The second book in the New York Times bestselling phenomenon from Meg Cabot. It's not easy being Nikki. Ever since former tomboy Emerson Watts' accident at the SoHo Stark Megastore - and subsequent brain transplant into the body of teen supermodel Nikki Howard - her life has changed dramatically. Em's trying to handle the demands of school, modeling, fending off Nikki's creepy ex-boyfriends, and living with celebutante Lulu Collins. Will this former tomboy be able to make it in the world of high fashion? What will happen if she can't? Grade 9 Up—In Airhead (Scholastic, 2008), Nikki Howard has the life most girls only dream of—she is a drop-dead gorgeous supermodel living it up in one of Manhattan's most luxurious buildings while partying with the super-famous, the beautiful, and the mega-rich. However, it isn't actually Nikki Howard who's enjoying it all. Emerson Watts's brain is in her body due to an accident that left the real Nikki brain dead and Em suffering a fatal accident at the Stark Megastore for which Nikki is the advertising face. Stark employs surgeons to perform a risky and expensive brain transplant on Em, and she must continue working for Stark Enterprises or her family will lose everything. Worst of all, she can't even tell her best friend and longtime crush Christopher who she really is. In this book, Nikki's brother turns up asking for his sister's help in finding their mysteriously missing mother, and Em realizes that there is a very dangerous side to Stark Enterprises. Em's narrative emphasizes the contrast between an ordinary teen and the high-stakes life of fame; she must reconcile a genuine longing for her best friend with the exuberance of over-the-top romantic gestures. Teens will relate to her down-to-earth self-deprecating humor and look forward to the next installment in Em/Nikki's life.— Tara Kehoe, Plainsboro Public Library, NJ Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. The eponymously titled first volumein the Airhead series detailed 16-year-old Em’s experiences after her brain was transplanted into supermodel Nikki’s body. The second book climaxes when Em has the breakthrough moment she has longed for. Part romance, part crime thriller, and part comedy (with a splash of celebrity culture), the latest novel blends them all in an entertaining mix. The story turns in some surprising directions, but Em’s first-person narrative is as engaging as in the previous book. The final, heart-squeezing plot twist will have fans lining up for the promised sequel. Grades 7-10. --Carolyn Phelan Praise for the Airhead Trilogy: New York Times Bestseller Publishers Weekly Bestseller *"[A] far-fetched but rousing roller-coaster ride of a novel . . . This book is sure to fly off the shelves." - School Library Journal , starred review "Bag the tiara and get out the gun . . . Cabot delivers." - Publishers Weekly "[The] strong, amusing voice, the plot twists, and the possibility of romance will draw mystery and chick-lit readers alike." - Booklist "Em's witty character keeps this read both grounded and fun." - Kirkus Reviews MEG CABOT'S many series and books for adults, teens, and tweens have included multiple #1 New York Times bestsellers and have sold more than fifteen million copies worldwide. Her Princess Diaries series has been published in more than thirty-eight countries and was made into two hit films by Disney. Meg also wrote the New York Times bestselling Mediator, Airhead, Insatiable, and Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls series, as well as the award-winning novels All-American Girl and Avalon High. Meg lives in Key West with her husband and two cats. Visit Meg online at www.megcabot.com.