Louise plummer is the author of several young adult novels including finding daddy, a dance for three, and the unlikely romance of kate bjorkman. It tells the story of a girl who falls in love with her brothers best friend, and it is still relatable despite being written in the 90s. Simple, i wrote a romance novel with help from the romance writers phrase book. With these books, the reading club, encouragement,confidence, and college can become a reality for my students. Senior kate is six feet tall, legally blind without her glasses, and bright beyond her years. The unlikely romance of kate bjorkman was also an ala best book, a school library journal best book, an association for mormon letters best young adult novel. With nothing but a photo of her father, mira wants more. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Stories from a south african childhood trevor noah. The unlikely romance of kate bjorkman was published in 1995, and not long after that, i borrowed it from the wallkill public library. Contemporary romance, holiday christmas, romance pages. The plot is somewhat predictable, but it is the characters that truly bring the book to life. The unlikely romance of kate bjorkman louise plummer 409. She is a retired english professor, and taught at brigham young university.
The unlikely romance of kate bjorkman easton area public. But what do you do if you ve lived a real romance with a greatlooking guy richard and he loves you as much as you love him. Sharply etched characters and varied narrators elevate plummers tale of a pregnant, troubled 15yearold well above the confines of a problem novel, said pw. Pdf the unlikely romance of kate bjorkman book by louise. Its everything i look for in a cozy christmas read. List of books by author louise plummer thriftbooks. The unlikely romance of kate bjorkman was also an ala best book, a school library journal best book, an association for mormon letters best young adult.
The book is tight at the spine and its not splitting at all. Free download or read online the unlikely romance of kate bjorkman pdf epub book. These titles are either romances, or novels that contain strong romantic elements. The unlikely romance of kate bjorkman ebook by louise plummer. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 192 pages and is available in paperback format. Grade 710charismatic, lighthearted, and irresistible, kate bjorkman narrates her tale of teen romance in the language and conventions of the romance writers handbook. Louise plummer is a noted author youngadult fiction and a retired associate professor of english for brigham young university. Her mother tells her she has all his good qualities, but isnt specific. The book is still in good condition and it is by louise plummer. These stories will make you swoon, laugh, and cry in the very best way. The unlikely romance of kate bjorkman is a cute and festive romance, and i found it so interesting how the book is written as though the main character is writing it.
The unlikely romance of kate bjorkman by louise plummer 1995. Louise plummer has written several young adult novels that i have liked, but this one is my favorite. The unlikely romance of kate bjorkman laurelleaf books. Mira kent is nearing her 16th birthday and wants to know more about a father she doesnt remember. Louise plummer author of the unlikely romance of kate bjorkman. See all books authored by louise plummer, including the unlikely romance of kate bjorkman, and my name is sus5an. The unlikely romance of kate bjorkman by plummer, louiseoctober 6, 1997 paperback louise plummer on. The plummers moved from boston to minnesota in 1971 when tom took a position at the university of minnesota. Young adult fiction here is romantic love as it is found in the young adult fiction section.
My students need 5 copies each of 5 books that they will find interesting and be able to read, including seedfolks and the unlikely romance of kate bjorkman. Sharply etched characters and varied narrators elevate plummers the unlikely romance of kate bjorkman tale of a pregnant, troubled 15yearold girl well. Finding daddy by louise plummer nook book ebook barnes. Discover book depositorys huge selection of louise plummer books online. Kate bjorkman, aka boo, is the author and narrator of. She has also written nonfiction books specifically for the mormon audience and is a popular lds lecturer. Oct 28, 20 discover book depositorys huge selection of louise plummer books online. Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in our pro connect email alert. Theyre full of threeparagraph kisses describing peoples tongues. Louise plummer a brainy teen foils a beautiful, evil temptress and gets the man of her dreams. Dec 25, 2011 the unlikely romance of kate bjorkman was published in 1995, and not long after that, i borrowed it from the wallkill public library.
Louise plummer books list of books by author louise plummer. I wrote this romance novel about myself, using the romance writers. For those of you who have yet to try young adult fiction, i would strongly recommend that you give it a chance. Louise plummer is also the author of the hilarious and highly praised the unlikely romance of kate bjorkman, she lives in new york city and prince edward island.
I found myself laughing outload at the heros antics and the chemistry among the. Sharply etched characters and varied narrators elevate plummer s the unlikely romance of kate bjorkman tale of a pregnant, troubled 15yearold girl well above the confines of a problem novel. The unlikely romance of kate bjorkman would be an excellent place to start. Kate bjorkman narrates her tale of teen romance in the language and conventions of the romance writers handbook. Pdf the romance writers phrase book download full pdf. The pages are cream colored with almost no staining on themi saw one small stain. She is a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints born louise roos and raised in salt lake city, she earned her masters degree in english at the university of minnesota while her husband, tom, was a professor there. The first edition of the novel was published in march 1st 1995, and was written by louise plummer. Louise plummer is an author and retired associate professor of english. I wrote this romance novel about myself, using the romance writers phrase book. Louise plummer plummer, louise used books, rare books and new books. Read the unlikely romance of kate bjorkman by louise plummer available from rakuten kobo.
She lives in new york, new york with her writerprofessor husband tom. The unlikely romance of kate bjorkman louise plummer 103. The unlikely romance of kate bjorkman louise plummer. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. The unlikely romance of kate bjorkman i m kate bjorkman. Seventeenyearold kate hopes for romance when her older brothers friend richard comes to stay at their house during christmas vacation. It tells the story of a girl who falls in love with her brothers best friend, and it. The unlikely romance of kate bjorkman laurel leaf books. Dec 22, 2018 kate bjorkman, aka boo, is the author and narrator of this book, and she is hilarious. Seventeenyearold kate hopes for romance when her older brothers friend richard comes to stay at their house during. The unlikely romance of kate bjorkman by louise plummer published by laurel leaf on october 11, 2005 genres. Kate s brother comes home for christmas and brings home his wife, best friend richard and their friend trish. Read that as i suck at writing about book plots and thats the the best i have. Louise plummer author of the unlikely romance of kate.
The unlikely romance of kate bjorkman was a cute book, and a fun christmas read, the voice reminisce of meg cabots narration. Along the way we get to experience the bjorkman family christmas, love in the time of broken glasses and six layers of fleece and wool, and the affectionate embrace of a nerdy, quirky family. I also used stuff my english teach taught me about writing. But what do you do if youve lived a real romance with a greatlooking guy richard and he loves you as much as you love him. Louise plummer is a creative writer specializing in the young adult novel. The unlikely romance of kate bjorkman laurelleaf books ebook.
Within two years, i owned a copy, and within ten more years, i had to replace that copy because the binding was broken and the pages. Louise plummer is also the author of the hilarious and highly praised the unlikely romance of kate bjorkman. Mar 01, 1995 the unlikely romance of kate bjorkman is a cute and festive romance, and i found it so interesting how the book is written as though the main character is writing it. She lives in new york city and prince edward island. I have a hardcover copy of the unlikely romance of kate bjorkman with a date of 1995 for sale. Plummer is a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book is broken up into most of the main genres fantasy. The unlikely romance of kate bjorkman by plummer, louise. Book club to gain confidence and up reading levels. The unlikely romance of kate bjorkman by louise plummer published. Kates a bit of an ugly duckling, with coke bottle glasses and boots with fruit on them and stubbly legs. Is kissing a girl who smokes like licking an ashtray.
Spoofing the searing descriptions and pat plots of torrid bodice rippers, this sixfoot tall heroine with glasses thick as coke bottles and an i. I found myself laughing outload at the heros antics and the chemistry among the family and friends made me think of the great times ive had. Weve got a story within a story, as we read both about kates experiences as well as her writing process. The unlikely romance of kate bjorkman ebook johnson. Here are the recommendations we made in this episode. Sharply etched characters and varied narrators elevate plummers the unlikely romance of kate bjorkman tale of a pregnant, troubled 15yearold girl well above the confines of a problem novel. But what do you do if you ve lived a real romance with a greatlooking guy richard and he. Louise plummer seventeenyearold kate hopes for romance when her older brothers friend richard comes to stay at their house during christmas vacation. They re full of threeparagraph kisses describing people s tongues and spittle. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. It tells the story of a girl who falls in love with her brothers best friend, and. The unlikely romance of kate bjorkman laurelleaf books by. The unlikely romance of kate bjorkman by louise plummer the unlikely romance of kate bjorkman i m kate bjorkman.
The unlikely romance of kate bjorkman ebook by louise. Dec 23, 2011 the unlikely romance of kate bjorkman was published in 1995, and not long after that, i borrowed it from the wallkill public library. The unlikely romance of kate bjorkman laurelleaf books 9780375895210. Dec 12, 2017 along the way we get to experience the bjorkman family christmas, love in the time of broken glasses and six layers of fleece and wool, and the affectionate embrace of a nerdy, quirky family. Within two years, i owned a copy, and within ten more years, i had to replace that copy because the binding was broken and the pages were falling out. The unlikely romance of kate bjorkman by louise plummer laurelleaf books in this holiday romance, kate bjorkman tells the story of how she finally got her happily ever after, using her romance.
While hero and heroine need not end up as a couple, an overall happy ending. See all books authored by louise plummer, including the unlikely romance of kate bjorkman, and a dance for three, and more on thriftbooks. Sharply etched characters and varied narrators elevate plummer s tale of a pregnant, troubled 15yearold well above the confines of a problem novel, said pw. I want to start a reading club, either during lunch or afterschool.
The unlikely romance stretches over the span of a couple days before christmas to a few days after new years. The unlikely romance of kate bjorkman pdf free download. The unlikely romance of kate bjorkman laurelleaf books louise plummer 03758952 9780375895210 im kate bjorkman. Kate bjorkman, the narrarator, is heartfelt, yet crude and realistic. What do you do if youve lived a real romance with a great guy and he loves you as much as you lo. Louise plummer mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. What do you do if youve lived a real romance with a great guy and he loves you as much as you love him. The unlikely romance of kate bjorkman by louise plummer 1995 the unlikely romance of kate bjorkman was published in 1995, and not long after that, i borrowed it from the wallkill public library. The unlikely romance of kate bjorkman by louise plummer. The unlikely romance of kate bjorkman king county library. Her first novel, the romantic obsessions and humiliations of annie sehlmeier 1987, won honorable mention in the delacorte press first young adult novel contest and was a childrens choice book with both the new york public library and the international reading association. The unlikely romance of kate bjorkman louise plummer hi, im kate bjorkman. I wrote a romance novel with help from the romance writers phrase book.
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