When Lightning Strikes (1-800-Where-R-You #1)
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there's no way a book can be this awesome
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ALSO ON MY GOODREADS
I'd been planning to read this book for a while, but just now got around to it. I am so glad that I did. I read the first two books in half a day.
THE SUMMARY
This series is about Jessica "Jess" Mastriani, a 16 year old girl who, other than the facts that she tends to get into fights and only has one friend, is basically a normal teen girl. Until she and her best friend, Ruth, get caught in a thunderstorm and hide under metal bleachers. And she gets struck by lightning. They walk home, thinking everything's fine, but when she wakes up the next day, she knows where some missing kids are. Thus starts her journey.
After detention, she goes with Rob Wilkins (senior hottie) to where the first missing kid, Sean, was supposed to be. He's there, all right. But he doesn't want to be found. Jess calls the police after they return home and they find him.
Jess keeps in touch with the missing children hotline- 1-800-where-r-u, and gives them locations daily. One day, the FBI catches her making the phone calls and offer her a "job" with them. Someone tells the media about her, and her house is surrounded with reporters. When her brother Douglas goes berserk about it, she decides that maybe the best thing to do is to go with the FBI.
When she finds out that the first boy she reported to the police actually had a reason to not want to be found, she goes to look for him and fix it. He had runaway from his abusive father that he'd been returned to, and she found him at the bus station. She buys him pizza and they talk about what to do, when the FBI shows up. They run, and eventually are both caught. They end up locked in the FBI base.
Jess calls Rob asking him to break them out. He does so, and causes a great amount of commotion. They go back to his house and stay the night.
Jess then decides to give Sean and his mother the $10,000 that she received for finding a kid to start over, and get away from the abusive dad.
She tells the reporter that she has lost her psychic ability, when she hasn't, to get the media off her butt.
The book ends with a police note that she should be watched.
THE REVIEW
Wow, this book was great. Like, 4 stars out of 5 great! I didn't really like that it was written as the MC writing a police report, but I completely forgot about it while reading. I like the idea that being struck by lightning can give you superpowers, and this book really did a great job with that. I was hooked the whole way through, and really understood what Jess was feeling when she did certain things.
The characters were likable, and completely relate-able.
This book was well written and the ideas flowed smoothly. I am definitely going to read the rest of the series.
^^OMG THAT WAS A SHORT REVIEW *DIES*
I might fix it later.
I'd been planning to read this book for a while, but just now got around to it. I am so glad that I did. I read the first two books in half a day.
THE SUMMARY
This series is about Jessica "Jess" Mastriani, a 16 year old girl who, other than the facts that she tends to get into fights and only has one friend, is basically a normal teen girl. Until she and her best friend, Ruth, get caught in a thunderstorm and hide under metal bleachers. And she gets struck by lightning. They walk home, thinking everything's fine, but when she wakes up the next day, she knows where some missing kids are. Thus starts her journey.
After detention, she goes with Rob Wilkins (senior hottie) to where the first missing kid, Sean, was supposed to be. He's there, all right. But he doesn't want to be found. Jess calls the police after they return home and they find him.
Jess keeps in touch with the missing children hotline- 1-800-where-r-u, and gives them locations daily. One day, the FBI catches her making the phone calls and offer her a "job" with them. Someone tells the media about her, and her house is surrounded with reporters. When her brother Douglas goes berserk about it, she decides that maybe the best thing to do is to go with the FBI.
When she finds out that the first boy she reported to the police actually had a reason to not want to be found, she goes to look for him and fix it. He had runaway from his abusive father that he'd been returned to, and she found him at the bus station. She buys him pizza and they talk about what to do, when the FBI shows up. They run, and eventually are both caught. They end up locked in the FBI base.
Jess calls Rob asking him to break them out. He does so, and causes a great amount of commotion. They go back to his house and stay the night.
Jess then decides to give Sean and his mother the $10,000 that she received for finding a kid to start over, and get away from the abusive dad.
She tells the reporter that she has lost her psychic ability, when she hasn't, to get the media off her butt.
The book ends with a police note that she should be watched.
THE REVIEW
Wow, this book was great. Like, 4 stars out of 5 great! I didn't really like that it was written as the MC writing a police report, but I completely forgot about it while reading. I like the idea that being struck by lightning can give you superpowers, and this book really did a great job with that. I was hooked the whole way through, and really understood what Jess was feeling when she did certain things.
The characters were likable, and completely relate-able.
This book was well written and the ideas flowed smoothly. I am definitely going to read the rest of the series.
^^OMG THAT WAS A SHORT REVIEW *DIES*
I might fix it later.
Meg Cabot is Amazing!
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Reader reviewed by Vicky B
I am a huge fan of Cabot's, having read every single one of her books, but the 1-800 series was a hard one to get my hands on! However, when I read this book (and the rest of them), I was blown away, once again, by Meg's incredible gift that make me fall in love with her characters, blow me away with her awesome plot lines, and make me anticipate what she's going to come out with next! This series is one of my favorites, mostly because of her awesome, independent female lead, Jess Mastriani, and her bad-boy companion, Rob. They are a duo not to be messed with, and I will love them forever! If you're a fan of Meg's and haven't picked up this series, get on it!
I am a huge fan of Cabot's, having read every single one of her books, but the 1-800 series was a hard one to get my hands on! However, when I read this book (and the rest of them), I was blown away, once again, by Meg's incredible gift that make me fall in love with her characters, blow me away with her awesome plot lines, and make me anticipate what she's going to come out with next! This series is one of my favorites, mostly because of her awesome, independent female lead, Jess Mastriani, and her bad-boy companion, Rob. They are a duo not to be messed with, and I will love them forever! If you're a fan of Meg's and haven't picked up this series, get on it!
Best Meg Cabot book of all!
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Reader reviewed by Ruthie
This book was freaking awesome! Jess is a girl anyone can relate to. She's spunky, couragous, and gets detention. (Hey, not all traits can be good!) The plot line is interesting and the ending stores certain excitement and anticipation for the next novel in the series. In fact, I'm rereading the serious right now. It's my first and favorite of all the Meg Cabot books! In addition, the 1-800-where-r-u? series are coming out with a new cover and two books per sold copy. It's going under the new name Vanished.
This book was freaking awesome! Jess is a girl anyone can relate to. She's spunky, couragous, and gets detention. (Hey, not all traits can be good!) The plot line is interesting and the ending stores certain excitement and anticipation for the next novel in the series. In fact, I'm rereading the serious right now. It's my first and favorite of all the Meg Cabot books! In addition, the 1-800-where-r-u? series are coming out with a new cover and two books per sold copy. It's going under the new name Vanished.
ten times better
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Reader reviewed by christie
this is the first book in the series by meg cabot. i liked how it began and i love the character jess.i think shes really cool because shes all tough and she doesnt give a hooey aout what anybody thinks except what the oeople she cares about thinks.shes got a rally cool older brother named doug whos the quiet comic book obsessed shy guy whos really cool and he really cares about jess.then when jess goes to detention she sees rob wilkins and hthen as time passes shes slowly fallong for the bad boy.jess also rides a motorcycle or would like to ride one.my favortie part is when jess is in the schhol cafeteria and then the guy behind her says something and she punches the guy in the face breaking his nose.and she ends up in the gudiance counselers office who she calls by his first name since shes been there so many times...but then she gets striken by lightning and gets powers by when she sleeps she sees where all the missing kids in the world are..
this is the first book in the series by meg cabot. i liked how it began and i love the character jess.i think shes really cool because shes all tough and she doesnt give a hooey aout what anybody thinks except what the oeople she cares about thinks.shes got a rally cool older brother named doug whos the quiet comic book obsessed shy guy whos really cool and he really cares about jess.then when jess goes to detention she sees rob wilkins and hthen as time passes shes slowly fallong for the bad boy.jess also rides a motorcycle or would like to ride one.my favortie part is when jess is in the schhol cafeteria and then the guy behind her says something and she punches the guy in the face breaking his nose.and she ends up in the gudiance counselers office who she calls by his first name since shes been there so many times...but then she gets striken by lightning and gets powers by when she sleeps she sees where all the missing kids in the world are..
Great read!
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Reader reviewed by Gracie
Jess Mastriani is not your typical teenage girl. Instead of joining Cheer or an extracurricular club, she spends months in detention for getting into fist fights with people twice her size. But a walk home from school, into a huge lightning and thunderstorm, will change her life and give her extraordinary abilities which will make her one of the most sought after person, by many people including the FBI.
The first book in the 1800 where r you series, I thought When Lightning Strikes was a great book and I recommend it for all YA book lovers.
Jess Mastriani is not your typical teenage girl. Instead of joining Cheer or an extracurricular club, she spends months in detention for getting into fist fights with people twice her size. But a walk home from school, into a huge lightning and thunderstorm, will change her life and give her extraordinary abilities which will make her one of the most sought after person, by many people including the FBI.
The first book in the 1800 where r you series, I thought When Lightning Strikes was a great book and I recommend it for all YA book lovers.
so awsome
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Reader reviewed by edith
okay, first of all, i would like to say that this book, no scratch that, this series, is AWSOME! You have got to read it. okay, so, jessicas friend, Ruth, is obsessed with losing weight. so, she makes them both walk during a lightning storm. but, Jessica gets hit by the lightning. and you know how when lightning hits you, it has to find a way out of you? and you can usually find the escape hole thingy? well, after talking to her brother, she realized that the lightning never left her body. and the next day, she knew where two missing kids were at. the lightning had given her the gift where, if she saw a missing kids picture, she would be able to know where they were at the next morning. so, she meets this guy named Rob in detention i think. he rides this motorcycle, and is super cute! problem is, he's not a very good boy (obviously! he was in detention!) and, he's from the wrong side of town. he asks her for a dat, and she says, fine. but first, she has to help him find a missing kid. he agrees, and it turns into a big adventure full of fighting and laughter. what happens next? read the book and find out!
okay, first of all, i would like to say that this book, no scratch that, this series, is AWSOME! You have got to read it. okay, so, jessicas friend, Ruth, is obsessed with losing weight. so, she makes them both walk during a lightning storm. but, Jessica gets hit by the lightning. and you know how when lightning hits you, it has to find a way out of you? and you can usually find the escape hole thingy? well, after talking to her brother, she realized that the lightning never left her body. and the next day, she knew where two missing kids were at. the lightning had given her the gift where, if she saw a missing kids picture, she would be able to know where they were at the next morning. so, she meets this guy named Rob in detention i think. he rides this motorcycle, and is super cute! problem is, he's not a very good boy (obviously! he was in detention!) and, he's from the wrong side of town. he asks her for a dat, and she says, fine. but first, she has to help him find a missing kid. he agrees, and it turns into a big adventure full of fighting and laughter. what happens next? read the book and find out!
GOOD!!
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5.0
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Reader reviewed by ToRi
This book was really good.
It's about a girl who gets hit by lightning and now has a kind of super power but it's not like it seems. It's not really a little kids book because the super powers and stuff it's more about Jess.
Jess can find missing children by just seeing their picture and dreaming about them. She has to stay away from the people who want to use her as if she were an experiment but she also really wants to help these kids.
After some cases where the children didn't want to be found it kind of put her off a bit but she still continued.
You have to read this book it's really good and i reccommend it to everyone 12 years and up!!
This book was really good.
It's about a girl who gets hit by lightning and now has a kind of super power but it's not like it seems. It's not really a little kids book because the super powers and stuff it's more about Jess.
Jess can find missing children by just seeing their picture and dreaming about them. She has to stay away from the people who want to use her as if she were an experiment but she also really wants to help these kids.
After some cases where the children didn't want to be found it kind of put her off a bit but she still continued.
You have to read this book it's really good and i reccommend it to everyone 12 years and up!!
One of Cabot's best!
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Reader reviewed by gcrocker08
Meg Cabot's "1-800-Where-R-You" series has been one of the better series I have read by her! Witty and brilliant, this should be read by every teen girl out there!
Jessica Mastriani, a bold, witty teen decides to walk the 2 mile distance home after school with her friend, only to walk into a large thunderstorm.
Jessica then gets struck by lightning, and acquires these special powers. These powers give her insight on where missing people are.
I loved this series, and any teen will! I recommend this series to anyone and everyone.
Meg Cabot's "1-800-Where-R-You" series has been one of the better series I have read by her! Witty and brilliant, this should be read by every teen girl out there!
Jessica Mastriani, a bold, witty teen decides to walk the 2 mile distance home after school with her friend, only to walk into a large thunderstorm.
Jessica then gets struck by lightning, and acquires these special powers. These powers give her insight on where missing people are.
I loved this series, and any teen will! I recommend this series to anyone and everyone.
Yes as Stella says it's butt-kicking awesome!
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Reader reviewed by Ruby
"I blame Ruth" I would to, when your best friend wants to take a walk when a storm is about to come just because a bully called you fat. Ruth insists that they take a walk. BUt when the lightning comes and there only place to hide is under a metal bleacher, as we all know that is the worst thing to do. When Ruth and Jess argue, and Jess decides to stand back, she gets struck by lightning, and Ruth freaks out. Ruth says that they go see a doctor and that it was all her fault, but Jess says it isn't, but of course she would change her mind when she finds missing children, and the FEDs are after her.
"I blame Ruth" I would to, when your best friend wants to take a walk when a storm is about to come just because a bully called you fat. Ruth insists that they take a walk. BUt when the lightning comes and there only place to hide is under a metal bleacher, as we all know that is the worst thing to do. When Ruth and Jess argue, and Jess decides to stand back, she gets struck by lightning, and Ruth freaks out. Ruth says that they go see a doctor and that it was all her fault, but Jess says it isn't, but of course she would change her mind when she finds missing children, and the FEDs are after her.
Another good book by Meg Cabot
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Reader reviewed by Grace
When tough-girl Jessica Mastriani gets struck by lightning during a thunderstorm, her life changes forever. She now has a star-shaped scar on her chest, and can somehow locate missing people. But when the FBI learns about this, they take her to an army base for testing, why are they really having for find missing people?
When Lightning Strikes is a suspenseful read that all Meg Cabot fans should read.
When tough-girl Jessica Mastriani gets struck by lightning during a thunderstorm, her life changes forever. She now has a star-shaped scar on her chest, and can somehow locate missing people. But when the FBI learns about this, they take her to an army base for testing, why are they really having for find missing people?
When Lightning Strikes is a suspenseful read that all Meg Cabot fans should read.
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