Gimme a Call
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4.7 • 38 Ratings
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- $7.99
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
Who better to take advice from than your future self? This hilarious novel from the author of Ten Things We Did (And Probably Shouldn't Have), Don't Even Think About It, and the Magic in Manhattan series is sweet, entertaining, and all-too-relatable.
A new life is just a phone call away!
Devi's life isn't turning out at all like she wanted. She wasted the past three years going out with Bryan—cute, adorable, break-your-heart Bryan. Devi let her friendships fade, blew off studying, didn't join any clubs . . . and now that Bryan has broken up with her, she has nothing left.
Not even her stupid cell phone—she dropped it in the mall fountain. Now it only calls one number . . . hers. At age fourteen, three years ago!
Once Devi gets over the shock—and convinces her younger self that she isn't some wacko—she realizes that she's been given an awesome gift. She can tell herself all the right things to do . . . because she's already done all the wrong ones!
Except . . .what if getting what you think you want changes everything?
"Mlynowski is in peak form: an outrageous concept, plot jammed with twists, a laugh on every page, and a heroine — no, two heroines in one! — you completely connect with." —E. Lockhart, New York Times bestselling author of Genuine Fraud and We Were Liars
"Read this fast-paced, absorbing, and sweet story to find out what happens when senior-year wisdom meets starry-eyed freshman dreams!" —Melissa de la Cruz, New York Times bestselling author of The Isle of the Lost, Blue Bloods, and Alex and Eliza
"A warm, wonderful (and hilarious!) story about learning to be your own hero. I ♥ this book like crazy!!" —Lauren Myracle, New York Times bestselling author of TTYL and Twelve
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Teens who long to fix past mistakes can do so vicariously in Mlynowski's (the Magic in Manhattan series) farcical fantasy. After retrieving her cellphone from a fountain, high school senior Devi discovers the only person she can call is herself three years earlier. She immediately sees this as a way to warn herself not to get involved with the boyfriend who will break her heart. Freshman Devi is reluctant to take the advice of a Crazy Stalker Girl from the future, but eventually decides to change her fate by refusing to date a cute baseball player, forming a tighter bond with her girlfriends, and trying to persuade her father to quit his job before he gets laid off. As Devi strives to rewrite her history, unexpected mishaps occur. Switching between each Devi's perspective, the book delivers a mixed message about meddling with fate, showing that taking charge of one's life is important but indicating that some things like falling in love are destined to happen. Nonetheless, Devi's frenzied attempts to better herself create some funny moments and a touching conclusion. Ages 12 up.
Customer Reviews
Gimme a Call
Hi! I first heard of Sarah when I read the Magic in Manhattan series. I thought it was fun and absolutely hilarious and seemingly perfect for a thirteen year old girl like me. I read the series four times and have recommended them to all my friends. I was reading a magazine and saw a review and an excerpt from Sarah's new book Gimme a Call. I read the whole excerpt and ordered it immediately. I read it in two days and wouldn't stop. Sarah, if you're reading this, I want you to know that I am really grateful that you wrote these books because they are some of my favorites. When I grow up, I want to become a writer just like you and maybe you could write another chapter in the series Magic in Manhattan just for me. You inspire me!
Love, a reader
I <3 Gimme a Call
I LOVE THIS BOOK! If you like the magic in manhattan series by Sarah Mlynowski then you will love gimme a call. Sarah's books are perfect for all teens. I have read all your books so many times i've lost count. Much love to you Sarah - keep doing a great job!
@Timber24 - i wish sarah would write another magic in manhattan book! that would be the duces.
all my love and admiration Sarah Mlynowski,
-B
p.s. i also loved TEN THINGS WE DID (AND PROBABLY SHOULDN'T HAVE)
Great read (:
Great for a teenager to read, and it kept me entertained and wanting to read more.