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Jake, Reinvented

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2003

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Gordon Korman

Jake, Reinvented

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Suburban High School • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2003

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-16 years

Lexile Level

800L

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Super Short Summary

In Gordon Korman’s Jake, Reinvented, Rick Paradis narrates his final year in high school, focusing on the enigmatic Jake, whose wild parties captivate his peers. Rick discovers that Jake's transformation and extravagant lifestyle aim to win over Didi, the girlfriend of the school's quarterback, Todd. As friendships and romances complicate, Jake's secrets unravel, leading to dramatic confrontations and life-altering consequences. The novel discusses abortion.

Nostalgic

Contemplative

Romantic

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.8

1,620 ratings

48%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

20%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Gordon Korman’s Jake, Reinvented receives praise for its engaging storytelling and contemporary reimagining of classic themes from The Great Gatsby. Reviewers appreciate the relatable characters and modern high school setting. However, some criticize its predictability and lack of originality. Overall, it offers a fresh, youthful twist on timeless societal issues.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Jake, Reinvented?

Readers who relish contemporary high school dramas with themes of identity and transformation would enjoy Jake, Reinvented by Gordon Korman. Fans of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby and those who appreciate the social dynamics explored in Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak will find this novel appealing.

3.8

1,620 ratings

48%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

20%

Not a fan

Character List

Rick Paradis

The narrator and a senior at F. Scott Fitzgerald High, Rick is on the football team and serves as a detached observer of the social dynamics within the popular student group.

A charismatic student at F. Scott Fitzgerald High who hosts legendary parties and has transformed himself to become popular, concealing a past marked by intellectual achievements.

The quarterback of the football team and portrayed as a stereotypically popular student, Todd is known for his selfish behavior and infidelity.

Jake's romantic interest, admired for her beauty and central to the social dynamics at school, who affects the choices of those around her.

A classmate with connections to both Didi and Rick, oscillating between the party scene and her longstanding friendship with Rick.

An enigmatic student known for his odd behavior and heavyset appearance, who navigates the social scene by being a willing target for humor and teasing.

A massive and strong member of the football team, sometimes falling prey to manipulation by those around him due to his lack of insight.

A cheerleader and Nelson's girlfriend who becomes involved in a complicated social dynamic with Todd.

A college student involved in supplying alcohol for Jake’s parties while benefiting from Jake’s academic writing skills.

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Suburban High School • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2003

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-16 years

Lexile Level

800L

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