Bonjour Shanghai - (Bonjour Girl) by Isabelle Laflèche (Paperback)

About the Book

Clementine Liu is heading to Shanghai on an exchange. But with cute boys, drama at home, and a cutthroat local blogging scene, can she stay true to herself?

Book Synopsis

Clementine Liu is back for more fashion, dating, and drama!

Clementine Liu, the super-stylish fashion student behind the Bonjour Girl blog, is about to finish her first eventful year in New York City. Ready to put all the drama behind her, she's about to embark on a prestigious exchange program -- in Shanghai!

Before Clementine actually sets foot in China, though, a whole bunch of problems put her impending departure in jeopardy. Despite it all, Clementine flies off to Shanghai, where she immerses herself in the new, exciting fashion world and cutthroat blogging scene. There's also Henry, a charming classmate who's on a mission to capture her heart, despite her New York boyfriend.

Even halfway across the world, Clementine can't escape her problems. But can she find a way to survive and thrive while staying true to herself?

Review Quotes

Bonjour Girl is a witty piece of literature that explores different types of bullying from online abuse to public humiliation through Clementine's experiences at the Parsons School of Design. A must read for teens and their parents, Bonjour Girl exposes the impact of bullying and the importance of being your true self! All the while falling in love with fashion & beauty just a little more.-- "Jennifer Brodeur, for Bonjour Girl"

Clementine is a smart, strong female character who stands by her friends and has a strong moral compass.-- "CM: Canadian Review of Materials"

The world of high style is famous for focusing on fashions - not feelings. That's what makes Isabelle Lafleche's Bonjour Girl especially charming: Clementine's chic and timely adventures expose the grit behind the glamour, and paint a spirited and intimate portrait of fashion's enigmatic trenches. I only wish I had a book like this when I was growing up.-- "Jeanne Beker, for Bonjour Girl"

This irresistibly funny and at times heartrending story is a must-have for teen patrons who crave novels about strong heroines reaching for their dreams.-- "School Library Journal, for Bonjour Girl"

About the Author

Isabelle Laflèche's debut novel, J'adore New York, is an international bestseller. She has lived in New York and Toronto, and, most recently, Montreal.