This is a young adult book that is just like the movie with the same title. This was a very quick read (for me as I am an adult!), but I think it would be a great book for a teenager aged 12-15. It revolves around the lives of 4 teenagers as they spend their first summer away from each other. They share magical jeans, which they send to each other throughout the summer. These jeans fit them all and make them look fabulous, even though they are of all different body shapes and heights. These jeans also are with them as some wonderful and life-changing events happen. A note of caution: there are some sexual encounters in the book (not very explicit), so parents may want to consider that before letting their child read it.

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A good book, confusing in the start, but once you get used to the character stories jumping back and forth, it gets better.

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I decided to read this series after catching a few minutes of the first movie on ABC Family. I decided not to watch the rest of the movie as I wanted to read the book series first. I had to say that I really did enjoy this relatively light story of friendship. It takes a few pages to get used to the constant jumping between characters, but that's also what keeps the pace of the story moving. Tibby's story and Lena's story are the two that interested me the most. All in all, I really enjoyed it as a nice, light, quick read! :-)

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I'm glad I read this. A fast read that wasn't on a low level, and not filled with sex and drugs like other YA adults. I can see why this is a bestseller now.

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Great book! This is the beginning of the Pants series andso much fun to read. :) Very well written also. All of these books have made me cry.

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So many copies of this book is available that for a long time I avoided reading it until I realized that it won several awards. Now I am a great reader of recommended reading lists and award winning books. And, this one is indeed a very good choice for young women who are beginning to make independent decisions in their lives.

Briefly, four close friends find they will spend the summer apart after having spent summer after summer together. Their friendship and bonds help them cope with their mistakes, feelings and what happens beyond their control. The theme of the traveling pants strengthens their "safe" feelings and the friendship even though they are apart. Yes, it's like magic. A warm comforting read for the young and heart tingling for adults.

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Good beach read.

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This was an enjoyable read.

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Witty and well-written, there is something in this for all ages. One may think it's geared toward teenagers, but once you get reading it and start to sympathize with the characters, you realize it's something you can really relate to. I highly suggest it for anyone looking for a light-hearted read that will make you think and appreciate the ladies in your life.

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A great summer read! Very similar to the movie, but you get more insight on the characters. I found myself trying to figure out which one each of my friends in high school would have been. I am in my early twenites and it brought back great memories of when I was younger and saw my friends more frequently.

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Not just for young adults. My teenaged daughter and I have both enjoyed this series. This is the first in the series - where it all begins. A definite must read!

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Once there was a pair of pants. Just an ordinary pair of jeans. But these pants, the Traveling Pants, went on to do great things. This is the story of the four friends - Lena, Tibby, Bridget, and Carmen - who made it possible.

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Wow this book really touched me, it is a teen book, but I really enjoyed it, I think may read book 2.

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These books are fantastic. I could not put them down. When i finished with them i couldn't wait to read the next ones.

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Too mature for tweens but good for older teens or adults. I didn't like it very much though, I felt just "ho hum" about it.

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SO much better than the movie! I've read all 3 books in the series and am eagerly awaiting the fourth. Lighthearted yet poignant, a brilliant story about the depths of friendship. Each book gets better and better. I was crying by the end.

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I enjoyed this book

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Four very differt friend, one pair of magleal pants, and a great summer

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I saw the movie and enjoyed it so thought I would give the tape a try. I really enjoyed it. It is read by Angela Goethals and she does a great job. I highly recommend if you are a book on tape fan. This is a good story of four teenage girlfriends and the summer of their 16th +/- year.

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