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Shug Paperback – October 23, 2007

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Annemarie “Shug” Wilcox is clever and brave and true (on the inside anyway). And she’s about to become your new best friend in this enchanting middle grade novel from the New York Times bestselling author of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (soon to be a major motion picture!), Jenny Han.

Annemarie Wilcox, or Shug as her family calls her, is beginning to think there's nothing worse than being twelve. She's too tall, too freckled, and way too flat-chested. Shug is sure that there's not one good or amazing thing about her. And now she has to start junior high, where the friends she counts most dear aren't acting so dear anymore -- especially Mark...

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"A great read."

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Jenny Han is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before series, now Netflix movies. She is also the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling The Summer I Turned Pretty series, now streaming on Amazon Prime, as well as Shug, and Clara Lee and the Apple Pie Dream. She is the coauthor of the Burn for Burn trilogy, with Siobhan Vivian. Her books have been published in more than thirty languages. A former librarian, Jenny earned her MFA in creative writing at the New School. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (October 23, 2007)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1416909435
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1416909439
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12 years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 680L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.13 x 0.6 x 7.63 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #92,453 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #72 in Teen & Young Adult Clean & Wholesome Romance
- #154 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Emotions & Feelings
- #252 in Teen & Young Adult Friendship Fiction

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Jenny Han is the New York Times bestselling author of The Summer I Turned Pretty series; Shug; the Burn for Burn trilogy, cowritten with Siobhan Vivian; and To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and P.S. I Still Love You. She is also the author of the chapter book Clara Lee and The Apple Pie Dream. A former children’s bookseller, she earned her MFA in creative writing at the New School. Visit her at DearJennyHan.com.

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Customers find the story engaging with an innocent narrative and a melancholy tone. They describe the romance as cute and great for girls ages 9-13. Readers appreciate the gradual buildup of emotions and find the book addictive, with real tears, laughter, and excitement.

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Customers enjoy the story. They find it engaging with a sweet plot twist at the end. The simple plot and easy-to-read style are appreciated. Readers appreciate the different kind of love story that keeps them guessing.

"...It's not just a great story for my daughter and similar girls, but it has actually accomplished something that I was truly afraid would never happen..." Read more

"...The story did feel a little flat – but I liked the simplistic plot and easy to read style (though it is targeted to a young audience)...." Read more

"...If you are looking for a incredible story that sucks you in and makes you cry read this book!..." Read more

"...all but instead an awesome plot twist occurred and the end of this book was just perfect. I read this book in hours it was adorable and unexpected...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the romance in the book. They find it a great read for girls ages 9-13, especially teenagers. The book is full of relatable aspects of teenage life and gives them nostalgia for their first love. Readers describe the love story as different and enjoyable.

"...This is a cute romance book for ages 9-13. But i actually loved it. I felt like i was in the book!..." Read more

"...I read this book in hours it was adorable and unexpected. Great for any girl, especially teenagers. A great read." Read more

"I loved this book. A different kind of love story that keeps you wondering what's going to new event is going to happen next" Read more

"This book is so sweet and gives me nostalgia of a first love...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They find it engaging, with a gradual build that stirs emotions like laughter and tears. The writing style is smooth and the tone is melancholy. Overall, readers describe the book as a quick and enjoyable read.

"...So, combined with Han’s smooth writing style and a slow but gradual build with pacing, ‘Shug’ braces at that edge of adulthood expertly...." Read more

"...read the entire thing in 1 sitting, this book breaks your heart, makes you smile, and is a fantastic read...." Read more

"...I love this book. It got real emotions out of me, real tears, laughter, nerves, excitement, everything...." Read more

"Such a quick and good read! finished it all today:) this book was so good I even started crying at one point; I can definitely relate to Annemarie!!!" Read more

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"‘Shug’ is cute and thoroughly enjoyable. It is everything that I’ve come to expect from Jenny Han...." Read more

"...I read this book in hours it was adorable and unexpected. Great for any girl, especially teenagers. A great read." Read more

"...But still is really good and cute, many things she talk was like the way I used to think on that age." Read more

"...Threatens over time that she is extraordinary, and beautiful. She also learns about real life and true friendship." Read more

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Samantha Smith
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Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2025
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Since i love the author Jenny han i just had to give this a try. This is a cute romance book for ages 9-13. But i actually loved it. I felt like i was in the book! It lasted me only two days though but i wish i can read it for the first time again. 😅

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Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2025
Since i love the author Jenny han i just had to give this a try. This is a cute romance book for ages 9-13. But i actually loved it. I felt like i was in the book! It lasted me only two days though but i wish i can read it for the first time again. 😅

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Kawboy
My Daughter Loves This Book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2013
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I'm giving this book a 5 star rating based solely on a conversation I had with my 13 yr old daughter last night. I purchased the book about a month ago for her based on the descriptions and reviews. Her earlier experiences in reading literature (in school) were not great, and left her with the impression that reading was something she would never enjoy. I've been an avid reader since my pre-teens, and read several major novels (J. Michener, James F Cooper, J.R.R. Tolkien, etc) at a very young age for sheer enjoyment. I was very concerned that my daughter's early impressions of reading would deprive her of what I enjoyed so much. The reviews and storyline of Shug sounded to me like something that she could relate to. She's a "young" 13, and so I didn't want to get anything that was too grown up - she'll discover those things soon enough. Last night she showed me that she only has about 20 pages left in the book. She flat out said that she loved it, because it seemed like it was written about her and the girls (and one boy she likes) in school. Her reaction was such a relief to me (and herself I'm sure) that I feel absolutely delighted with this purchase. It's not just a great story for my daughter and similar girls, but it has actually accomplished something that I was truly afraid would never happen; it made my daughter realize what an amazing journey can be found in the pages of a book. In this age of hi-speed information and digital screened gadgetry, this was a real blessing to us both.

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Casey Carlisle
Realistic fiction at its best with Han’s easy-breezy style
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2016
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‘Shug’ is cute and thoroughly enjoyable. It is everything that I’ve come to expect from Jenny Han. A young protagonist dealing with the pressures of coming of age. Moments of flightiness, misunderstanding and heartbreak. It’s all here.

Shug, an affectionate nickname for out protagonist, Annemarie, is teetering on the edge of childhood, about to take the first steps of maturity and claiming womanhood. Her perceptions of gender roles, of responsibility, are that mix of naive and clear black and white… but as in life, nothing really works that way. So Shug has to find a way to learn to deal with it all.

Her best male friend Mark, and BFF Elaine are facing issues of their own. As they start to grapple with independence and carve out the person they want to grow into, it inevitably leads to distance. Distance from Shug. Somehow they have to navigate this predicament and determine what it means for each of their relationships.

Jack, (one of Marks best friends) also faces the same conundrum, but as Shug grows to learn more about him, soon discovers he is nothing like she first assumed.

Shug’s parents are grappling with difficulties in their own relationship as well - and this throws her compass for safety spinning.

All of this leads to an engaging read about life, relationships and saying goodbye to a part of your childhood.

The narrative is deliciously innocent, while the tone of the novel more melancholy. So, combined with Han’s smooth writing style and a slow but gradual build with pacing, ‘Shug’ braces at that edge of adulthood expertly. The story did feel a little flat – but I liked the simplistic plot and easy to read style (though it is targeted to a young audience). A pleasant read for an afternoon.

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Kristen
One of my favorite
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2025
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I love this book there is nothing bad in it so it is appropriate. It was a quick read perfect to bring with you anywhere.

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Shug (INCREDIBLE!!!!)
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2019
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I recently reread this book for the second time, It was absolutely amazing! Both times that I have read this book I have sat down and read the entire thing in 1 sitting, this book breaks your heart, makes you smile, and is a fantastic read. Beautifully written and you just become so attached to the characters. I was struggling to find something to read for months and I just couldn’t seem to find anything that grabbed me. I tried out this book and I spent my entire day not being able to look away from my screen! If you are looking for a incredible story that sucks you in and makes you cry read this book! After reading this story it was very clear that I had a new favorite!! I highly recommend this. I rate it 5 stars

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K.D.
Glad I did.
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2012
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I almost didn't buy this book. But, I decided I might as well. I'm glad I did. I started reading this book only to predict the end of the book. Or so I thought. The cliche plot I had predicted didn't happen at all but instead an awesome plot twist occurred and the end of this book was just perfect. I read this book in hours it was adorable and unexpected. Great for any girl, especially teenagers. A great read.

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SWEET AS A CHERRY POPSICLE
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2014
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The only reason I first started reading "Shug" was because I was a huge fan of Jenny Han. When I finished the book (at 2:00 am) I was crying because it was done. This heartwarming story about "Shug" Wilcox is addictive. As a young girl myself, I can relate to Shug who has a huge crush on her best friend Mark. Her only problem is that she isn't sure he likes her back. While Shug is struggling with her love life, she has been facing problems at home such as her alcoholic mom and her absent father. As Shug goes through Junior High she realizes how special she is.

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Shug
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2013
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I loved this book. A different kind of love story that keeps you wondering what's going to new event is going to happen next

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Shelli
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Reviewed in Canada on January 9, 2021
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Elena Soto
SECOND PART????
Reviewed in Spain on May 30, 2020
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it was one of the best books i,ve ever read AND IT DOESNT HAVE A SECOND PART?love the end and love the characters

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Felicity
Relaxing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 6, 2013
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A Chick-Flick in a book; its very sweet and a relaxing read, and for a quiet evening or times when you are able to read it, it does make you want to read it on,

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Süße Geschichte
Reviewed in Germany on April 12, 2015
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Teilweise etwas nervig, die Hauptfigur und andere Figuren. Die Liebesgeschichte hingegen hat mein Herz erwärmt.

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Hass wird zu Freundschaft, dann Verliebtheit; es entwickelt sich glaubwürdig und schön.
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eine romantische Story mit Witz und nem einigermaßen schönen Ausgang. Schade, dass es keinen zweiten Teil gibt

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andrew jaggard
Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 7, 2015
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