The Secret Identity of Devon Delaney
Mom says karma always comes around to get you, and I guess it's true. Because last summer I was a total liar, and now, right in the middle of Mr. Pritchard's third-period math class, my whole world is about to come crashing down. That's because while Devon was living with her grandmother for the summer, she told her "summer friend," Lexi, that she was really popular back home and dating Jared Bentley, only the most popular guy at school. Harmless lies, right? Wrong. Not when Lexi is standing at the front of Devon's class, having just moved to Devon's town. Uh-oh. Devon knows there's only one way to handle this -- she'll just have to become popular! But how is Devon supposed to accomplish that when she's never even talked to Jared, much less dated him?! And it seems the more Devon tries to keep up her "image," the more things go wrong. Her family thinks she's nuts, her best friend won't speak to her, and, as if it's not all complicated enough, Jared starts crushing on Lexi and Devon starts crushing on Jared's best friend, Luke. It all has Devon wondering -- who is the real Devon Delaney?
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The Secret Identity of Devon Delaney Reviews
I really enioyed this book ,it's very fun and exciting,first Devon accidentally told her summer friend that she's dating the most polular guy at school,Jared,but,now everybody know she's a total liar,because Jared doesn't even talk to her,so she explain her friends,then she start crushing on another guy Luke.
It has a great point. That's one of the best friends you could have. It was one of my favorite books. Also if 1 problem got fixed another 1 would come along. The characters all have different personalities and I think that's good. So if you're looking for a book to read and you're in 4th grade or middle school read this book. Trying to fit in by lying, liking the boys and much more.It talks about that if you lie something bad may happen. People who are in middle school could probably realate to it the most.
The last kind of friend is like Melissa. Another one is like lexi.shes a friend but seems like she likes deven because she's popular. Shes not really a friend.
One kind is like the character kim. I would like to recemended it to kids who are in middle school or 4th grade. Out of 5 stars I would give it 5 stars.
The author made it very intresting. Well the book is well written. That made it more fun to read.
I am an advanced reader so for me it was fine. It also talks about the different kind of friends there are.
Devon is your average girl, just going with the flow. Well it is. Even if it means lying. The Secret Identity of Devon Delaney. about everything.
I would recommend this book to any girl looking to find the real meaning of friendship. But when Lexi comes to Devon's school, she finds out that a white lie can turn into a whole lot more. But over the summer when she meets someone who is the exact opposite, she does anything and everything to impress the popular Lexi. It's just a little white lie you say. -Allie M. I was drawn into the world of this book automatically and found myself completely absorbed in the shocking twists and turns of Devon's life.
until your whole school finds out and you have no one to turn to. Author: Lauren Barnholdt. All she has to do is convince her that all those lies are true. . Yeah right.
I couldn't wait to find out how it would end, but every time I thought I'd figured it out, Barnholdt threw me a new catch. You learn through the lives of these characters how important it is to just be yourself. Simple you say. It was almost as if I was in the story, everything unfolding right before my eyes.
During her Devi-phase, Devon met Lexi. You know, like telling her grandmother that she makes the best spaghetti sauce, or not informing her pal, Nicole, that you could totally see her underwear through her skirt at the sixth-grade dance last year. They were simply told to make the person feel more at ease. But those were different. While Devon craves to be part of the "In" crowd, she seems content with her position at the bottom of the social hierarchy totem pole, yet not comfortable enough to tell Lexi the truth about her identity. Over the summer, when her parents were contemplating getting a divorce, her mother and father shipped her and her five-year-old sister Katie to their grandmother's house, where they could lounge around and relax, without getting in the middle of their parent's "counseling" sessions. So, time for plan "secret identity." Devon must work to infiltrate the popular crowd immediately under the pseudonym Devi.
This means a new hairdo, another shopping spree for fall-worthy clothes, and.making Jared her boyfriend, or at least staging a fake break-up with him. Lexi thinks that she's the most popular girl, and dating the most popular guy in the seventh-grade, when, in reality, Jared doesn't so much as know Devon's name. That said, neither Lexi or Devon actually won the title of being my favorite character. Those weren't lies that could slowly bury you. Devon can't believe her eyes.
Katie is certainly one of the most adorable little sister's in the history of fiction. Barnholdt has done a fabulous job of giving Katie the typical bratty younger sister traits, but spices her character up by giving her a little extra pizzazz. She's definitely one of those popular girls who doesn't forget "the little people," and never loses her kindness through every ordeal thrown her way. It seemed like a good idea at the time, so Devon decided to divulge to Lexi that not only was she the most popular girl at school, but she was also dating Jared - only the hottest, most popular seventh grader at school. Fast forward a few months, and Devon is back in school. Devon is sure that this is going to be another uneventful year by her best friend Mel's side, but quickly realizes that all bets are off when none other than Lexi walks through the door of Mr. Lexi, on the other hand, seems to be the epitome of confidence.
She never seems comfortable with her secret life, and is always on edge, which instantly makes the reader sympathize with her predicament - even though it's obvious that she created it herself. Devon didn't mind, because it was during this time that her father shelled out more money than you can imagine to keep the girls quiet. Lexi was in awe of Devi, and wanted to mimic her every move, and, knowing that she wouldn't see Lexi again, Devon figured that there was no harm in pretending to be someone she wasn't. Devon is thrown for a loop. A girl who was completely compatible with Devi, and didn't know the real Devon. The clothes she chose were totally un-Devon like, so she decided that it was time for a full makeover, including shortening her name to Devi. In every girls life, it seems that, for some reason, she wants to transform herself into someone she's not. Erika Sorocco.
Therefore, Devon decided to do a little splurging at the mall, where she picked up a whole new summer wardrobe. Sure, the seventh grader has always had a relationship with white lies. Her parents have settled their differences, and she's ditched her summer wardrobe of tank tops and miniskirts, reverting back to her comfy clothes - baggy jeans and big sweatshirts. Lying has never been familiar territory for thirteen-year-old Devon "Devi" Delaney. Freelance Reviewer There's no doubt about it, the secret's out - Barnholdt's tween debut is too good to resist. Pritchard's third-period math class.
While Devon is thrilled to shed her real skin, and allow Devi to emerge. From her first appearance within the pages of THE SECRET IDENTITY OF DEVON DELANEY, I found myself drawn to her character, and actually sought out when she would next rear her head. She's a precocious, pint-size philosopher who seems to have the answers to everything - no matter how complicated - accompanied by a heart of gold. That honor goes to, strangely enough, Devon's five-year-old sister, Katie. Unfortunately, over the summer, Devon managed to take on a totally new persona known as Devi, and now she can't escape the damage "Devi" has done. A winning cast of characters, convincing conflict, and enough drama to make anyone salivate work together to make THE SECRET IDENTITY OF DEVON DELANEY irresistible.
Even though they've kept in touch, Lexi never mentioned that she was transferring to Devon's school, a place where Devon isn't known as "Devi," and who happens to have just one friend - the petite Mel. Barnholdt took that sentiment, and wove it into a tale that was both uproariously funny and heartfelt. Sounds easy enough, but when Lexi manages to accomplish making her way into the A-crowd first, Devon must pray that her secret stays safe. Devon is your typical social outcast, who doesn't think much about how she looks or dresses, and simply spends her time studying, or babysitting her younger sister, Katie. She just oozes flair, and fun, and doesn't appear to have any inner demons rearing their ugly heads. Otherwise, she could end up the laughingstock of the school.
Her obsession with winning the Olympic gold medal, and wearing "skating warm-ups" wherever she goes is hilarious; while her ability to steal the scene from all other characters - be it Lexi, Devon, the nasty, female "In" crowd leader, Kim, or the illustrious Jared, himself.
It's on my keeper shelf. =). She is wonderful, and whenever she has a book coming out, I'm really excited- whether or not it was written for someone my age.
Although, if you love reading and are older, you may enjoy this book as well. I highly recommend this book for tweens and younger teens.
The plot is funny and interesting, and even had my stomach in knots, wondering exactly what was going to happen to Devon and her friends. I am 22 years old, and very much enjoyed this book. I think that the characters in this book are believable, and I especially enjoyed the relationships among members of Devon's family.
I met the author on myspace, and have chatted with her online on numerous occasions.
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