel Kramer Bussel (New York City)
25 out of 27 found this review helpful
Ally Carter brings her popular Gallagher Series to a whole new level of spying and excitement when Cammie Morgan almost gets kidnapped along with her roommate Macey McHenry as Macey's dad campaigns to be the next Vice President. Finding herself in real danger, Cammie knows it's not just a test being pulled by her teachers. When they get back to school, Cammie's Aunt Abby, who she hasn't seen for a long time, is there on duty as a Secret Service agent to protect Macey.
And yes, there are boys, including Zach, the spy who maybe loves Cammie...or maybe is out to get her. He appears at the most unlikely of times, but Cammie's sixth sense susses him out, even though she can't quite figure out what he's doing at rallies and on trains (and Carter never fully explains his mysterious presence, either). That he might be a good guy or a bad guy doesn't stop Cammie from thinking about him. Another potential romance is brewing between Macey and the possible future first son, yet the girls have much more to worry about as ancient Gallagher Girl secrets are unlocked, and proven to be very relevant in the here and now.
History comes to life, vividly and literally, in Carter's prose, and she once again manages to get a "girls can do anything, even foil dangerous kidnapping plots and rescue lost girls" message in while providing the same humor as she did in the first two novels. The level of danger is ratcheted up a notch here, and she leaves us guessing right to the end as to just how much damage has been done.
There's a wistfulness and maturity to Cammie here; she loves being a Gallagher Girl but also recognizes the limitations of it by seeing her mom and aunt, as well as by facing her enemies head on. There's still the same gossip, sneaking out, and having the student spies outwit their adult counterparts as in the first two books, but there's something more brewing. My only complaint is that there's not another Gallagher Girl novel to read ASAP, because while Carter ties up most of the loose ends and kept me guessing, she also made me want more Cammie and co. immediately.
Slightly Darker Addition to the GG series June 12, 2009
Kristin (USA)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
When I got an ARC of "Don't Judge," I freaked out. I screamed for like a minute straight and jumped up and down like some crazy teen fangirl. Oh, wait, I am. Well, at least of the Gallagher Girl series!
As my title says, "Don't Judge" (What's the abbreviation for this books, Ally!? Haha.) is darker, more real, and better written. Ally Carter just gets better and better at writing! Well, this book seems like a very natural progression for Cammie and co. because she is getting closer and closer to the real world of spies. Thus, she and the others around her need to mature and grow up which is what precisely happens in this book. Of course, the humor of lack of boy understanding is abundant and there are some great lines and stories. There are also some great surprises in store for the GG fan.
I just reread what I just wrote and it doesn't really make any sense. I guess, all I can say is that this book is not exactly the book I wanted to read. I wanted to read a book with tons of Zach and Cammie moments, Blackthorne, etc. However, Ally Carter knows what best for Cammie, Gallagher Academy, and us fans that she wrote a story that was wayy better than I could have imagined. The new characters, storylines, etc. are great.
As usual, there are many many questions left unanswered so I guess we'll just have to wait until GG4 comes out. Grr.
(Note, I give this a 4.5/5 stars but because I hate it when people dock stars/points for little trivial things, I'm rounding up. =P)
Awsome, fun,clean read June 27, 2009
Melissa L. Laing
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a true teen book! Nice and clean and fun and fast pace. I have loved all three of these and wait for the next.
spytaculous September 13, 2009
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
this is a very good book. there is one lose end, however i cannot bring the score down. afterall, all of the action and heat makes up for it. im waiting 4 the fouth book ally
Good Book December 26, 2009
BRK (New England)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Item bought, shipped out quickly, and arrived safe and sound in a timely manner. Thanks seller!
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