"Sloppy Firsts" by Megan McCafferty follows the life of Jessica Darling, a smart and witty high school junior who navigates the ups and downs of adolescence. Dealing with her best friend's sudden departure and the chaos of teenage life, Jessica struggles with her identity, her relationships, and the pressures of fitting in. Through a series of diary entries, she expresses her thoughts on love, friendship, and the complexities of growing up. As Jessica grapples with her feelings for the enigmatic Marcus Flutie, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery that captures the humor and heartache of teenage life. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Jessica Darling Novels .

This book has been graded for interest at 13-17 years.

There are 298 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2001 by Turtleback Books .

Megan McCafferty is the New York Times bestselling author of the Jessica Darling series, which includes SLOPPY FIRSTS, SECOND HELPINGS, CHARMED THIRDS, FOURTH COMINGS and PERFECT FIFTHS. You can visit her online at www. meganmccafferty. com.