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Gabrielle's Bully (Young Adult Romance) Kindle Edition

by Doreen Owens Malek (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 17 ratings
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Originally Published in 1983 as THAT CERTAIN BOY

THERE'S A NEW BOY IN GABY'S SCHOOL...

She never would have noticed him, except that he was in her trigonometry class and that he dressed like a throwback to 1962. Soon she began to notice other things...that he was a star athlete, that he wouldn't allow himself to be pushed around by the class bully, that he liked to read poetry, and most important of all, that she was falling in love with him.

At first this discovery was pure happiness. But all too soon their relationship swept them into deep waters. Now Gaby wasn't at all sure that she would be able to cope with her newfound tumultuous feelings and continue to see the boy she loved.
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  1. Reading age
    12 - 18 years
  2. Print length
    134 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    6 - 12
  5. Publication date
    June 5, 2012
  6. Page Flip
    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
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  8. Enhanced typesetting
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  9. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
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About the Author

I am Doreen Owens Malek, author of over forty books and lifelong fan of romantic fiction. I live in PA with my husband and college student daughter, a mini dachshund and a sun conyer parrot. I would like to tell you a little about myself.  I came to writing by a circuitous route, starting out as an avid reader of JANE EYRE and WUTHERING HEIGHTS and GONE WITH THE WIND and REBECCA and any other similarly themed books I could find. I first worked as a teacher and then graduated from law school when I desired a more lucrative and independent career. I had always been discouraged from pursuing a writing career by the volatile nature of the business and the relatively poor chance for success. But the realization that I needed a focus for the future encouraged me to do what I had always wanted to do. I sold my fledgling novel to the first editor who read it, and I have been writing ever since. I have written all types of books for all types of people, but my favorite literary pursuit is and always has been romance. Nothing is as rewarding as hearing from my readers, so please use my website to communicate your thoughts and criticisms, as I am always eager to learn from you.  A romance novel rarely disappoints me: in an uncertain world filled with tragedy and sadness, reading about an appealing woman finding a strong man to love her and share her life is the perfect escape. I like to read and write stories in which the main characters overcome obstacles to get together, and then stay together because their mutual devotion cannot be denied no matter what else is happening around them. They always HELP each other and reinforce the quaint but enduring notion that love conquers all - at least in the fictional universe of my imagination. So pull up a chair and take down a book- or pick up a Kindle- and join me in a world where the heroes are tough and headstrong but never boorish and the heroines are feminine and sympathetic but never helpless.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0089FRMYA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gypsy Autumn Publications (June 5, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 5, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 958 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 134 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 17 ratings

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I am Doreen Owens Malek, author of over forty books and lifelong fan of romantic fiction. I live in PA with my husband and college student daughter, a mini dachshund and a sun conyer parrot. I would like to tell you a little about myself.

I came to writing by a circuitous route, starting out as an avid reader of JANE EYRE and WUTHERING HEIGHTS and GONE WITH THE WIND and REBECCA and any other similarly themed books I could find. I first worked as a teacher and then graduated from law school when I desired a more lucrative and independent career. I had always been discouraged from pursuing a writing career by the volatile nature of the business and the relatively poor chance for success. But the realization that I needed a focus for the future encouraged me to do what I had always wanted to do. I sold my fledgling novel to the first editor who read it, and I have been writing ever since. I have written all types of books for all types of people, but my favorite literary pursuit is and always has been romance. Nothing is as rewarding as hearing from my readers, so please use my website to communicate your thoughts and criticisms, as I am always eager to learn from you.

A romance novel rarely disappoints me: in an uncertain world filled with tragedy and sadness, reading about an appealing woman finding a strong man to love her and share her life is the perfect escape. I like to read and write stories in which the main characters overcome obstacles to get together, and then stay together because their mutual devotion cannot be denied no matter what else is happening around them. They always HELP each other and reinforce the quaint but enduring notion that love conquers all - at least in the fictional universe of my imagination. So pull up a chair and take down a book- or pick up a Kindle- and join me in a world where the heroes are tough and headstrong but never boorish and the heroines are feminine and sympathetic but never helpless.

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3.6 out of 5 stars
3.6 out of 5
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Kristen
4.0 out of 5 stars Charming!
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2012
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I found that I could definitely relate to the main character in this book. Especially because of how Gaby always knows what the right thing to do is, but has to muster up the courage to carry it out. I also liked the 80s setting for this novel. Living in a modern age where technology basically consumes everyone in its path, it's nice to read a story where things are a bit more wholesome and civilized, before cell phones and widespread use of the Internet. I feel comfortable recommending this book to other people because language and extensive steamy scenes are not an issue. The title though, threw me off as to what the atmosphere and plot line of the story would be like. I pictured it to be a little darker and more cliché than it was, so it was a nice surprise that it wasn't. At first I thought that the main character would have her own bully, but then I thought that maybe she took on a mutual friend's bully which made it her own. But by the end of the novel I realized that really her biggest bully could very well be herself! No matter how wonderful and talented she could be, and no matter how other people saw her, she continued to cut herself down. I am not sure if that's the "bully" that was intended for the establishment of the title, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was. Overall, it's really fun, funny, surprising and charming. Nothing like what the title and/or cover might hint at by what you might first envision.
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Gi
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE IT!!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2012
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Really loved this book from start to finish. Heath and Gaby are just perfect for each other. I just wish that I could read more of them, so maybe please could there be a book 2!!
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Jackie
2.0 out of 5 stars It was . . . okay . . .
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2012
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It was interesting enough to keep you reading but nothing in the book really happened. There were a few conflicts but overall the book lacked substance. If it's free, I'd give it a try.
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Brian
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2013
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Gaby and Heath are very interesting. I can certainly relate to a lot of Gaby' s insecurities. The thing that did throw me is how afraid of passion Gaby is; is that the way most girls feel? I feel so bad for them, if that's the case. It would be nice if there were more teenage boys like Heath; he's the kind of guy I'd like my daughter to date. The book did end a little early for my taste. I've gotten very used to the adult romance formula that includes an epilogue that shows they've gotten married, and whatnot. I may read another one of her young adult books in the future; it's nice to remind myself what my daughter will be going through all too soon.
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Kathy E.
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book to give hope to victims of bullying
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2013
Gabrielle's Bully by Doreen Owens Malek is a story that many teenage girls can relate to. It tells the story of Gabby, a normal girl who isn't in the most popular clique and her relationship with the new kid at school Heath. Heath transferred to her school from military school and he has a hard time fitting in. The book addresses issues of bullying and also young love and dealing with the emotions of first love.
The story takes place in the early 1980s and yet it is a timeless tale. There were parts where the time difference was noticeable (like when Heath handed Gabby a dime to make a pay phone call) but the basic story is relatable to teens from every generation.
The plot flows smoothly and the characters are well developed. Gabby and Heath are such a cute couple and they balance each other. The author really focuses on Gabby's emotions and how she handles dealing with young love and lust.
Since bullying is such a huge issue today, I think that the bullying theme is a good one for YA readers. This story showed Heath being bullied by Jeff (the popular senior) and the interactions between them and also other people's reactions. In the beginning, Gabby is scared to admit talking to Heath because she's afraid that Jeff might start bullying her too. But she feels guilty about treating Heath that way and soon a friendship and
then love develops. In the book, the author has Gabby and other friends stand up to the bully and defend Heath. The book also has Heath and Jeff fight it out - which is not normally a good reaction to bullying, but it worked in this book.
This book had a "happy ending" but I liked that the author acknowledged in her Author's Note that bullying often ends in disaster and doesn't normally have a happy ending.
I think that this is a great book for teens to read because it is so relatable and it shows how friendship can overcome bullying.

Disclaimer - I received this book in exchange for an honest review
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tampajd
5.0 out of 5 stars Big Fan
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2012
I'm a big fan of Doreen Owens Malek's work for adults so when I saw this title, described as a teen romance, I downloaded it for my daughter. I read it before giving it to her and was as delighted with it as I have always been with Malek's other books. She brings the same basic understanding of human nature, and especially the vagaries of love, to it that gives all her writing its unique flavor. This story concerns a new boy in school, Heath Lindsay, who catches the eye of lonely Gabrielle, who shuns him at first because she is intimidated by the "popular" crowd into concealing her interest in him. Then she feels bad about her cowardice and goes out of her way to make Heath feel welcome at Oakland High. She struggles to help him gain acceptance while the senior class BMOC, a handsome jock named Jeff, targets him because Heath is upstaging Jeff on the basketball court. How Heath and Gaby work through this dilemma, and others, makes for a satisfying and enlightening read. The story was first published in the eighties, but the dated technology won't bother you because the teen concerns about social heirarchy and bullying and the irresistible pull of sex are as timeless and current as today's headlines. Don't miss this one...five stars.
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AmyCQ
3.0 out of 5 stars A little dated and very tame 're bullying
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2015
But still a good underlying story with some relevance for today in that it addresses dealing with bullying as well as teen hormones. Be better and have more impact if it were updated
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Briana Lawrence
4.0 out of 5 stars Really good by I wish..........
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2013
I will wish there was more to the story ....But overall I really did like this book!!! Great job Doreen
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azra
5.0 out of 5 stars A read that wont bore you
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 6, 2013
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A beautiful love story about teenage love and struggles in relationships that have the religion aspect. Emphasised the words, discipline, constraint and respect in a whole different light.
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