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Sweet Valley High #16
Rags to Riches
Roger strikes it rich ...
No one would have guessed that Roger Barrett, the poorest boy in Sweet Valley, was really one of the Patmans, the wealthiest family in town. But when Roger's mother dies, the secret of his birth is revealed, and overnight he becomes a millionaire!
Immediately Jessica Wakefield sets her sights on Roger and his newfound wealth. Only one thing stands in her way—Olivia Davidson, Roger's longtime girlfriend. But not for long. Jessica has a surefire plan to take care of her!
No one would have guessed that Roger Barrett, the poorest boy in Sweet Valley, was really one of the Patmans, the wealthiest family in town. But when Roger's mother dies, the secret of his birth is revealed, and overnight he becomes a millionaire!
Immediately Jessica Wakefield sets her sights on Roger and his newfound wealth. Only one thing stands in her way—Olivia Davidson, Roger's longtime girlfriend. But not for long. Jessica has a surefire plan to take care of her!
151 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1985
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Francine Pascal
1,141 books1,835 followersFrancine Paula Pascal was an American author best known for her Sweet Valley series of young adult novels. Sweet Valley High, the backbone of the collection, was made into a television series, which led to several spin-offs, including The Unicorn Club and Sweet Valley University. Although most of these books were published in the 1980s and 1990s, they remained so popular that several titles were re-released decades later.
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March 1, 2023
Omg Roger Barrett is now Roger Patman! Of the black Porsche Patmans! And Jessica has noticed!
May 4, 2024
Re-Read 2024
One minute I'm Roger Barrett, a total nothing from a terrible family, and the next minute my mother's so sick, and Mr. Patman—uh, I mean, Uncle Henry—is sending her to Houston for an operation. And then she's dead. And as soon as the funeral's over, all these lawyers are swarming all over...
So as Roger adjusts to life with Bruce and his family, no one is more interested in being Roger's girlfriend than Jessica Wakefield. The only problem is- Roger is already dating Olivia Davidson. For those who have read other books in the series, you know that no one gets in Jessica's way. Aside from this storyline, the SVU grade is also baffled by Regina Morrow's mysterious older man and Caroline Pearce's love letters. Looks like Elizabeth has plenty of gossip for her Eyes and Ears column!
Just a fun light read between some of my more heavy reading selections.
Goodreads review published 12/02/24
One minute I'm Roger Barrett, a total nothing from a terrible family, and the next minute my mother's so sick, and Mr. Patman—uh, I mean, Uncle Henry—is sending her to Houston for an operation. And then she's dead. And as soon as the funeral's over, all these lawyers are swarming all over...
So as Roger adjusts to life with Bruce and his family, no one is more interested in being Roger's girlfriend than Jessica Wakefield. The only problem is- Roger is already dating Olivia Davidson. For those who have read other books in the series, you know that no one gets in Jessica's way. Aside from this storyline, the SVU grade is also baffled by Regina Morrow's mysterious older man and Caroline Pearce's love letters. Looks like Elizabeth has plenty of gossip for her Eyes and Ears column!
Just a fun light read between some of my more heavy reading selections.
Goodreads review published 12/02/24
January 23, 2019
The book in which the Wakefield's get a VCR.
It's easy to picture Jessica growing up to be one of those women married a dozen times, whose husbands keep suffering mysteriously fatal accidents until one day the cops finally find husband numer 7 buried in her flower bed after he supposedly went out for cigarettes one night and never came home.
It's easy to picture Jessica growing up to be one of those women married a dozen times, whose husbands keep suffering mysteriously fatal accidents until one day the cops finally find husband numer 7 buried in her flower bed after he supposedly went out for cigarettes one night and never came home.
August 8, 2019
I want to reread this series from my childhood, hopefully will review this then.
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March 15, 2023The most important part of this book is the Wakefields getting their first ever VCR. They got one almost a decade before my family did. Ripped off.
Anyway, this book is mostly just a slightly rejigged version of Racing Hearts, which, in turn, was an awful lot like Heart Breaker. This time it's Jessica who's after Roger, though, instead of Lila. The reason? Roger's mother has just died and he's found out that he's actually a Patman—and the richest boy in Sweet Valley. Ever the gold-digger, Jess thinks she'd rather like to be the girl on Roger's arm when his new-found aunt and uncle present him to society their friends at a big party at the Sweet Valley country club. Whether Jessica is actually genuinely interested in Roger is a question we'll probably never learn the answer to. She's genuinely interested in the Patman mansion, and that's the important thing.
Roger's still dating Olivia Davidson, but she doesn't really fit in with the Patmans' swanky décor. Jessica selflessly (ha!) offers to help her out. Given that Jess has never shown the slightest bit of interest in Olivia before, you kind of end up feeling that Olivia deserves everything she gets if she's stupid enough to think that Jess would do anything without an ulterior motive.
The subplot in this one is that Regina Morrow has been missing school and has been spotted with a much older man. Lila's totally jealous that there's another extremely rich and extremely pretty girl in Sweet Valley now, so she's careful to spread the rumours as far as possible through the usual method of telling Caroline “Town Crier” Pearce.
Also, Todd flips out at Liz for refusing to tell him Regina's secret. Lovely boy that he is.
Despite this basically being the third time this general plotline has been rolled out in the mere sixteen books that constitute the series so far, it's done quite well and the different story lines keep it interesting. It's not one of my absolute favourites, but it's definitely a solid offering.
Incidentally, normally I'm a Lila/Bruce shipper, but I actually ship him and Jess a bit in this book. They're perfectly devious together. I'm pretty sure Mrs. Patman could get behind the ship as well, given how much she adores Jessica.
Moral of the Story? Devious schemes are doomed to fail.
[re-read; previously read around 3 times]
Anyway, this book is mostly just a slightly rejigged version of Racing Hearts, which, in turn, was an awful lot like Heart Breaker. This time it's Jessica who's after Roger, though, instead of Lila. The reason? Roger's mother has just died and he's found out that he's actually a Patman—and the richest boy in Sweet Valley. Ever the gold-digger, Jess thinks she'd rather like to be the girl on Roger's arm when his new-found aunt and uncle present him to society their friends at a big party at the Sweet Valley country club. Whether Jessica is actually genuinely interested in Roger is a question we'll probably never learn the answer to. She's genuinely interested in the Patman mansion, and that's the important thing.
Roger's still dating Olivia Davidson, but she doesn't really fit in with the Patmans' swanky décor. Jessica selflessly (ha!) offers to help her out. Given that Jess has never shown the slightest bit of interest in Olivia before, you kind of end up feeling that Olivia deserves everything she gets if she's stupid enough to think that Jess would do anything without an ulterior motive.
The subplot in this one is that Regina Morrow has been missing school and has been spotted with a much older man. Lila's totally jealous that there's another extremely rich and extremely pretty girl in Sweet Valley now, so she's careful to spread the rumours as far as possible through the usual method of telling Caroline “Town Crier” Pearce.
Also, Todd flips out at Liz for refusing to tell him Regina's secret. Lovely boy that he is.
Despite this basically being the third time this general plotline has been rolled out in the mere sixteen books that constitute the series so far, it's done quite well and the different story lines keep it interesting. It's not one of my absolute favourites, but it's definitely a solid offering.
Incidentally, normally I'm a Lila/Bruce shipper, but I actually ship him and Jess a bit in this book. They're perfectly devious together. I'm pretty sure Mrs. Patman could get behind the ship as well, given how much she adores Jessica.
Moral of the Story? Devious schemes are doomed to fail.
[re-read; previously read around 3 times]
November 27, 2017
A really weird plot line, Roger Barrett discovers he is actually a Patman after his mother dies (a story point that is incredibly glossed over- Roger apparently doesn't grieve because, well, mom is dead, but he's rich as fuck now, WooHOO!). Of course now that he's a millionaire, Jessica decides she must date him, because she's a human dumpster fire, despite the fact that Roger has a girlfriend. Beyond all this stupid story line is the best part of the book, wherein Lila Fowler is told shr has a flat face by a modeling agent. Two stars just for that. Onto 16.
November 20, 2022
I read a lot of these when I was a kid, in elementary school. I am rereading some of the stuff I read as a kid. I first got into this series a lot in second grade and read dozens and hundreds of books from all of the Sweet Valley series. I remember feeling a little embarrassed about reading them even then.
These are actually terribly written, sometimes hilariously so, but also sometimes in a very cringe-worthy way. So dated. The description of the outfits are hilarious because everything sounds so ugly but maybe that's just the era.
These books are very classist. VERY classist. and VERY fatphobic. And just ???!!? This kid's mom dies horribly, and the book just treats it with a shrug because ~now he's rich!~ And that is just getting started.
These are actually terribly written, sometimes hilariously so, but also sometimes in a very cringe-worthy way. So dated. The description of the outfits are hilarious because everything sounds so ugly but maybe that's just the era.
These books are very classist. VERY classist. and VERY fatphobic. And just ???!!? This kid's mom dies horribly, and the book just treats it with a shrug because ~now he's rich!~ And that is just getting started.
December 30, 2019
Rags to Riches
PLOT: Roger Barett goes from geek to chic in the eyes of the ladies at SVH when his mother dies and he discovers that he’s an heir of one of the richest families in SVH (the Patman’s). And who should be trying to get in his pants (that is wallet) this time? The head manipulator herself, Jessica Wakefield -encouraged by Roger’s aunt who schemes to get close to Roger’s girlfriend Olivia in order to make her insecure about fitting in with Roger’s new life, under the guise of “helping her”. Also rumors are going around that Regina Morrow is seeing an older guy when she’s spotted by him around town.
MY THOUGHTS: I don’t know if I think much about Roger as a character. Yes, I can see getting caught up if you come into money and have a life status upgrade to a billionaire family. (His clothes changed and he gained a new racket probably other stuff we didn’t hear about). I can see maybe where you might get introduced to some new hobbies (tennis for him). And I can see feeling inadequate if one of them is a mega-bitch that turns up their nose at everything you do. BUT what I don’t see is letting someone sway you and convince you that your significant other isn’t good enough. Roger “claims” he loves Olivia the way she is. And while he does stand up to Mrs. Freeman at his coming up party at the END of the book, it took a little *too* long in my opinion for him to stand up for her to his aunt. I probably would have had more respect for him if he’d done this sooner and not let it get to the point where his girlfriend had to walk away from him and discover she was being used. A stand-up guy would have done that from the start. So, Roger was just a little too weak for me. I like my guys more know what they want and fight for it. I didn’t like not Olivia herself as a character but how they always make her seem different because she has what I see as a bohemian style to her. This is the umpteenth book in this series I’ve read that these fools (aka SVH guys) are so blinded by all that blond hair and blue-green eyes of Jessica’s they turn dumb and believe she actually gives a damn about anyone. And I’m convinced she has some kind of little black book under all that mess in the Hersey Bar (which is probably the *real* reason she’s not letting anyone in there) YEEEAH painting shirts. I just bet. She’s not *that* charming. Nor is she *that* gorgeous! And she and Bruce really do deserve each other. And what got up Bruce’s behind about Roger when they were playing tennis. Was he mad because tennis was *his thing* and didn’t wanna share the spotlight? Or was it that Mr. Patman (the only one I did like in this plot) seemed to pay Roger more attention than he did his own son? As for Regina’s plot, all I have to say is REALLY? You see her with an older man that and that’s the *first* conclusion you jump to? Mine was it was her father. Or it could have been an older male family member taking her to do something related to her hearing. But this is high school and Lila’s *that kind* of girl so you know. I bet she felt like an idiot when she got told she was flat-faced lol.
RATING: 5
PLOT: Roger Barett goes from geek to chic in the eyes of the ladies at SVH when his mother dies and he discovers that he’s an heir of one of the richest families in SVH (the Patman’s). And who should be trying to get in his pants (that is wallet) this time? The head manipulator herself, Jessica Wakefield -encouraged by Roger’s aunt who schemes to get close to Roger’s girlfriend Olivia in order to make her insecure about fitting in with Roger’s new life, under the guise of “helping her”. Also rumors are going around that Regina Morrow is seeing an older guy when she’s spotted by him around town.
MY THOUGHTS: I don’t know if I think much about Roger as a character. Yes, I can see getting caught up if you come into money and have a life status upgrade to a billionaire family. (His clothes changed and he gained a new racket probably other stuff we didn’t hear about). I can see maybe where you might get introduced to some new hobbies (tennis for him). And I can see feeling inadequate if one of them is a mega-bitch that turns up their nose at everything you do. BUT what I don’t see is letting someone sway you and convince you that your significant other isn’t good enough. Roger “claims” he loves Olivia the way she is. And while he does stand up to Mrs. Freeman at his coming up party at the END of the book, it took a little *too* long in my opinion for him to stand up for her to his aunt. I probably would have had more respect for him if he’d done this sooner and not let it get to the point where his girlfriend had to walk away from him and discover she was being used. A stand-up guy would have done that from the start. So, Roger was just a little too weak for me. I like my guys more know what they want and fight for it. I didn’t like not Olivia herself as a character but how they always make her seem different because she has what I see as a bohemian style to her. This is the umpteenth book in this series I’ve read that these fools (aka SVH guys) are so blinded by all that blond hair and blue-green eyes of Jessica’s they turn dumb and believe she actually gives a damn about anyone. And I’m convinced she has some kind of little black book under all that mess in the Hersey Bar (which is probably the *real* reason she’s not letting anyone in there) YEEEAH painting shirts. I just bet. She’s not *that* charming. Nor is she *that* gorgeous! And she and Bruce really do deserve each other. And what got up Bruce’s behind about Roger when they were playing tennis. Was he mad because tennis was *his thing* and didn’t wanna share the spotlight? Or was it that Mr. Patman (the only one I did like in this plot) seemed to pay Roger more attention than he did his own son? As for Regina’s plot, all I have to say is REALLY? You see her with an older man that and that’s the *first* conclusion you jump to? Mine was it was her father. Or it could have been an older male family member taking her to do something related to her hearing. But this is high school and Lila’s *that kind* of girl so you know. I bet she felt like an idiot when she got told she was flat-faced lol.
RATING: 5
January 4, 2016
Source: I borrowed a copy of this book from OpenLibrary.
Cost: Free
This book is #16 in the Sweet Valley High Series.
I do not care for Jessica at all, especially after this book. I mean she has been self centred in the past, but really? Just because Roger is now rich, you care? What a materialistic and idiotic main character for this series? If it wasn't for the character of Roger, I think this book would've been utterly unbearable. Thank god for him not giving into that rich Patman vibe.
Cost: Free
This book is #16 in the Sweet Valley High Series.
I do not care for Jessica at all, especially after this book. I mean she has been self centred in the past, but really? Just because Roger is now rich, you care? What a materialistic and idiotic main character for this series? If it wasn't for the character of Roger, I think this book would've been utterly unbearable. Thank god for him not giving into that rich Patman vibe.
June 3, 2008
yes, i'm admitting it. actually never read this series as a kid, but now that i'm trying to write for this age group, thought i'd see what's out there and how it's written. Lila and Jessica are awfully devious!
September 3, 2009
Poor Roger!! Jessica is so mean.
April 1, 2019
I honestly don't remember Jessica being this terrible of a person.
August 6, 2020
Reading this book almost immediately after #15 Promises, I had just about had it with Jessica's despicable behavior. In both cases she prays upon two people, (Betsy Martin in #15 and Roger Barrett in #16) who have recently and tragically lost immediate family members. There is a complete lack of empathy that is shocking and heartbreaking. Also, the inability of anyone in Jessica's circle, from Elizabeth to her parents, to call her out for her scheming is also disturbing. Honestly, I was just over Jessica at this point.
So much about this book was just odd. The emotional beats felt extremely misplaced. I felt so sorry for Roger the entire time, a kid who has just lost his only family member and now has to live with the snobby Patmans. His only true support system, his girlfriend Olivia, is being manipulated by Jessica to cut down her confidence and self worth. It was a bit much for me.
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**Review Note - I have been re-reading the Sweet Valley High series one book at a time for my podcast, “Lessons From Sweet Valley.” The following is the unique SVH rating system that I use on goodreads for these books alone…
5 Stars - The book is worthy of being read outside of the series purely as an exemplary example of YA fiction.
4 Stars - The book contains an element, storyline or theme that sets it apart from your average SVH tome.
3 Stars - The book adequately meets the expectations of an SVH book as it exists in the Sweet Valley universe.
2 Stars - The book falls below the SVH standards in terms of subject matter, characters or overall story.
1 Star - Offensive by SVH standards! Any of those re-reading the series should skip entirely.
So much about this book was just odd. The emotional beats felt extremely misplaced. I felt so sorry for Roger the entire time, a kid who has just lost his only family member and now has to live with the snobby Patmans. His only true support system, his girlfriend Olivia, is being manipulated by Jessica to cut down her confidence and self worth. It was a bit much for me.
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**Review Note - I have been re-reading the Sweet Valley High series one book at a time for my podcast, “Lessons From Sweet Valley.” The following is the unique SVH rating system that I use on goodreads for these books alone…
5 Stars - The book is worthy of being read outside of the series purely as an exemplary example of YA fiction.
4 Stars - The book contains an element, storyline or theme that sets it apart from your average SVH tome.
3 Stars - The book adequately meets the expectations of an SVH book as it exists in the Sweet Valley universe.
2 Stars - The book falls below the SVH standards in terms of subject matter, characters or overall story.
1 Star - Offensive by SVH standards! Any of those re-reading the series should skip entirely.
July 13, 2019
Title: Rags To Riches
Author: Francine Pascal, Kate William
Series: Sweet Valley High, 16
Format: ebook
Length: N/A
Rating: 3 stars
Synopsis: Roger strikes it rich ...
No one would have guessed that Roger Barrett, the poorest boy in Sweet Valley, was really one of the Patmans, the wealthiest family in town. But when Roger's mother dies, the secret of his birth is revealed, and overnight he becomes a millionaire!
Immediately Jessica Wakefield sets her sights on Roger and his newfound wealth. Only one thing stands in her way--Olivia Davidson, Roger's longtime girlfriend. But not for long. Jessica has a surefire plan to take care of her!
Favourite character: Olivia
Least favourite character: Jessica (big surprise)
Mini-review: Wasn't a fan of this book, mainly Jessica's manipulation. I felt bad for Olivia and Roger who just existed and Jessica (all because Roger is now a Patman) decides to ruin some lives.
Fan Cast:
Elizabeth Wakefield/Jessica Wakefield - Lili Reinhart
Olivia Davidson - Liza Koshy
Roger Patman - Tom Holland
Lila Fowler - Danielle Campbell
Regina Morrow - Zendaya
Caroline Pearce - Shannon Purser
Todd Wilkins - Blake Michael
Enid Rollins - Joey King
Hank Patman - Dominic West
Marie Patman - January Jones
Bruce Patman - Gregg Sulkin
Neil Freemount - Tye Sheridan
Nicholas Morrow - Keiynan Lonsdale
Lane Townsend - Ian Somerholder
Mrs. Davidson - Priyanka Chopra
Alice Wakefield - Laura Dern
Ned Wakefield - Patrick Warburton
Cara Walker - Sofia Carson
George Warren - Jordan Rodrigues
Author: Francine Pascal, Kate William
Series: Sweet Valley High, 16
Format: ebook
Length: N/A
Rating: 3 stars
Synopsis: Roger strikes it rich ...
No one would have guessed that Roger Barrett, the poorest boy in Sweet Valley, was really one of the Patmans, the wealthiest family in town. But when Roger's mother dies, the secret of his birth is revealed, and overnight he becomes a millionaire!
Immediately Jessica Wakefield sets her sights on Roger and his newfound wealth. Only one thing stands in her way--Olivia Davidson, Roger's longtime girlfriend. But not for long. Jessica has a surefire plan to take care of her!
Favourite character: Olivia
Least favourite character: Jessica (big surprise)
Mini-review: Wasn't a fan of this book, mainly Jessica's manipulation. I felt bad for Olivia and Roger who just existed and Jessica (all because Roger is now a Patman) decides to ruin some lives.
Fan Cast:
Elizabeth Wakefield/Jessica Wakefield - Lili Reinhart
Olivia Davidson - Liza Koshy
Roger Patman - Tom Holland
Lila Fowler - Danielle Campbell
Regina Morrow - Zendaya
Caroline Pearce - Shannon Purser
Todd Wilkins - Blake Michael
Enid Rollins - Joey King
Hank Patman - Dominic West
Marie Patman - January Jones
Bruce Patman - Gregg Sulkin
Neil Freemount - Tye Sheridan
Nicholas Morrow - Keiynan Lonsdale
Lane Townsend - Ian Somerholder
Mrs. Davidson - Priyanka Chopra
Alice Wakefield - Laura Dern
Ned Wakefield - Patrick Warburton
Cara Walker - Sofia Carson
George Warren - Jordan Rodrigues
December 19, 2024
I loved this one, as a kid..and I'm not really sure why! It certainly is funny, though, the way Roger doesn't grieve at all over his mother's sudden death - or the death of his father he never had the chance to know. I also love the explanation of his birth: his dad was married to this 'awful woman' and he had an affair with Roger's mother. He was all set to leave 'his awful wife' for the new woman when he died in a tragic private plane crash. My favourite part is that Roger's super rich uncle tried to give Roger's mother money towards her child but she refused, insisting on raising him as a tragically poor single mother. Who DOES that?? The suggested reason is that she was too ashamed of having had a baby out of wedlock. Rereading these books makes me think the 1980s were the dark ages, in their own way.
So we watch Roger try and fail to fit in with Sweet Valley high society - as if it's the Riviera and anyone cares. Five forks at dinner - what to do!? Who sets a table like that in their own home?? If such people exist, why would they send their son to the standard local high school? Or Sweet Valley University, for that matter! And why is Bruce's dad so nice but married to that witch? Maybe there's a Patman tradition of marrying awful women!
As an aside: 'It was impossible to stay mad at Jessica.' Seriously??? I think it would be quite easy!
So we watch Roger try and fail to fit in with Sweet Valley high society - as if it's the Riviera and anyone cares. Five forks at dinner - what to do!? Who sets a table like that in their own home?? If such people exist, why would they send their son to the standard local high school? Or Sweet Valley University, for that matter! And why is Bruce's dad so nice but married to that witch? Maybe there's a Patman tradition of marrying awful women!
As an aside: 'It was impossible to stay mad at Jessica.' Seriously??? I think it would be quite easy!
August 11, 2020
Remember poor (literally) old Roger Barrett the janitor who can run? His mother passed away but it turns out to be a doubly life changing event because he discovers he is actually related to the richest douchebags in town... the Patmans and gets to move in with them even though he might have been happier left to his own devices. While all his material needs will be met, and the Patmans are nice enough to throw him some big parties to welcome him into the family publicly, Mommy Patman doesn't think he's quite good enough the way he is and needs to become more like the lemming douchebags. To help with this he needs a proper girlfriend like Jessica Wakefield and not some artsy fartsy hippie thrift shopper like his actual girlfriend, Olivia. Jessica decides to go undercover as Olivia's friend and mentor while secretly scrambling to become Roger's sweetie. Heartbreak follows.
January 26, 2018
I mean, what else can I really say about Jessica at this point. It's only book 16 and she's completely irredeemable. But Elizabeth isn't really much better, considering she never steps in to stop Jessica until it's nearly too late. Like you can't be that dumb, Liz, and actually think Jessica was sincerely interested in helping Olivia. You're a reporter! How can you not sniff out such a massive lie?
March 9, 2023
Mrs Patman is something else. She disapproves of Roger, she disapproves of his friends and Olivia just because she isn't rich. She even disapproves the idea of Roger wanting to become a doctor! Being a doctor is a very respectable profession! Not only that she tried to force Jess onto Roger! What's wrong with that woman?
I had to laugh at the Furgesons getting all uptight and upset over a little spilled wine. Accidents happen freaks!!
I had to laugh at the Furgesons getting all uptight and upset over a little spilled wine. Accidents happen freaks!!
December 15, 2021
Roger Barrett, the janitors assistant, is now Roger Barrett-Patman, cousin to snobby and loaded Bruce Patman!!! From scorning him before, everyone's fave sociopath Jessica Wakefield now has her eye on him. Under the guise of trying to help.out his floundering girlfriend Olivia Davidson, Jess is secretly trying to sabotage their relationship from within
August 4, 2025
Jessica really is a little sociopath isn’t she? NOW she wants Roger because he’s magically a wealthy Patman as his true paternity is revealed after his mother dies. Jessica joyfully tries to sabotage Roger’s girlfriend Olivia so she can get in on the Patman wealth. Only in Sweet Valley!
August 25, 2017
Can money change you?
March 1, 2022
Mr. Patman was actually a way more likable character than I thought :) poor Roger and Olivia!
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March 3, 2025
Such and easy read! 🩷
March 18, 2017
Jessica was such a sociopath when this series started! They eventually calmed her down as a character and I honestly do love her in the later books, but yikes she was awful here.
Also lol: "The twins were watching a movie on their brand new video cassette recorder." Hehe.
Also lol: "The twins were watching a movie on their brand new video cassette recorder." Hehe.
March 1, 2024
An old favourite from the Sweet Valley colllection.
October 9, 2018
Instead of writing a review, I did a two-part podcast on this book over at "Sweet Valley Diaries," available here:
Part 1: http://www.sweetvalleydiaries.net/201...
Part 2: http://www.sweetvalleydiaries.net/201...
Enjoy!
Part 1: http://www.sweetvalleydiaries.net/201...
Part 2: http://www.sweetvalleydiaries.net/201...
Enjoy!
December 3, 2011
When news hits that former poor boy (moonlighting as a school janitor after classes) Roger Barrett becomes an overnight millionaire (due to his family relations with the Patmans), Jessica wants to set her claws on him before anybody else goes sniffing. Well, if she was burned by Bruce Patman back at the start of the book series, then a long lost cousin would have to do.
Yes, Jessica's as devious as they come and she proves time and again (well, at least not during Sweet Valley Twins days) that she's a money grubbing user. So she makes Olivia Davidson, Roger's girlfriend believe she isn't good enough for Roger's new image. Talk about exposing that vulnerability in Olivia!
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Book Details:
Title: Rags to Riches (Sweet Valley High, #16)
Author: Francine Pascal
Reviewed By: Purplycookie
Yes, Jessica's as devious as they come and she proves time and again (well, at least not during Sweet Valley Twins days) that she's a money grubbing user. So she makes Olivia Davidson, Roger's girlfriend believe she isn't good enough for Roger's new image. Talk about exposing that vulnerability in Olivia!
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Book Details:
Title: Rags to Riches (Sweet Valley High, #16)
Author: Francine Pascal
Reviewed By: Purplycookie
January 15, 2013
When Roger Barret, one of the most genuine and poorest boys in Sweet Valley High's true identity is revealed, as the son of one of the most richest millionaires in Sweet Valley, Roger life changes fast. He is rushed into a life that he could only dream of in the life of Roger Barret but what comes with fame and fortune as they say, is a price. Soon, Jessica Wakefield has her eyes on the prize, which is Roger, of course. Since she stroked out with Bruce Patman, Rogers now cousin, why not try hitting it off with Roger Barret Patman? But there's one problem … Roger's long time girlfriend Olivia. But as Jessica would put it, not much of a problem for long. As Jessica's heart is set on splitting Olivia and Roger up, will Olivia and Roger's love be able to stand the heated glares of his snobby aunt, the huge esstate Roger now lives on and the difference in their life styles?
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February 18, 2012
Jessica is a manipulative bitch and I just love to hate her. This time she is working hard at driving a wedge between Olivia "Liv" and Roger Barrett who is now Roger Patman, the newest rich boy in Sweet Valley. Obviously, so she can have Roger for herself.
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