Recently I've been discovering more and more really great books and authors that I adore--and one of these is by the one and only Maureen Johnson!
My favorite book by Maureen has to be the YA novel Suite Scarlett, which is a fun and witty roller coaster ride through part of a New York summer with Scarlett as she deals with some realistic issues in cool situations (as well as some not-so-cool ones); You'll laugh out loud with this hilarious novel that involves everything from hotels to cancer. I absolutely can't wait for the sequel, Scarlett Fever to come out February 1st!
More things I love about this book/author:
a) If you have a Kindle, unlike some YA authors, you can find her books there, (even the new ones, like Scarlett Fever) which saves money and trees (what could be better?).
b) Maureen writes with her own style and flair which stands out, draws you in, and keeps you there.
c) Maureen's Twitter! You thought her books were entertaining, read her Twitter! She covers everything from random thoughts (hamsters, drills, jars, you know, the norm) to giving away free stuff to answering questions. Seriously, check it out!
d) Suite Scarlett is fantastic, even re-reading it (yes, it's that good)!
Suite Scarlett is a fabulous read that you won't regret! So what are you waiting for? Go for it!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Allie Finkle Fun!
Meg Cabot's YA novels are like candy that teen girls just seem to devour, and now younger girls can share that thrill too.
The Allie Finkle series by Meg Cabot (Ages 8-12) is super cute, super funny, and super addicting. Meg Cabot was nice enough to send me a hardback Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls #4: Stage Fright as well as an ARC Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls #5 Glitter Girl's and the Great Fake Out, and even though they were made for girls younger than me, I simply loved them and wished they were around when I was that age.
I especially liked Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls #4: Stage Fright because it was very realistic. Like Allie, not everyone gets the part that they *Really Super Wanted* in a play, but Allie finds away to go along and make the best of it. The theatre part of the book was very accurate, and Allie's fun attitude made it even better. The book covers being slightly jealous of the girl who got the
part you wanted (who ends up being one of Allie's best friends!),being disappointed in the role you got, and then getting over it. Haven't read it? Then go, go, GO! (On the hardcover version, the book jacket comes off so you can personalize a poster for your very own play! A great gift.)
Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls #5 Glitter Girl's and the Great Fake Out had that great moral lesson without extremely dulling the book, which earns it two big thumbs up from me. Somehow, I think all of us have gotten ourselves someway or another in the sticky (and stinky) situation Allie gets herself into in this book. A must read.
I would say that one thing I enjoyed most about the Allie Finkle series was what a strong and positive character Allie was that we see lacking in so many books today; it's great to see a character who loves animals, has her goals of what she wants to be when she grows up, and has her feet on the ground. Allie is a lovable and well balanced character that you wish you knew; sure, she likes ballet and buys pink accessories for her kitten but she also loves playing super spy and is good at math and science.
A standout in the books is how honestly Meg Cabot writes what's going on in Allie's head. She's not a perfect stick in the mud, but a sassy, and positive role model.
These books are a great recommendation for young girls!
List of Allie Finkle Book's:
Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls #1: Moving Day
Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls #2: The New Girl
Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls #3 Best Friends and Drama Queens
Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls #4: Stage Fright
Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls #5: Glitter Girls and the Great Fake Out
The Allie Finkle series by Meg Cabot (Ages 8-12) is super cute, super funny, and super addicting. Meg Cabot was nice enough to send me a hardback Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls #4: Stage Fright as well as an ARC Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls #5 Glitter Girl's and the Great Fake Out, and even though they were made for girls younger than me, I simply loved them and wished they were around when I was that age.
I especially liked Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls #4: Stage Fright because it was very realistic. Like Allie, not everyone gets the part that they *Really Super Wanted* in a play, but Allie finds away to go along and make the best of it. The theatre part of the book was very accurate, and Allie's fun attitude made it even better. The book covers being slightly jealous of the girl who got the
part you wanted (who ends up being one of Allie's best friends!),being disappointed in the role you got, and then getting over it. Haven't read it? Then go, go, GO! (On the hardcover version, the book jacket comes off so you can personalize a poster for your very own play! A great gift.)
Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls #5 Glitter Girl's and the Great Fake Out had that great moral lesson without extremely dulling the book, which earns it two big thumbs up from me. Somehow, I think all of us have gotten ourselves someway or another in the sticky (and stinky) situation Allie gets herself into in this book. A must read.
I would say that one thing I enjoyed most about the Allie Finkle series was what a strong and positive character Allie was that we see lacking in so many books today; it's great to see a character who loves animals, has her goals of what she wants to be when she grows up, and has her feet on the ground. Allie is a lovable and well balanced character that you wish you knew; sure, she likes ballet and buys pink accessories for her kitten but she also loves playing super spy and is good at math and science.
A standout in the books is how honestly Meg Cabot writes what's going on in Allie's head. She's not a perfect stick in the mud, but a sassy, and positive role model.
These books are a great recommendation for young girls!
List of Allie Finkle Book's:
Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls #1: Moving Day
Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls #2: The New Girl
Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls #3 Best Friends and Drama Queens
Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls #4: Stage Fright
Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls #5: Glitter Girls and the Great Fake Out
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