Populazzi Press
Wind Dancer Films Options the film rights for Populazzi!!!
“The book is hilarious — the perfect mix of darkly twisted, sexy, and gut wrenchingly real,” said Dete Meserve, President of Wind Dancer. “We were immediately drawn to it, and couldn’t stop flipping pages. We knew right away we wanted to bring it to the screen.”
Click here for the official Press Release!
GirlsLife.com Names Populazzi One of the Top Forty Hits of the Summer!
Girls’ Life, the #1 magazine for 10- to 15-year-old girls, includes Populazzi on a list running down the best in movies, music, television, and books for the summer of 2011! Check out the whole list here!
Publishers Weekly Talks Populazzi!
“In her first solo novel, Allen offers a smart mix of hilarity and tragedy in this Macbeth–meets–Mean Girls tale.”
Populazzi Reviews
“Fresh, funny, and sometimes wrenching, Populazzi nails what it’s like to try and find yourself while navigating the crazy world of high school. I loved it.”
Hilary Duff, New York Times Bestselling Author of Elixir and Devoted
“Populazzi is a smart, fun, and energetic ride through the twisting hallways of high school popularity.”
Deb Caletti, author of The Six Rules of Maybe
“Hilarious, psychologically chewy, downright Machiavellian, and heartfelt in all the most satisfying ways. Populazzi had me blazing through pages. Elise Allen rocks!”
Matthew Quick, author of Sorta Like a Rock Star and The Silver Linings Playbook
“Populazzi is a fresh, fun peek behind the popularity curtain. If you ever wanted to fit in, wondered how to climb the popularity ladder, or needed how to figure out which guy was the best for you- then you’ll love this book. Elise Allen is a welcome new voice in YA fiction and Populazzi is destined to climb the best seller lists.”
Eileen Cook, Author of The Education of Hailey Kendrick
“”Elise Allen’s Populazzi is solid, meaningful, and classic… Her first solo novel is a deliciously satisfying feast for both heart and soul.”
The Divining Wand blog, full review here
“Elise Allen can write, and Populazzi is a smoking example of her obvious talent. After downloading the advance reader copy off the NetGalley website, I was gushing after the first chapter.”
Through the Looking Glass blog, full review here
“I love love love this book! I sat down to read it and didn’t stop for three and half hours straight… The story is so gripping and compelling that I was totally swept along with it and I was completely immersed in Cara’s world.”
Reader’s Dialogue blog, full review here
“This book was so cute and hilarious!”
Marjolein Book Blog,full review here
“Elise Allen’s writing style is extremely readable and I’ll look forward to her next book… Recommendation to fans of Meg Cabot and Cecily Von Ziegesar.”
YA Yeah Yeah Blog, full review here
This book is a must read for any chick over the age of 12. Women will enjoy this book just as much as their teens.
Queen of the Clan Blog, full review here
“Allen captured the critical time in a teenager’s life when they are looking for their identity.”
I Eat Words Blog, full review here
“This book will bring you back to those days of longing to fit in and you’ll wish you could be by Cara’s side through some of the tougher moments…. this was a great teen read.”
Draw a Blank blog, full review here
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EliseAllen.com is the personal and professional web presence of Elise Allen, writer of Young Adult and Childrens' fiction, as well as television, features, and internet programming. Her Young Adult novel, Populazzi, will be released August 1, 2011.