The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks

This book was certainly very interesting. It`s very different from a lot of the other books i`ve read in the past. Frankie is an unusual character in many different ways. First of all, she learns to accept herself for who she is, which many teenage girls these days don`t. Also she is extremely adventurous because she takes a lot of risks and in some cases pursues ideas that were not always in the best interest for her.I found this book to be a pretty good read, although it was boring in some parts. The chapters in which Frankie was laying down the foundations for her pranks however were extremely refreshing. I found myself looking forward to the next prank she would play out because in smarting everyone by not getting caught, she was in a way, proving how intellectual girls can be.
Jasmine, age 15, Stoney Creek Branch

This book is about Frankie's life as a normal sophmore, to a popular senoir's girl friend to a popular sophmore to last but not least a criminal master mind. In this book Frankie has been crushing on this guy named Matthew when she falls off her bike he finally notices her.. sad but true. So after a while they start going out, but in the midst of all thus Matthew starts blowing Frankie off for this secret club. so, frankie is trying to impress him by acting like the leader and making up pranks her self. But, in the end Matthew is mad she did that because the leader and also his best friend get tried for suspension since the principle thought it was him.
Cassandra, age 12, Kenilworth Branch

This book was really good. I forget who first told me about it, I think I might have spotted it on Scott Westerfeld's website. There was all lot of hype around it's release so I ordered it and found it was very good. I especially loved the authors writing style. It's a bit like a Meg Cabot main character in the attitude. But the scheming and growing defiance of gender roles was very much new. I loved the twists and the way you could watch the main character grow. I also really liked the ending because of the realistic touch to the story. I highly recommend it.
Abi, age 15, Concession Branch

I loved this book! It was so different from other books that I'm used to reading; because of the author's word choice and even her way of describing scenes, and that's what I enjoyed about it. The pranks that Frankie master minds are really creative and it's awesome how no one knows it's her until the end. I like the email-format that some of the chapters had too. I already recommended this book to two friends and I hope they both read it. It's the perfect beach read, it's light and very realistic.
Jodi, age 17, Ancaster Branch

This book was very good. I would recommend it to all my friends. I like Frankie's personality she doesn't exactly fit in with the popular crowd and she doesn't fit in with other cliques but she has friends and is a friend to everyone. I loved this book because I could place myself in her situations!
Alanna, age 13, Sherwood Branch

I really enjoyed reading The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks. Frankie, a sophomore at Alabaster boarding school, already has Matthew Livingston, one of the richest and most popular guys, as her boyfriend. But she wants more. Frankie wants people to respect her. She wants her family to realise that she is not their little Bunny Rabbit anymore. She wants Matthew's friends to appreciate her and recognise her as their friend not just because she is Matthew's girlfriend. This suspenseful novel is an account of Frankie's attempt gain respect and value from her friends and family.
I liked E. Lockhart's writing style and the plot of the story. I appreciate that it was a realistic novel and there wasn't a perfect happy ending for the main character. Because it was written in first person, you feel like you think you really know Frankie, but as you read the book you find out that there is so much more to her than you could imagine. This makes it unpredictable and makes you want to keep reading. Frankie is a mysterious character, and it seems like she is afraid to trust anyone and open up to them.
Sarah, age 14, Terryberry Branch


The Disreputable History of Frankie-Landau Banks is one of the most important books a teen girl could ever read. If you have ever been frustrated with the way girls are expected to act less intelligent than they are, or the way girls are expected to conform to their boyfriend's wishes, read this book. E. Lockhart has captured with perfect accuracy the thoughts and feelings of one girl, Frankie Landau-Banks as she struggles against the expectations of her friends, family, and boyfriend. Don't expect a formulaic teen romance in this book, but do expect to be challenged, to be thinking thoughts at the end of it that hadn't occurred to you before.
Paige, age 17, Mount Hope Branch

In the story The Disreputable History Of Frankie Landau Banks in my opinion i think that E. Lockhart expressed Frankie's feelings in a way that i could visualize how Frankie felt. If i had to give this book a level 1 to 10 i would give it a level 9.5 because this book was a nail biting book and i do recommend this book for all people who are interested in mystery books, the other .5 that was missing from this book was that it would jump sections at some point.
Kristina, age 12, Waterdown Branch