Never Been Kissed: Novelisation by Cathy East Dubowski

by Cathy East Dubowski

Now a major motion picture from 20th Century Fox starring Drew Barrymore, David Arquette and Molly Shannon! Ever wish you could go back to high school and right all those psyche-scarring, teenage wrongs armed with the confidence, style, and smarts you have now? Meet Josie Geller, a twentysomething wannabe newspaper reporter about to live out this ultimate daydream as she goes back to school on an undercover assignment. But things aren't quite working out on the road from Geeksville to Miss Popularity, as Josie must soon choose between writing the article that could save her job and protecting the career of the handsome young English teacher who's stolen her heart. Features eight pages of photos.

Genres: Media Tie In, Chick Lit, Romance, Young Adult, Contemporary Romance

Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Cathy East Dubowski is a narrator, editor, and illustrator. She specializes in novelizations of movies and literary classics for children and young adult readers. Dubowski has written more than 100 books for children, including adaptations of The Aristocats, Frances Hodgson Burnett’s A Little Princess, and Anna Sewell’s Black Beauty.

Reviews

[Lynsey A · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite movies so I love this book. It had extra scenes in it that I wished were in the movie. It was easy to picture the hero since I could close my eyes and see the beautiful face and features of Michael Vartan. Yum!

This is a fun, fast read.

[Bren fall in love with the sea. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another reviewer said it best. This book really is just a retelling of the film version and there is not anything that differs, not even a little. As a result I did not en joy it that much because I'd already seen the movie (which I loved) but the book is a replica of the movie so it didn't do anything for me.

I had thought I was getting an actuat original book that might differ a bit. I mean the movie was terribly painful but so heart warming and I just loved it.

Being just basically, word for word what the movie is AND not having the greatness of Drew Barrymore in it, the book read sort of blandly. I really think the material is way better as a movie then as a book. Just my opinion but there is not hing here that differs so I wasn't wild about it.

[Sarah Drews · Rating 1 out of 5]

Der Film war magisch und lustig und toll. Das Buch zäh ohne kribbeln.

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is adorable. It's almost word for word from the movie, which normally would be fine, but I was hoping for a little extra inner thoughts or additional expansion of the characters. It was still very cute and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a quick, light hearted read. I even teared up at the end.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book after seeing the movie adaptation of it.
I really thought the movie was a cute coming of age in romance story.
I read the book soon after. However I was disappointed to find the book to be almost or identical to the dialogue from the film. This is the reason I gave it 3 stars and haven't read it since. I have watched the film over and over.
However if you haven't seen the film or have and want to read it anyway it is a fast quick satisfying read of a 30 year old geek coming into her own and finding the romance she always desired.

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a total high school coming of age story that I absolutely loved. I could totally picture the high school scene and how people treat each other. Now, being way out of high school, there is NO way I would ever want to go back.

[Karschtl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fand den Film mit Drew Barrymoore sehr süß, das Buch ist es ebenso.

[Amanda williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book was excellent because it was romance but it wasnt sappy romance so i got right into it. The book has made me want to watch the movie as i havent seen the movie yet.

[Mia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED THIS BOOK! IV'E GOT IT ON DVD ASWELL! BEST BOOK!

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a great book! read it in 3 hours! You will love this book so much go out and get it right now!!!

[Crystal Melbourne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Prose style: 3
Plot: 4
Depth of characters: 3
Originality: 3
Entertaining: 4
Emotional Reaction: 5
Intellectual Stimulation: 2

[Sandra · Rating 1 out of 5]

Reads about the length of a movie (without distractions). Cute, but had some annoying moments that felt more like cheap shots for easy laughs. I live for the Sam moments though... ^_^

[Alesha · Rating 3 out of 5]

I went into this thinking it was a book the movie was based off of, not a book that was based off of a screenplay so I was a little disappointed.