The Loser's Guide to Life and Love
by A. E. Cannon

    THE LOSER'S GUIDE TO LIFE AND LOVE by A. E. Cannon
    Category:  Contemporary
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 9+
    Release Date:  6/24/08
    Publisher:  HarperTeen
    Reviewed by:  Steph
    Rating:  5 Stars


    Ed McIff works at Reel Life Movies where he has to dress in frilly shirts and wear a name tag that doesn't even say his
    own name, but that of Sergio.

    Often, to pass the time, Ed and his best friend, Scout, like to imagine who the mysterious "Sergio" really is. One day,
    when a beautiful girl comes in named Ellie, Ed pretends to not be his loser-self, but the super-cool and suave Brazilian
    Sergio.

    While pursuing Ellie, Ed finds that he actually has feelings for his longtime best friend, Scout. But the only problem is
    that Ed's other best friend, Quark, also wants to be with Scout. What will happen when Ellie finds out that Ed is really
    Sergio? What will happen when Quark and Ed battle for the same girl? What will come of this complicated love
    square?

    Cannon creates truly entertaining characters in this very fast-paced story about a teenage boy finding out who he is and
    what he wants. While the story is somewhat clichéd, the reader is sure to be entranced by this romantic comedy.

    The main character of Ed is hilarious in a dorky way that makes him the favorite of any reader. Overall, this book is a
    great read for teen readers wanting a little Days of Our Lives mixed with Boy Meets World.