Brand X: The Boyfriend Account

THE BOYFRIEND ACCOUNT by Laurie Gwen Shapiro
Category: Contemporary
Age Recommendation: Grades 9+
Release Date: 10/10/06
Publisher: Delacorte
Reviewed by: Jennifer Rummel
Rating: 4 Stars

One sick day changes Jordie's life. The day she’s sick is the most important day for determining the required school
internships. She really wants the newspaper intern, but misses out on the interviews. Instead she’s offered one of the more
unique internships, which comes directly from the principal's brother. He works for an advertising agency that makes toys for
fast food meals. Fighting to let out her creative side, Jordie is happy to take the position. She just needs to get her mom on
board.

Once the position is officially hers, Jordie's mouth gets her into a tad bit of trouble. She lets out some personal information
about the "perfect" boy in her pre-calculus class. Convinced that she has a zero chance of dating him, she agrees to try
different techniques her bosses suggest. Shared milkshakes, a sombrero, a fake pizza delivery, and a push-up bra episode all
end up humiliating Jordie. Can she figure out a way to juggle both her personal life and her internship without becoming a
social outcast?

BRAND X: THE BOYFRIEND ACCOUNT takes a typical internship and adds high school drama, creating a book not to
be missed. In a strictly science and math school, Jordie struggles to fit in and accept her differences. In understanding herself
better, Jordie’s outlook on life gains a fresh perspective.