From School Library Journal
Grade 7-9-Fans of this self-absorbed teen won't be disappointed in this latest installment of her journal, which contains more of the same humor and detailed observations of the minutiae of adolescent life found in the first three books. However, the teen's total "shallowosity" can be somewhat tiresome. By the fourth book, one might hope for growth of her character, along with her "nunga-nungas" (breasts). Plot-wise, this book picks up where the last one left off. Georgia is still in love with Robbie, the SG (sex god), but is increasingly confused by her feelings for Dave-the-Laugh. Temporary distractions include her cat Angus impregnating a feline across the road, a class trip to Paris, and being made captain of the hockey team. But-"sadnosity"-at novel's end, the SG is off to Kiwi-a-gogo land (New Zealand) to work on an ecological farm. Georgia will be left alone with Dave-the-Laugh. Clearly, further confessions are on the way.Ronni Krasnow, New York Public LibraryCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.


From Booklist
Gr. 7-10. The fourth and ("probably") final entry into Georgia Nicolson's diary is as loopy and laugh filled as ever. The plot? Well, if it matters, Georgia has chosen Robby the Sex God over Dave the Laugh, and lots of good snogging ensues. But Georgia continues to experience red-bottomisity, as other boys besides Robby look good to her. Subplots? Angus the cat has gotten the kitty across the street pregnant, despite having his "trouser snake addendums" removed. True, this doesn't sound like much, but in the hands of Rennison, it's hysterical. Most of the fun stuff comes from the language, of course, and once again a glossary is provided for those who don't know their "conk" (nose) from their "bum-oley" ("quite literally their bottom hole"). The book also is permeated by a manic energy coupled with an utter disdain that pretty much says teenager. Bye-bye, Georgia; we'll miss you dancing in front of the open window in your nuddy-pants. Ilene Cooper
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Book Description

Georgia thought she had put her "red-bottomosity" to rest when she finally chose Robbie the Sex God over Dave the Laugh. Anyway, Dave the Laugh is now dating her friend Ellen (which didn't stop Georgia from snogging him at a party...)

But when Dave breaks up with Ellen and the Sex God is never around, Georgia doesn't know what to do! As always, in Georgia's life, nothing ever turns out as planned!


Card catalog description
The further confessions of teenaged Georgia Nicolson continue as, among other things, she begins to wonder if Robbie is really the right boy for her.

FROM OUR EDITORS

The Barnes & Noble Review
Louise Rennison's ultra-hilarious snog teen is back in the fourth fabbity-fab book of her "even further confessions."

Since Georgia's been dating the yummy scrumboes Sex God, Robbie, her glossy lips are always at the ready, and her "red-bottomosity" is kept under wraps. Along with Naomi the Sex Kitten's new litter (thank you, Angus), Robbie's announcement that his band will be traveling to Hamburger-a-gogo land (Georgia can only hope to go with), and a class trip to France, Georgia is one camper in a state of teenage splendiosity. The small trouble is, Georgia also wonders if Dave the Laugh might still be the guy for her, and when Robbie gives a surprise-ending twist to his travel plans, she gets a "weird feeling of reliefosity" that makes her wonder if she must venture out and bravely use her "red bottom wisely."

Another first-rate entry in the diary tales of Georgia, Nuddy-Pants will keep fans panting for more. While Rennison hasn't provided any earth-shattering events in her heroine's life, this book shows Georgia's true nuddy-pants personality to be just as funny as ever. With plenty of juicy hints at what's to come, this laugh-out-loud read is one not to miss. Shana Taylor

ANNOTATION

The further confessions of teenaged Georgia Nicolson continue as, among other things, she begins to wonder if Robbie is really the right boy for her.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Georgia thought she had finally put her "red-bottomosity" to rest when she chose Robbie the Sex God over Dave the Laugh, but now she's not so sure. Is she doomed to be a pop-star widow, or will she take her own bottom firmly in hand? As always, in this fourth book about Georgia's angst-filled confessions, nothing ever turns out as planned!

The first three books about Georgia by Louise Rennison have taken America by storm, landing on both the New York Times and Publishers Weekly best-seller lists. Dancing in My Nuddy-Pants is destined to boogie along in their path.

FROM THE CRITICS

Publishers Weekly

Just when Georgia thought she'd settled on Rob the Sex God rather than Dave the Laugh, Rob makes himself scarce and Dave breaks up with her friend Ellen, in this fourth confession in the series. Ages 12-up. (June) Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Children's Literature - Kathy Egner

This is the fourth book in the series of a young British teenage girl's diaries. Much of the story relates Georgia's infatuation with the SG (Sex God) and her fascination with her developing nunga-nungas (breasts). For those readers not familiar with the British slang that Georgia uses profusely, the dictionary at the back of the book will be helpful. For instance, in order to understand the title, one must know that "nuddy pants" are nude colored pants or, literally, no pants at all. So, dancing in nuddy pants means dancing nude. The writing is humorous, but Georgia is a self-centered character and, after awhile, becomes rather tiresome. On the other hand, judging from the popularity of Rennison's books, young teenage girls readily relate to Georgia and her problems and antics. 2002, Harper Tempest/Harper Collins,

VOYA - Stacy Dillon

With the return of Georgia and her confessions, awaiting readers will find her still dating the Sex-God Robbie while fancying Dave-the-Laugh at the same time, a situation with which many teens might identify. There are three main events that drive the plot: The girls take a school trip to Paris with the gorgey Mr. Henri, Robbie's band gets to tour in Scotland and the United States, and oversized cat Angus becomes a dad. There really is no more to tell. After finishing the book, one can come to the conclusion that, as with a Seinfeld episode, not much happens. The aforementioned events occur, but there are no real highs and lows within them. Georgia and her girlfriends pull the same kinds of stunts and go to the same kinds of parties as in the earlier titles, but this sameness should not bother Rennison fans at all. The author maintains the breezy, chatty style of the last three books and remains uncompromising about using British slang. A glossary in the back of the book employs Georgia's voice and is as tongue-in-cheek as the rest of the text. Most readers will not need it but will read through simply for fun. As did other titles, this one will fly off the shelves and leave the reader patiently waiting for more of Georgia's confessions. VOYA Codes: 3Q 5P J S (Readable without serious defects; Every YA (who reads) was dying to read it yesterday; Junior High, defined as grades 7 to 9; Senior High, defined as grades 10 to 12). 2003 (orig. 2002), HarperCollins, 224p,

KLIATT - Paula Rohrlick

The irrepressible Georgia is back, and that's cause for celebration for fans of her previous, hilarious titles, Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging, On the Bright Side, I'm Now the Girlfriend of a Sex God, and Knocked Out by My Nunga-Nungas (the first two are reviewed in paperback in this issue). In diary form, Georgia brings us up to date on the doings of her friends and family, her school ("Stalag 14"), and her boyfriend, aka "the Sex God," though all they do is "snog" (kiss). She is however fighting an attraction to Dave the Laugh as well, while keeping busy playing pranks (such as releasing the biology class's locusts in the caretaker's shack), visiting Paris with her classmates, bravely snitching on a group of bullies at schools, being a hockey captain, and keeping her wildcat Angus from terrorizing the neighborhood even more than usual. Much of the fun here is in the telling, as Georgia creates her own vocabulary: the U.S. is "Hamburger-a-gogo land," for example. A funny glossary at the end helps Americans with the British slang. Georgia may lack "great dignosity," as she puts it, but she is always "fabbity fab fab" and unfailingly entertaining. Great silly fun, but you need to read the other titles first to fully appreciate this one. KLIATT Codes: JS*￯﾿ﾽExceptional book, recommended for junior and senior high school students. 2003, HarperCollins, 224p.,

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