Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen

Reviewed by Aimee

Ratings

Content Ratings based on a 0-5 scale where
0 = no objectionable content and
5 = an excessive or disturbing level of content

Guide to Rating System

LANGUAGE

VIOLENCE

SEXUAL CONTENT

ADULT THEMES

Ratings Explanation

Language:  There are some exclamations involving Deity.  A girl calls her father a jackass.  Pisser is used as a name and mentioned several times.

Violence:  A father hits his daughter across the face.  Two girls get into a fight at school.

Sexual Content:  A girl thinks about her first kiss.  There is an “almost” kiss.

Adult Themes:  Mental disabilities, prejudice, social classes and family issues are all touched upon lightly.

Synopsis

The first time Juli saw Bryce she flipped.  Even at 6 years old those baby blue eyes had her convinced that Bryce was the only boy for her.  The first time Bryce saw Juli he ran away.  Juli was an annoying pest that just wouldn’t go away.  Bryce has been dodging Juli since 1st grade, but now that they are in eighth grade, something is changing.  Bryce is beginning to see Juli in a new light, but now Juli has decided that Bryce and his baby blues are not all she thought them to be.

This story is told from the two different points of view of Juli and Bryce.  Through them we get a glimpse of the events and thoughts that shape who they are becoming.  Riddled with misunderstandings and comic errors, this book will leave you smiling.  It is a light, easy read that young teens and pre-teens will enjoy.  This book was recommended to me by a friend and I’m glad I picked it up.  I believe Flipped has even been made into a movie (although I haven’t seen it).  Recommended reading level of 10 years and up, 5th grade and up.