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224
Novel • Fiction
Suburban High School • Contemporary
2003
YA
12-16 years
800L
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.
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Romantic
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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.
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.
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Jake Garrett
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.
Todd Buckley
The quarterback of the football team and portrayed as a stereotypically popular student, Todd is known for his selfish behavior and infidelity.
Didi Ray
Jake's romantic interest, admired for her beauty and central to the social dynamics at school, who affects the choices of those around her.
Jennifer Belanger
A classmate with connections to both Didi and Rick, oscillating between the party scene and her longstanding friendship with Rick.
Dipsy
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.
Nelson Jaworski
A massive and strong member of the football team, sometimes falling prey to manipulation by those around him due to his lack of insight.
Melissa Fantino
A cheerleader and Nelson's girlfriend who becomes involved in a complicated social dynamic with Todd.
Marty Rapaport
A college student involved in supplying alcohol for Jake’s parties while benefiting from Jake’s academic writing skills.
224
Novel • Fiction
Suburban High School • Contemporary
2003
YA
12-16 years
800L
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