Title: I Was a Non-Blonde Cheerleader
Author: Kieran Scott
First published February 17, 2005
272 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 9780142409107 (ISBN10: 0142409103)
Rating: 3.73
Overview
Meet Annisa Gobrowski, the new girl at Sand Dune High School in Florida. She’s got a problem – she doesn’t fit in with the crowd of golden-haired cheerleaders.
But Annisa’s not one to back down from a challenge, and she’s determined to make the most of her time at Sand Dune High. With her sassy Jersey attitude and her daring pixie haircut, Annisa is ready to take on the competition-level cheerleading squad and show them what she’s made of.
Join Annisa on her journey as she embraces her individuality and learns the true meaning of teamwork in Kieran Scott’s hilarious and heartwarming novel, I Was a Non-Blonde Cheerleader.
About the Author
Meet Kieran Scott, the talented author of WISH YOU WERE GONE, a gripping domestic suspense novel that is now available from Gallery Books. If you loved her first book, get ready for her second one, REGRETS ONLY, which will hit the shelves in January 2023.
Kieran is also an accomplished writer of young adult novels, published under her own name and the pseudonym Kate Brian for Alloy Entertainment. Her popular titles include PRIVATE, PRIVILEGE, and MEGAN MEADE’S GUIDE TO THE MCGOWAN BOYS, among others.
Growing up in Bergen County, New Jersey, Kieran attended Rutgers University and currently resides in River Vale, New Jersey with her loving husband and two wonderful sons.
Editoral Review
I Was a Non-Blonde Cheerleader is a young adult novel written by Kieran Scott that was first published on February 17, 2005. It follows the story of Annisa Gobrowski, a high school student who moves from New Jersey to Florida and joins the cheerleading squad in an attempt to fit in with her new surroundings.
The novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and cultural differences, and is written in a light-hearted, humorous style that will appeal to its target audience of teenage girls.
Scott’s writing style is engaging and easy to read, with witty dialogue and relatable characters that will resonate with young readers. The plot of the novel is well-paced, with plenty of twists and turns to keep the reader engaged, and the setting of a high school in Florida is vividly described, adding to the overall atmosphere of the story.
One of the strengths of the novel is its portrayal of cultural differences, with Annisa struggling to fit in with her new schoolmates who are predominantly blonde and wealthy. Scott handles this topic with sensitivity and insight, highlighting the challenges faced by those who are different from the majority and offering a message of tolerance and acceptance.
However, the novel does have some weaknesses, particularly in terms of character development. While Annisa is a well-rounded and relatable protagonist, some of the supporting characters feel underdeveloped and one-dimensional.
Additionally, the novel’s resolution is somewhat predictable and lacks the emotional impact that could have made it truly memorable.
Overall, I Was a Non-Blonde Cheerleader is an enjoyable and entertaining read that will appeal to its target audience. While it may not be a literary masterpiece, it is a well-crafted and engaging story that explores important themes and offers a positive message to young readers.
I would recommend this book to teenage girls who are looking for a fun and relatable read that explores issues of identity and belonging. It would also be a good choice for those who are interested in cheerleading or who are new to a school or community and are struggling to fit in.
On a scale of one to five, I would give I Was a Non-Blonde Cheerleader a rating of three and a half stars, based on its engaging writing style, relatable protagonist, and strong message of tolerance and acceptance.
