World Famous Comics: Gossip Girl: The Third Collection (Gossip Girl)
Gossip Girl: The Third Collection (Gossip Girl)
By: Cecily Von Ziegesar Publisher: Little Brown and Company Average Rating: Binding: Paperback Format: Bargain Price Label: Little Brown and Company Number of Items: 3 Number of Pages: 229 Publication Date: October 04, 2006 Reading Level: Young Adult
Product Description: A third Gossip Girl boxed set of three books (Gossip Girl #7: Nobody Does It Better, Gossip Girl #8: Nothing Can Keep Us Together, Gossip Girl #9: Only In Your Dreams) in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.
Fun, frivolous, and fabulous - just what the doctor ordered! At the beginning of high school, it's hard to imagine anything but graduating, and being able to be your own person, away from cliques, parents, and strict teachers who truly cramp your style. At the end of high school, however, those are the three things you crave. Especially when you're a Park Avenue Princess - or Prince - and the thought of change does nothing but make you break out in hives. But, as they say, all good things must come to an end.
Book # 7: NOBODY DOES IT BETTER - Everything is finally falling into place for Blair Waldorf. She and Nate Archibald are back together, and she has finally handed her V card over to him. Her mother gave birth to her little baby sister, Yale; and, much to her surprise, she absolutely adores the tiny tyke, and is shaping up to be the best big sister the Upper East Side has ever seen. The only thing that has her baffled and in a perpetual state of anger is the fact that she has been wait-listed at Yale. Even worse, both Nate and Blair's best frienemy, Serena van der Woodsen snagged spots at the Ivy league she wishes to call home, making her wonder whether two of the most important people in her life will leave her behind.
Though Serena van der Woodsen has a B+ average, somehow she got accepted to all of the Ivies - Yale, Harvard, and Brown, just to name a few. Now comes the hard part. Serena never realized that she was actually into the whole college thing, but now that she's begun to think about the future, she's convinced that this is a huge decision on her part. The only problem is that she's leaning towards Yale, and, knowing that Yale is Blair's number one choice school, Serena knows that Blair will wring her neck if she accepts the spot. Time to make a tough decision - her best friend, or her future.
Nate Archibald is up to his old tricks again, smoking weed to his hearts content. The only difference is that he and Blair are finally back together, and he's convinced that the two of them will be together forever. But now that Blair has been wait-listed at Yale, he wonders if everything will work out the way he has always hoped. Maybe if he could keep his lungs clear for more than a minute or two, he'd be able to reassure Blair that the two of them will never be separated, and that she'll definitely be accepted by Yale. Too bad he's so dependent on his little marijuana friend.
Vanessa Abrams thought that things were finally back to normal between her and her morbid poet boyfriend, Dan Humphrey. The two were living together in Williamsburg, soaking up the pleasures of being a happy couple. But after an out-of-control party, and an unexpected houseguest, the two bid adieu to one another; Vanessa being left by her lonesome, and Dan being recruited as the singer/songwriter for the band The Raves. Now it's Dan's little sister, Jenny's time to misbehave. Jenny Humphrey has always been the good girl, doing what she was told, and acting demurely. But after developing a fascination with boarding school, Jenny has decided to indulge in a little debauchery of her own. Suddenly, she's partying all weekend with college-aged rockers, breaking Constance Billard's dress code, and even modeling in big-time fashion spreads alongside Serena. If Jenny's not careful, she may just end up elsewhere next year. But maybe that's what the pint-sized vixen is hoping for. 5 stars.
Book # 8: Blair Waldorf finally has everything she's ever dreamed of. She has moved off of the wait-list at Yale, and is finally a full-fledged incoming freshman. She has her best friend, Serena van der Woodsen, in her good graces. And Nate Archibald is finally hers - forever. Or so she thinks. When she catches Nate and Serena in a compromising position during the Senior Class Trip, Blair knows that it's time to write off best friends and boyfriends. But when she meets the handsome Brit, Lord Marcus Beaton-Rhodes at the Yale Club - her new abode - all bets are off.
Everything has always come easy to Serena van der Woodsen. Without trying, she managed to snag a spot at all of the Ivy leagues, steal her frenemy, Blair Waldorf's boyfriend, and become nominated for Senior Speaker for her upcoming graduation. Unfortunately, the only thing Serena truly wants is to be back with her buddy. But when a starring role in Ken Mogul's upcoming film "Breakfast At Fred's" opens up, Serena knows that she just has to try out for the coveted part - even if it means angering Blair even more. After all, a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do. And when it comes to acting, Serena's got it in the bag.
Nate Archibald has been torn between Blair Waldorf and Serena van der Woodsen since the day he met them. I guess that's what happens when your best friends with two of the most gorgeous girls on the planet. When Blair stops talking to him due to his little indiscretion with Serena, he decides to give a relationship with S a chance. But maybe the two of them aren't cut-out for a full-on relationship. If Nate's tears, and his new dependency on the little pills he snagged from his Coach's desk are any indication, it might seem as if Nate actually has true feelings for the high-maintenance Blair. Lets just hope that he manages to graduate, or else he'll never have a chance of getting her back when they're both Yalies.
Little Jenny Humphrey has always been the star student. But after a few little incidents during her time at Constance Billard, she has been told that she'll have to pack her bags, and make different arrangements for her sophomore year. That's not a problem for Jenny. She has always wanted to go to boarding school, and now is her chance to choose the perfect one for herself. Everyone beware, she's on the loose. After ditching Vanessa Abrams for a shot at rock stardom, Dan Humphrey has found himself holed up with his notebook even more often than usual, pining away for the alternative chick he knows and loves. But, alas, Vanessa is in the arms of another man - Blair's stepbrother Aaron. Aaron, however, isn't necessarily the guy Vanessa is searching for. Maybe, with a little luck, she'll go crawling back to Dan - again. 5 stars.
Book # 9: ONLY IN YOUR DREAMS - Since meeting Lord Marcus, Blair Waldorf has been on cloud nine. Not only does he have the most charming British accent, but he makes the gorgeous Nate Archibald look pale in comparison, and, as an added bonus, he has invited Blair to spend the summer abroad with him in England. Blair just knows that this is it. Marcus will propose to her, and the two of them will ride off into the sunset. But Marcus is totally different in England. In fact, if Blair didn't have her American Express card in tow, she may have actually been lonely as he basically abandoned her to cavort with his horse-faced cousin. It's enough to make her long for her friends and family in New York.
While Serena van der Woodsen is heartbroken that her frenemy Blair Waldorf is vacationing abroad, she can't help but be relieved in the wake of her absence, for it gives her more time to concentrate on nailing the role she just landed as Holly in Ken Mogul's Breakfast At Fred's - a remake of Breakfast At Tiffany's. While Serena is being hailed as a young ingenue, she can't seem to get it right when it comes to being Holly. And the fact that she's been cast opposite uber-hottie Thaddeus Smith. Serena wants more than anything to do well in the first role of her life, but Thad has a way of making her forget her lines, and fumble in more ways than one.
Nate Archibald has finally written off girls. After botched relationships with both Blair Waldorf and Serena van der Woodsen, he is convinced that this is his summer to be free from females, and to get his head on straight. Besides, he needs to reserve enough energy for fixing up his Coach's house, so that he can finally receive his diploma. But when he meets a Hamptons townie named Tawny, Nate's reservations about females are thrown out the window. Suddenly, he can't think about anything other than hanging with the fake-baked Tawny, and smoking joint after joint. Looks like someone's summertime resolutions have, once again, been cast to the wind.
After a torrid love affair with one another, Dan Humphrey and Vanessa Abrams are finally back together - but not for long. Working at the Strand, Dan meets a yoga-loving hottie, and finds himself drawn into her wacky world, leaving Vanessa in the dust. And Vanessa, working on Ken Mogul's new film Breakfast At Fred's is forced to succumb to harsh criticism that is undeniably undeserved. The only one having fun seems to be little Jenny Humphrey who is completely out of the picture. After receiving her acceptance letter to the exclusive Waverly Academy, Jenny headed off to Amsterdam to spend her summer enjoying the art of the European countryside. Now the only question that remains is whether or not we'll be seeing this pint-sized Picasso again. 5 stars.
The two previous boxed collections held six of the most engrossing teen tales on bookshelves, and the third collection does the same. Books seven, eight, and nine mark an amazing time for our favorite Upper East Side pals. Besides waiting to hear from colleges who will either accept or decline you, we accompany these characters - who have grown to be much like close friends - as they tread the uneasy waters of going all the way, holding back, experimenting with new lifestyles, and even trying their hand at new professions - such as acting and modeling. Through it all, Gossip Girl keeps us up-to-date on everything taking place, and provides us with the lowdown on everyone - whether they're in town, or out of the country. If you've read the rest, it's time to read the best. Fun, frivolous, and fabulous - just what the doctor ordered!
Erika Sorocco Freelance Reviewer
Gossip Girl Collection I was glad to be able to find the collection. It made it easier than shopping for each individual book. I will be buying the addition books the same way.
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