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Before heading off for college, sixteen-year-old small town girls Abby and Jamie are headed for the big cities! Shy, innocent Abby will be a nanny for a posh New York City family, while smart, no-nonsense Jamie works her nanny gig in sunny, celeb-studded L.A. Talk about culture shock. And, between the eye-popping parties, hot boys, high-maintenance kids, and a heaping of drama, the girls can barely squeeze in time for e-mail catch-ups. But their wild summers on opposite coasts will teach Abby and Jamie things they never knew about love, lust, truth, lies, themselves . . . and each other.
336 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2005
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February 27, 2015
The recent plethora of snowstorms have given me plenty of time to read (and finally get a start on all of those books that I borrowed from people five months ago). This may or may not have been one of those books...
Oh Baby was a relatively short read - I managed to finish it in two days, although I very feasibly could have finished it in one had I not been so distracted. Sixteen-year-old best friends, Abby and Jamie, apply for summer jobs through a nanny service in order to raise money for college. They dreams of finding jobs together in New York City are quickly dashed as Jamie is sent to L.A. and Abby travels to New York. Temporarily living on opposite coasts, the girls face a variety of challenges, ranging from babysitting difficulties to boy troubles. As the summer progresses, the girls become engrossed in their respective lives and begin to drift apart. Will their relationship be repaired, or will their idea of a little summer fun backfire and destroy their friendship?
One of my favorite components of Oh Baby was the characters, particularly Jamie and Abby. Unlike many of their literary counterparts, Jamie and Abby seemed to embody realistic traits and characteristics of the average teenager in modern society. Rather than waking up as perfect, flawless goddesses who can do no wrong and have a line of boys drooling behind them, the unlikely friends have their fair share of awkward and embarrassing moments (let's admit, we've all accumulated a few of these here and there). Factor in boy troubles, and Jamie and Abby could be any teenage girls plucked off the street.
I'll be the first to admit that the romances bordered on cheesy - they were either unrealistically perfect or unbelievably flawed. I'm still wondering how some of the relationships were still in existence by the end of the book. And the remainder of the movie-esque relationships were purely depressing, coming from someone who is...currently lacking one...
Hollywood celebrities, jealousy, and teenage hormones serve as the perfect breeding ground for drama, which can be interpreted either positively or negatively depending upon the reader. Personally, I felt that Reisfeld established a perfect balance without overdoing the theatrics. It would have been rather boring without a bit of gossip, backstabbing, and deception.
While I thoroughly enjoyed this book, I found a few minor faults along the way. The most prominent, likely because it was recurring, was predictability. There were very few plot twists. The author dropped too many hints regarding upcoming plot points, arranging the settings and characters a little too perfectly in a given situation. I'm definitely not a fan of overly obvious plots - I prefer more of an element of surprise. Additionally, some of the events that transpired were a bit far fetched. For example, both girls were sent to babysit celebrities' children, not just Joe Schmoe's rugrats down the street. Honestly, if I can get a job babysitting Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's kids that easily, sign me up! I might as well start packing my bags now.
Overall, Oh Baby was a cute, original read (and, although I hate to admit it, a bit of a chick fic). It was quite a refreshing read from all of my recent reads, which have consisted primarily of trilogies and dystopian novels. I would recommend it, particularly if you're looking for a quick, mindless read - perhaps an addition to your summer TBR list.
Oh Baby was a relatively short read - I managed to finish it in two days, although I very feasibly could have finished it in one had I not been so distracted. Sixteen-year-old best friends, Abby and Jamie, apply for summer jobs through a nanny service in order to raise money for college. They dreams of finding jobs together in New York City are quickly dashed as Jamie is sent to L.A. and Abby travels to New York. Temporarily living on opposite coasts, the girls face a variety of challenges, ranging from babysitting difficulties to boy troubles. As the summer progresses, the girls become engrossed in their respective lives and begin to drift apart. Will their relationship be repaired, or will their idea of a little summer fun backfire and destroy their friendship?
One of my favorite components of Oh Baby was the characters, particularly Jamie and Abby. Unlike many of their literary counterparts, Jamie and Abby seemed to embody realistic traits and characteristics of the average teenager in modern society. Rather than waking up as perfect, flawless goddesses who can do no wrong and have a line of boys drooling behind them, the unlikely friends have their fair share of awkward and embarrassing moments (let's admit, we've all accumulated a few of these here and there). Factor in boy troubles, and Jamie and Abby could be any teenage girls plucked off the street.
I'll be the first to admit that the romances bordered on cheesy - they were either unrealistically perfect or unbelievably flawed. I'm still wondering how some of the relationships were still in existence by the end of the book. And the remainder of the movie-esque relationships were purely depressing, coming from someone who is...currently lacking one...
Hollywood celebrities, jealousy, and teenage hormones serve as the perfect breeding ground for drama, which can be interpreted either positively or negatively depending upon the reader. Personally, I felt that Reisfeld established a perfect balance without overdoing the theatrics. It would have been rather boring without a bit of gossip, backstabbing, and deception.
While I thoroughly enjoyed this book, I found a few minor faults along the way. The most prominent, likely because it was recurring, was predictability. There were very few plot twists. The author dropped too many hints regarding upcoming plot points, arranging the settings and characters a little too perfectly in a given situation. I'm definitely not a fan of overly obvious plots - I prefer more of an element of surprise. Additionally, some of the events that transpired were a bit far fetched. For example, both girls were sent to babysit celebrities' children, not just Joe Schmoe's rugrats down the street. Honestly, if I can get a job babysitting Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's kids that easily, sign me up! I might as well start packing my bags now.
Overall, Oh Baby was a cute, original read (and, although I hate to admit it, a bit of a chick fic). It was quite a refreshing read from all of my recent reads, which have consisted primarily of trilogies and dystopian novels. I would recommend it, particularly if you're looking for a quick, mindless read - perhaps an addition to your summer TBR list.
July 29, 2008
Reviewed by Taylor Rector for TeensReadToo.com
Abby and Jamie are from an extremely small town and want nothing more then to get out and do something with their lives. They have graduated high school and now aren't really sure what they want to do.
So after some thinking, they decide to be nannies for the first semester instead of going to school, so that they can afford to go to the big city for college. They end up on opposite coasts and they learn all kinds of things.
I really liked this super-fast read. Not only did it have two great main characters, it also had laughs, fights, cute kids, drama, and romance. OH BABY! is something to just relax and read for fun.
Abby and Jamie are from an extremely small town and want nothing more then to get out and do something with their lives. They have graduated high school and now aren't really sure what they want to do.
So after some thinking, they decide to be nannies for the first semester instead of going to school, so that they can afford to go to the big city for college. They end up on opposite coasts and they learn all kinds of things.
I really liked this super-fast read. Not only did it have two great main characters, it also had laughs, fights, cute kids, drama, and romance. OH BABY! is something to just relax and read for fun.
March 12, 2020
I really enjoyed reading this book Oh Baby, by Randi Reisfeld and H.B. Gilmour. This book was about two best friends that want to live out their dreams of going to New York and getting a job. Abby and Jame get the go-to New York, Abby goes to New York and nannies for a famous lady, and let's just say her kid isn't that nice at all. Jame went to Hollywood and also nannies for very rich doctors and loves it there. Abby and Jamie's dreams come true, but there are many ups and downs that go with it.
December 2, 2023
More YA but an easy fun read
July 15, 2025
cute and easy read <3 love how the girls got their own romeo in the end🥹
March 9, 2017
I like how the author formatted the book of telling the story of Jamie and Abby. They are two best friends who have big dreams for themselves, they are nannies of a rich family and working in a different country. Both are experiencing thing that they never experienced before such as meeting new friends and knowing about love. Now that they are busy with life they don't have the time to email each other like they use to before when they are still starting off. What I didn't like about this book is that it had boring parts that were not exciting and interesting. I would recommend this book if you're into learning what it's like to be a young adult.
June 26, 2012
I like this book because there is alot of drama,also there is mixed emotion.For examlpe there is abby.abby loves new york but she is not trying to fall in love with a hipster boy who keeps breaking her heart is not part of the plan.another examlpe is jamie for her hollywood isn't all sunshine beaches and surfer hunks(pages-8-21).between the celeb-spangleg clubs, scheming starlets and one brooding mystery boy i hope i can survive la-la land(pages-22-34).
I would like this book because i like books that have drama because it reminds me of my own life.i would recomend this book to natajah. i would recomend this book to natajah because she loves drama just like me also because it keeps the readers attention with all of the problems popping out of no where.
one challenge of this book was when abby lost her baby sitting job because she was seen helping her friend garrick up the stairs of the train station because he had a hang-over.so the cops thought she was hung over to and it was in the news paper the next day.so thats how she lost her job.so abby leard to never help some one when there are hung over.
So the theme in my book is when two small-town best friends get a chance to live in two of the worlds most glamorous cities,they're in for the adventure of a lifetime-on opposite coasts.also when you have a job becareful who your with because those people can get u fired
-QUEEN<3
I would like this book because i like books that have drama because it reminds me of my own life.i would recomend this book to natajah. i would recomend this book to natajah because she loves drama just like me also because it keeps the readers attention with all of the problems popping out of no where.
one challenge of this book was when abby lost her baby sitting job because she was seen helping her friend garrick up the stairs of the train station because he had a hang-over.so the cops thought she was hung over to and it was in the news paper the next day.so thats how she lost her job.so abby leard to never help some one when there are hung over.
So the theme in my book is when two small-town best friends get a chance to live in two of the worlds most glamorous cities,they're in for the adventure of a lifetime-on opposite coasts.also when you have a job becareful who your with because those people can get u fired
-QUEEN<3
July 28, 2010
It was the cover that got me interested in picking up the book, and after reading the back I considered this a good summer read.
I think it was even more than that. The book was very enjoyable and very much like any classical chic-lite book that I had picked up before. Of the two girls and their stories I gotta say that Abby was my favourite, mainly for the reason that I still thought Jamie was stuck up and the dress accident in the beginning of the book just made me dislike her right away.
I can't honestly say very much about the book which in this case means I won't be doing much (if any) complaining on the book. Thruth be told there isn't much to complain about - the book is light, fluffy, rather descriptive, and enjoyable. The sex thing though again turns me off but at least it's not the focus point like in some other books that I know.
Anyways I think this is definately worth being a summer read. It's a great way to spend time and keeps you madly flipping through the pages (I had rushed a little with the ending, even skipped about 10 pages cause it was such a page flipper). Not sure if it's worth rereading or adding to your own personal library but if you ever come across this book at a library don't hesitate to pick it up - you'll surely find it interesting
I think it was even more than that. The book was very enjoyable and very much like any classical chic-lite book that I had picked up before. Of the two girls and their stories I gotta say that Abby was my favourite, mainly for the reason that I still thought Jamie was stuck up and the dress accident in the beginning of the book just made me dislike her right away.
I can't honestly say very much about the book which in this case means I won't be doing much (if any) complaining on the book. Thruth be told there isn't much to complain about - the book is light, fluffy, rather descriptive, and enjoyable. The sex thing though again turns me off but at least it's not the focus point like in some other books that I know.
Anyways I think this is definately worth being a summer read. It's a great way to spend time and keeps you madly flipping through the pages (I had rushed a little with the ending, even skipped about 10 pages cause it was such a page flipper). Not sure if it's worth rereading or adding to your own personal library but if you ever come across this book at a library don't hesitate to pick it up - you'll surely find it interesting
July 24, 2007
i had so much fun reading this book...abby and jamie are great characters--the story is the perfect mix of completely unbelievable and totally possible. I confess...I even cried at the end...the boys are dreamy! I only wish there was a sequel so we could follow Abby and Jamie to college!
August 30, 2023
Told from the perspective of the two main characters, this book kept me up all night until I finished it. The characters are fun and unique. A couple of surprising twists towards the end and my favorite part of the book is the romance, especially Simon and Abby.
December 16, 2007
good summer book, great pool read
July 16, 2010
The book was $1.99 on the borders bargain books. It was a good summer read and especially for $1.99. I don't know if I would have spent more on it but cute for the summer. Easy read!
February 9, 2013
I think I was around 14 or 15 when I read this one? I loved it couldn't put it down a the time, it fit everything in my life then. Grate book
January 7, 2015
Omg took me a little but to get into the book because the dialog is different! Teen talk I ma going to call it! But what a cute story! Loved it!
October 12, 2016
I wish there was an option of rating a book with minus stars... a total waste of time!
August 21, 2008
A typical teenager read
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