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Shug Paperback – October 23, 2007

by Jenny Han (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 370 ratings
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Annemarie “Shug” Wilcox is clever and brave and true (on the inside anyway). And she’s about to become your new best friend in this enchanting middle grade novel from the New York Times bestselling author of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (soon to be a major motion picture!), Jenny Han.

Annemarie Wilcox, or Shug as her family calls her, is beginning to think there's nothing worse than being twelve. She's too tall, too freckled, and way too flat-chested. Shug is sure that there's not one good or amazing thing about her. And now she has to start junior high, where the friends she counts most dear aren't acting so dear anymore -- especially Mark...
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  1. Reading age
    9 - 13 years
  2. Print length
    256 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    4 - 8
  5. Lexile measure
    680L
  6. Dimensions
    5.13 x 0.6 x 7.63 inches
  7. Publisher
    Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    October 23, 2007
  9. ISBN-10
    1416909435
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1416909439
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"A great read."

-- Sarah Dessen

About the Author

Jenny Han is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before series, now Netflix movies. She is also the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling The Summer I Turned Pretty series, now streaming on Amazon Prime, as well as Shug, and Clara Lee and the Apple Pie Dream. She is the coauthor of the Burn for Burn trilogy, with Siobhan Vivian. Her books have been published in more than thirty languages. A former librarian, Jenny earned her MFA in creative writing at the New School. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (October 23, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1416909435
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1416909439
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 13 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 680L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.13 x 0.6 x 7.63 inches
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    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 370 ratings

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Jenny Han is the New York Times bestselling author of The Summer I Turned Pretty series; Shug; the Burn for Burn trilogy, cowritten with Siobhan Vivian; and To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and P.S. I Still Love You. She is also the author of the chapter book Clara Lee and The Apple Pie Dream. A former children’s bookseller, she earned her MFA in creative writing at the New School. Visit her at DearJennyHan.com.

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brett reid
5.0 out of 5 stars Shug (INCREDIBLE!!!!)
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2019
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I recently reread this book for the second time, It was absolutely amazing! Both times that I have read this book I have sat down and read the entire thing in 1 sitting, this book breaks your heart, makes you smile, and is a fantastic read. Beautifully written and you just become so attached to the characters. I was struggling to find something to read for months and I just couldn’t seem to find anything that grabbed me. I tried out this book and I spent my entire day not being able to look away from my screen! If you are looking for a incredible story that sucks you in and makes you cry read this book! After reading this story it was very clear that I had a new favorite!! I highly recommend this. I rate it 5 stars
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Kawboy
5.0 out of 5 stars My Daughter Loves This Book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2013
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I'm giving this book a 5 star rating based solely on a conversation I had with my 13 yr old daughter last night. I purchased the book about a month ago for her based on the descriptions and reviews. Her earlier experiences in reading literature (in school) were not great, and left her with the impression that reading was something she would never enjoy. I've been an avid reader since my pre-teens, and read several major novels (J. Michener, James F Cooper, J.R.R. Tolkien, etc) at a very young age for sheer enjoyment. I was very concerned that my daughter's early impressions of reading would deprive her of what I enjoyed so much. The reviews and storyline of Shug sounded to me like something that she could relate to. She's a "young" 13, and so I didn't want to get anything that was too grown up - she'll discover those things soon enough. Last night she showed me that she only has about 20 pages left in the book. She flat out said that she loved it, because it seemed like it was written about her and the girls (and one boy she likes) in school. Her reaction was such a relief to me (and herself I'm sure) that I feel absolutely delighted with this purchase. It's not just a great story for my daughter and similar girls, but it has actually accomplished something that I was truly afraid would never happen; it made my daughter realize what an amazing journey can be found in the pages of a book. In this age of hi-speed information and digital screened gadgetry, this was a real blessing to us both.
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Casey Carlisle
4.0 out of 5 stars Realistic fiction at its best with Han’s easy-breezy style
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2016
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‘Shug’ is cute and thoroughly enjoyable. It is everything that I’ve come to expect from Jenny Han. A young protagonist dealing with the pressures of coming of age. Moments of flightiness, misunderstanding and heartbreak. It’s all here.

Shug, an affectionate nickname for out protagonist, Annemarie, is teetering on the edge of childhood, about to take the first steps of maturity and claiming womanhood. Her perceptions of gender roles, of responsibility, are that mix of naive and clear black and white… but as in life, nothing really works that way. So Shug has to find a way to learn to deal with it all.

Her best male friend Mark, and BFF Elaine are facing issues of their own. As they start to grapple with independence and carve out the person they want to grow into, it inevitably leads to distance. Distance from Shug. Somehow they have to navigate this predicament and determine what it means for each of their relationships.

Jack, (one of Marks best friends) also faces the same conundrum, but as Shug grows to learn more about him, soon discovers he is nothing like she first assumed.

Shug’s parents are grappling with difficulties in their own relationship as well - and this throws her compass for safety spinning.

All of this leads to an engaging read about life, relationships and saying goodbye to a part of your childhood.

The narrative is deliciously innocent, while the tone of the novel more melancholy. So, combined with Han’s smooth writing style and a slow but gradual build with pacing, ‘Shug’ braces at that edge of adulthood expertly. The story did feel a little flat – but I liked the simplistic plot and easy to read style (though it is targeted to a young audience). A pleasant read for an afternoon.
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Lisa Jameson
5.0 out of 5 stars Shug
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2014
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This book was absolutely amazing. It feels like Jenny Han can see right into every preteen girls soul and is able to put all of their insecurities, doubts, triumphs and problems into words. My favorite part is the very end, with Jack Connelly. I won't spoil what happened, but it was really amazing. I love this book. It got real emotions out of me, real tears, laughter, nerves, excitement, everything. It felt as if I was in Anne Marie's place, experiencing all of the the problems she encountered and dealing with them like she did.
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K.D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Glad I did.
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2012
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I almost didn't buy this book. But, I decided I might as well. I'm glad I did. I started reading this book only to predict the end of the book. Or so I thought. The cliche plot I had predicted didn't happen at all but instead an awesome plot twist occurred and the end of this book was just perfect. I read this book in hours it was adorable and unexpected. Great for any girl, especially teenagers. A great read.
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karol yuuki
5.0 out of 5 stars I Recomend it!
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2014
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I liked other books of Jenny Han, so I bought this one knowing that it will be my type of chick-lit.
It is a pretty good book, I'm not fluent in english but readed with no problems. It just don't develop the story so much as it could be, there was many more things to be showed.
But still is really good and cute, many things she talk was like the way I used to think on that age.
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5.0 out of 5 stars SWEET AS A CHERRY POPSICLE
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2014
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The only reason I first started reading "Shug" was because I was a huge fan of Jenny Han. When I finished the book (at 2:00 am) I was crying because it was done. This heartwarming story about "Shug" Wilcox is addictive. As a young girl myself, I can relate to Shug who has a huge crush on her best friend Mark. Her only problem is that she isn't sure he likes her back. While Shug is struggling with her love life, she has been facing problems at home such as her alcoholic mom and her absent father. As Shug goes through Junior High she realizes how special she is.
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Shelli
5.0 out of 5 stars Granddaughter enjoyed book
Reviewed in Canada on January 9, 2021
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My 11 year old granddaughter enjoyed this book
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Elena Soto
5.0 out of 5 stars SECOND PART????
Reviewed in Spain on May 30, 2020
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it was one of the best books i,ve ever read AND IT DOESNT HAVE A SECOND PART?love the end and love the characters
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Felicity
5.0 out of 5 stars Relaxing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 6, 2013
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A Chick-Flick in a book; its very sweet and a relaxing read, and for a quiet evening or times when you are able to read it, it does make you want to read it on,
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4.0 out of 5 stars Süße Geschichte
Reviewed in Germany on April 12, 2015
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Teilweise etwas nervig, die Hauptfigur und andere Figuren. Die Liebesgeschichte hingegen hat mein Herz erwärmt.

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Hass wird zu Freundschaft, dann Verliebtheit; es entwickelt sich glaubwürdig und schön.
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eine romantische Story mit Witz und nem einigermaßen schönen Ausgang. Schade, dass es keinen zweiten Teil gibt
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andrew jaggard
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 7, 2015
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