Pretty in Punxsutawney
- Fiction
- Publisher: Blink (HarperCollins Focus)
- Published: 2019
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Publisher's Description
The only thing worse than the first day of senior year at a new high school is reliving it over, and over again. This Groundhog Day meets Pretty in Pink mashup has Andie using all of her film knowledge to find out how to break the curse. Could it be true love's first kiss? Or is it reconciling with her own misconceptions? Only time will tell. Andie is the type of girl who always comes up with the perfect thing to say … after it’s too late to say it. In a disastrous first day full of mishap at her new high school in Punxsutawney, PA, she just wants to disappear. Her passion and knowledge of movies — from rom coms to suspense and everything in between — made her think a fresh start would be easy, and maybe lead to her first kiss. When she wakes up caught in an endless loop of her first day at her new school, Andie decides to take matters into her own hands and find a way to stop the time loop — whatever it takes. Convinced the curse will be broken when she meets her true love, Andie embarks on a mission: infiltrating the various cliques—from the jocks to the nerds to the misfits—to find the one boy who can break the spell. What she discovers along the way is that people who seem completely different can often share the very same hopes, dreams, and hang-ups. And that even a day that has been lived over and over can be filled with unexpected connections and plenty of happy endings. Pretty in Punxsutawney: Includes tropes of — coming of age, first kiss, first crush, true love, and misfits Addresses social issues of self-discovery, navigating cliques, and overcoming stereotypes Is an homage to beloved 80s movies, such as John Hughes’ The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, and Pretty in Pink Is perfect for fans of This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story by Kacen Callender or The Do-Over by Jennifer Honeybourn Is a 2020 YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
Endorsements (5)
“Like the vintage movies sprinkled throughout the story, Pretty in Punxsutawney is destined to be an instant classic. In mashup style, this young adult rom-com cleverly overlays the age-old desires to fit in and be popular with a brilliantly funny and magical problem. It will appeal to readers of all ages . . . even if they’ve never heard of John Hughes or Bill Murray!”
“Now playing: Pretty in Punxsutawney by Laurie Boyle Crompton. Pop a bowl of buttery popcorn and curl up for the perfect romantic comedy. I fell in love with Andie as she’s caught in an endless loop, reliving a horrific first day at her new high school over and over again. Fun, adorable, and so identifiable, I found myself cheering Andie on. Bring out the red carpet for Pretty in Punxsutawney. It will have you swooning and laughing all the way to the credits!”
“Pretty in Punxsutawney is a delightful read, full of whimsy, wisdom, and classic movie trivia. Starry-eyed Andie is a likable heroine whose personal growth throughout the novel is realistic and relatable. relatable. Cinephile or not, YA readers will relish their trip to Punxsutawney!”
“KELLY FIORE-STULTZ, author of Taste Test, Just Like the Movies, and Thicker than Water “From the first meet-cute to the last truth bomb, it’s impossible not to fall for Andie and her fumbling quest for true love. In a country more divided than ever, this gem of a book is an important reminder that appearances can be deceiving, our hopes and dreams are universal, and despite all our differences, sometimes we need to break down the walls between us.”
“Laurie Boyle Crompton’s clever story proves that ‘getting things right’ doesn’t always look like you think it does. I loved it!”
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