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Clearwater Crossing
The Diaries
This Clearwater Crossing Special Edition recaps the events of Books 1 through 4 from the special viewpoints of Jenna, Melanie, Leah, and Nicole. An easy way to catch up on the early action, or to revisit books you’ve already read.
Jenna: I really do want to be a good person. I try my hardest. But things happen, and sometimes I mess up. You try living with five sisters.
Nicole: Sometimes I think no guy is ever going to like me. It doesn't matter how much weight I lose, or how I wear my makeup, or even how I dress. Because I’m not good enough, inside, and I think somehow they sense it.
Melanie: Everyone thinks that being Melanie Andrews must be so great. Well, let me tell you—it’s not. Not even close.
Leah: Meeting Miguel is the best thing that ever happened to me. But does being so wrapped up with him mean I’m missing out on something else? Because I promised myself I’d never miss anything for a guy. Ever.
Jenna: I really do want to be a good person. I try my hardest. But things happen, and sometimes I mess up. You try living with five sisters.
Nicole: Sometimes I think no guy is ever going to like me. It doesn't matter how much weight I lose, or how I wear my makeup, or even how I dress. Because I’m not good enough, inside, and I think somehow they sense it.
Melanie: Everyone thinks that being Melanie Andrews must be so great. Well, let me tell you—it’s not. Not even close.
Leah: Meeting Miguel is the best thing that ever happened to me. But does being so wrapped up with him mean I’m missing out on something else? Because I promised myself I’d never miss anything for a guy. Ever.
- GenresYoung AdultChristian
272 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published June 13, 2000
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Laura Peyton Roberts
36 books52 followersLaura Peyton Roberts is the author of numerous books for teens and tweens, including the Clearwater Crossing series, Ghost of a Chance, The Queen of Second Place, Queen B, Green, and Walk on Water. Visit her at www.LauraPeytonRoberts.com
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April 30, 2024Okay but all of these conversations and things were just repeated from the books.
May 14, 2017
I remember absolutely loving this book when I was in middle school. The idea of four high school girls writing in a diary about their grown-up problems was fascinating to my pre-teen self. I probably read it a dozen times to prepare for my own journey through high school.
I read it again recently, and either my literary taste has changed drastically, or I am no longer in the same place in my life as I was when I was twelve. I’m banking on the latter. These four teenagers complaining about their boyfriends, crushes, eating disorders, and seemingly perfect lives, didn’t move me nearly as much now that I’ve lived through high school. In the thick of that world—or before it, in my case—this is a compelling, if not essential read. But for older readers, I wouldn’t really recommend it.
I didn’t find out until after revisiting this childhood favorite that The Diaries is actually a special edition compilation of the first four books in the Clearwater Crossing series. That being said, if this story appeals to you, you might want to read the other books in the series first. Each book in the series is written in third person, much like the Sweet Valley or other addicting high school series, and this special edition was compiled as a “backstage guide” to the storylines already explored in the earlier books. What was Jenna really thinking during the carnival? How did Nicole really prepare for the beauty contest? Only Melanie knows how far from her perfect her life is, and only Leah knows the real Miguel. If you’re in the mood for a fun high school read, check out the series or start with The Diaries like I did.
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I read it again recently, and either my literary taste has changed drastically, or I am no longer in the same place in my life as I was when I was twelve. I’m banking on the latter. These four teenagers complaining about their boyfriends, crushes, eating disorders, and seemingly perfect lives, didn’t move me nearly as much now that I’ve lived through high school. In the thick of that world—or before it, in my case—this is a compelling, if not essential read. But for older readers, I wouldn’t really recommend it.
I didn’t find out until after revisiting this childhood favorite that The Diaries is actually a special edition compilation of the first four books in the Clearwater Crossing series. That being said, if this story appeals to you, you might want to read the other books in the series first. Each book in the series is written in third person, much like the Sweet Valley or other addicting high school series, and this special edition was compiled as a “backstage guide” to the storylines already explored in the earlier books. What was Jenna really thinking during the carnival? How did Nicole really prepare for the beauty contest? Only Melanie knows how far from her perfect her life is, and only Leah knows the real Miguel. If you’re in the mood for a fun high school read, check out the series or start with The Diaries like I did.
http://hottoastyrag.weebly.com/the-di...
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