23rd December, 2006
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares
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An uplifting story of four good friends, Carmen, Lena, Tibby, and Bridget. This summer, they are turning sixteen. And this summer, they won’t be spending it together. Carmen is going to South Carolina to spend more time with her dad (her parents are divorced), Lena is going to Greece to visit her grandparents, Bridget will be going to soccer camp in Baja, California, and only Tibby will be staying home while working at Wallman’s.
The Pants. Carmen bought it at a thrift store and had not bothered to try it on. She did not think it will fit her at all and was planning to throw it away. But Bridget spotted it and asked Carmen to give it to her. Bridget tried it on and insists that her 3 friends try it too. Miraculously, the pants fit all of them comfortably and making them look really good in it. Thus, they believe it contains some unspeakable magic and decide to take turns in keeping it. On condition that they follow 10 rules, which they made together.
They vow to do something great in them. And when they are back together again, they would share with one another their stories of their achievements or downfalls during the summer.
This book has been made into a movie, and if I’m not mistaken, it was not shown in Malaysian cinemas although the VCD is on sale. The 4 best friends are played by Amber Tamblyn (Tibby), America Ferrera (Carmen), Blake Lively (Bridget), and Alexis Bledel (Lena).
I haven’t watched it yet but the book was quite okay. I don’t pretend to be over-enthusiastic about it but it’s a good read.
Buy Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (Book 1)
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