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Total Royal: Die Höhen Und Tiefen Im Leben Der Poppy Montague, Platz 87 Der Britischen Thronfolge
Poppet Montague-Jones is 16, 87th in line to the British throne and soon to inherit a whopping trust fund. Unlike her sister Kitten, a legendary wild child, Poppet is a troubled and ill-fitting teenager who is at an impressionable age. Is Poppet brave enough to break out of the mould?
304 pages, Paperback
First published July 16, 2009
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About the author
Grace Dent
28 books148 followersBritish columnist, broadcaster and author.
Between 2003-2010, Dent published eleven young adult novels, and was also a presenter on BBC2's The Culture Show, and a magazine and newspaper journalist, including a TV column for the Guardian.
From 2011 to 2017 she wrote a restaurant column for the Evening Standard, and became the Guardian's restaurant critic in 2018. She is a regular judge on the BBC's MasterChef UK and makes frequent appearances in Channel 4's television series Very British Problems.
Grace said in her role as an author for teens: ‘....kids who claim to have never read anything longer than a text message are ploughing through my books nagging me for the next one. This makes me insanely proud.’
She lives in East London with her husband, who works in the music industry. When she's not writing comedy Grace is to be found 'faffing about on the Internet' or 'faffing about in the garden or kitchen' or 'just 'faffing about generally. "I'm an excellent 'faffer."
Between 2003-2010, Dent published eleven young adult novels, and was also a presenter on BBC2's The Culture Show, and a magazine and newspaper journalist, including a TV column for the Guardian.
From 2011 to 2017 she wrote a restaurant column for the Evening Standard, and became the Guardian's restaurant critic in 2018. She is a regular judge on the BBC's MasterChef UK and makes frequent appearances in Channel 4's television series Very British Problems.
Grace said in her role as an author for teens: ‘....kids who claim to have never read anything longer than a text message are ploughing through my books nagging me for the next one. This makes me insanely proud.’
She lives in East London with her husband, who works in the music industry. When she's not writing comedy Grace is to be found 'faffing about on the Internet' or 'faffing about in the garden or kitchen' or 'just 'faffing about generally. "I'm an excellent 'faffer."
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June 8, 2023
Ein gutes Buch für zwischendurch, spricht aber trotzdem einige wichtige Themen an!
February 1, 2019
The author is very clever in which they write this book. They design the book to allow the reader to relate to it in a comedic way by describing the life of a snob, adding both funny and relatable bits to the story line. This book was a definite page turner, and I would definitely read it again.
November 19, 2013
What Did I Think Of This Book?:
This has got to be one of my favourite books of all time, and that's why I've given it 5 stars. Grace Dent has the brilliant ability to be able to play in role of different kind of people, with different kinds of lifestyles, and her literary skills are expressed considerably in this book.
What Happens In This Book?:
WARNING: IF YOU HAVE NOT READ THIS BOOK, LOOK AWAY NOW, SPOILER ALERT!!!
Poppet Montague Jones is the outcast of a rich and famous family. Now she may have the name, but she certainly doesn't have much else. Her family all specialise in something, her Mother is a globally famous interior designer, her Father the owner of a major TV company, her older brother Knute an adventurous explorer, her older sister Kitten the most famous girl in London who is on literally every cover of every magazine, even her younger brother Flash is a child genius! But then Poppet, well Poppet doesn't really specialise in anything, and she is convinced that she is the outcast of the family.
But then, when Poppet' s older sister Kitten is sent to rehab over a major drug addiction, she finds herself doing everything she shouldn't be, she even courageously hopps on a bus to see her sister although she was told it was completely off limits by her Mother. And Poppet does the thing that her Mother would be most angry about if she found out, she does something that no Montague Jones has ever done: She mixes with the enemies: The ordinary citizens of the world. What other members of her family might find disgusting, Poppet is proud that she is making a difference and being a real citizen of the Earth instead of a snobby celebrity. And she finds herself.........falling in love? She can't be, not with the wrong sort, but the boy she is convinced is the one, kind, caring Kwame from London might just be.
Would You Recommend This Book To Someone Else:
DEFINITELY!!!
This has got to be one of my favourite books of all time, and that's why I've given it 5 stars. Grace Dent has the brilliant ability to be able to play in role of different kind of people, with different kinds of lifestyles, and her literary skills are expressed considerably in this book.
What Happens In This Book?:
WARNING: IF YOU HAVE NOT READ THIS BOOK, LOOK AWAY NOW, SPOILER ALERT!!!
Poppet Montague Jones is the outcast of a rich and famous family. Now she may have the name, but she certainly doesn't have much else. Her family all specialise in something, her Mother is a globally famous interior designer, her Father the owner of a major TV company, her older brother Knute an adventurous explorer, her older sister Kitten the most famous girl in London who is on literally every cover of every magazine, even her younger brother Flash is a child genius! But then Poppet, well Poppet doesn't really specialise in anything, and she is convinced that she is the outcast of the family.
But then, when Poppet' s older sister Kitten is sent to rehab over a major drug addiction, she finds herself doing everything she shouldn't be, she even courageously hopps on a bus to see her sister although she was told it was completely off limits by her Mother. And Poppet does the thing that her Mother would be most angry about if she found out, she does something that no Montague Jones has ever done: She mixes with the enemies: The ordinary citizens of the world. What other members of her family might find disgusting, Poppet is proud that she is making a difference and being a real citizen of the Earth instead of a snobby celebrity. And she finds herself.........falling in love? She can't be, not with the wrong sort, but the boy she is convinced is the one, kind, caring Kwame from London might just be.
Would You Recommend This Book To Someone Else:
DEFINITELY!!!
August 18, 2013
When I started reading this book I wasn't sure how much I would enjoy it. I had never read any of the Diary of a Chav books but felt that Diary of a Snob sounded much more interesting.
The book is about Poppet Montague-Jones and the struggles she has being a teenager and with her family. Poppet and her friends, Striker and Vixen are often getting into mischief at school but they seem to get away with it. As the title suggests, she and her family are rich (and snobby), and Poppet spends her life wearing designer clothes and attending elite events. Poppet is 87th in line to the throne and will soon receive a massive trust fund.
The book is written in diary form which I dont tend to enjoy reading but I found this book wouldnt be the same if it wasn't written in this way. The language of the book is exactly how you would expect a teenager to speak and I found it took a little getting used to as I have never read a book written in this way before. Nevertheless, this style of writing made the book very funny to read.
I found that reading about a rich teenager from London was interesting but the story didn't have much of a storyline.
The way this book was written made the book unique and not like any others but I would advise this is read by older teenagers due to the language.
The book is about Poppet Montague-Jones and the struggles she has being a teenager and with her family. Poppet and her friends, Striker and Vixen are often getting into mischief at school but they seem to get away with it. As the title suggests, she and her family are rich (and snobby), and Poppet spends her life wearing designer clothes and attending elite events. Poppet is 87th in line to the throne and will soon receive a massive trust fund.
The book is written in diary form which I dont tend to enjoy reading but I found this book wouldnt be the same if it wasn't written in this way. The language of the book is exactly how you would expect a teenager to speak and I found it took a little getting used to as I have never read a book written in this way before. Nevertheless, this style of writing made the book very funny to read.
I found that reading about a rich teenager from London was interesting but the story didn't have much of a storyline.
The way this book was written made the book unique and not like any others but I would advise this is read by older teenagers due to the language.
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March 22, 2010Poppet, unlike her older sister Kitten, who is drug-obsessed, a society It Girl, and resident wild child, feels she was born into the wrong family, not being able to fit in with the eccentric relatives and clearly unable to inherit their charming looks and flamboyant lifestyles. She feels like her life is all just a fairy-tale gone wrong and when she really understand that she can't keep going on like this - just a fly on the wall beside her loud friends - Poppet begins to give realise that there is a lot more to life than charity balls and..yoga!
I thought this was an incredibly witty diary-style book, and was definitely up to the standards of lives like Georgia Nicholson's!! The characters were all very humourous, especially Poppet - she was so naive about life between rich and poor. This novel was very cleverly-written and generally fantastic!
I thought this was an incredibly witty diary-style book, and was definitely up to the standards of lives like Georgia Nicholson's!! The characters were all very humourous, especially Poppet - she was so naive about life between rich and poor. This novel was very cleverly-written and generally fantastic!
February 18, 2010
This is a quick easy read which I enjoyed. The main character leads a sheltered life and knows nothing of the outside world (she doesnt know how to use a bus etc) which I found quite hard to belive at first. But being rich isnt always good, which is basically the main theme of this book. There is also a bit of romance and forbidden love.
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July 30, 2014
When I saw this, I admit I completely judged this book by its cover but the writing inside was both witty and entertaining. Poppet's antics had me laughing out loud on a regular basis, especially her first bus journey. Although the storyline left a little to be desired, it is definitely worth sticking with it for the humour.
September 1, 2009
i like this book n though it was inteesting
December 29, 2009
This is a hilarious, up lifting book. I won't say too much, but It was a good book full of laughs. It inspired me to write a book. Similar to it. All I have to do is think of a title...
April 15, 2011
I think that it is really funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 18, 2011
SO HILARIOUS!!!!!
June 13, 2015
Funny book,i enjoyed it!
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4/5
April 18, 2021
Am Anfang war mir Poppet mega unsympathisch. Ich habe mich die ganze Zeit über sie aufgeregt, aber zum Ende hin wurde es besser. Das Buch verbirgt viele Denkanstöße die wirklich gut sind und aus denen Poppet wirklich lernt. Es geht darum in die Welt zu gehen und über den Tellerrand zu schauen, aber auch um die Ungerechtigkeit und Rassismus aus einem anderen Blickwinkel. Sie ist zwar ein verzogenes Mädchen, aber sie will sich ändern und denkt darüber hinaus. Ich glaube das Buch ist wirklich gut für junge Mädchen die ihr eigenes Leben und was sie haben nicht wertschätzen können
November 27, 2023
Nice enough
January 17, 2026
I luv this book
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March 1, 2017amazing exellent funny sad
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September 2, 2011
It's not really my cup of tea, but I cannot deny that the story of this book is kinda sweet and well written.
September 9, 2018
a lighthearted and at times funny book.
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