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Okay, let's face it. My mom and I are never going to have a "normal" mother-daughter relationship because my mom isn't just my mother, she's my best friend. She would do anything for me, including asking her parents for the tuition money to send me to Chilton, this prestigious prep school that just accepted me. That was probably one of the toughest things she's ever done, although agreeing to weekly dinners in exchange for the loan probably runs a close second. My mom's just miserable at the mere thought of this. But the way I look at it? -- I'd just say life is going to get a lot more interesting.

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Great Book for Gilmore Fans!
Like Mother, Like Daughter is a book based on the first few episodes of the show Gilmore Girls. The stories are told from the point of view of 15-year-old Rory. The book begins with Rory wanting to attend a prep school and her mother Lorelai asking her estranged parents for a loan. The author does a wonderful job of summarizing so many episodes in such a short book. This book is definitely worth it if you're a fan of the show who missed those beginning episodes, or you just want to revisit the classic Gilmore Girls.

Amazing! Gilmore Girls is a Winner!
You cannot go wrong with getting this book... Gilmore Girls is an irresistible, humorous, incredible story of a mother and daughter's lives in a small town. Lorelei Gilmore is a young, hip mom, Rory is her very intelligent, fun daughter, and the quick, comedic quips in their conversations alone is the reason to read this novel. In the book, Lorelei works to get Rory into a special private school, and even has to ask her estranged parents for tuition. Wonderful book!Watch the TV show on WB 20, Tuesdays @ 8pm. This book is based on the first episode in the 1st season-- First season reruns will be running next season on Sunday evenings... Lauren Graham and Alexis Blendel play the two actresses... They are exceptional, talented actresses-- Romance, Comedy, Drama-- This show has it all!

Only for the uninitiated
As a big fan of the series (yes I'm not ashamed to admit it!), I don't feel a need to buy this, unless I'm looking for collector's items - the reason why this show is such a work of genius is the superb acting by the main cast, and the excellent work done by Amy Sherman Palladino, its creator. So go buy the soundtrack (you won't regret it if you love the show), read the episode transcripts (available at Gilmore-girls.net), buy the dvds (which I won't, because they can't be played where I am - here I insert a tiny plea for the dvd format to be changed :o) Pleeease!)... but there's little point buying the book, unless you haven't seen the first season before. For the rest of us who've spent the past few years captivated by our favourite mother-daughter team, you'll want the magic of the show, the real thing. The story re-written by someone else just doesn't cut it, I'm afraid.

A fun read
An entertaining,light book with our favourite fiction mother and daughter taking the lead! This is the first book out of four and it`s really good.It can be read seperately,but the fun continues in "I love you,(...)",so hang in there!

Like Mother, Like Daughter
This book is based on the TV show, Gilmore Girls. In this book it tells about all the first Gilmore Girls episodes. Form Rory's first kiss with Dean, to the reason why Lorelai an Rory have to go the the elder Gilmore Mansion for Friday night dinners. This book is full of laughes adn will keep you reading to the end.

I hope you enjoy it!!! ... Read more

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Just after Caroline Quiner starts teaching at the Concord School, she runs into her fiddle-playing neighbor Charles Ingalls, who's full of plans to head out west. As their friendship turns to courtship, Caroline realizes that she has a difficult decision ahead of her -- and a choice that may mean leaving behind her family and everything she's ever known.

A Little House of Their Own is the seventh and final book in the Caroline Years series, and brings the story right up to where Little House began -- to Laura.

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Here is the fascinating story of the first women to fly U.S. military aircraft—the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) of World War II. Although these pioneers were never allowed to fly in combat, they did fly in many essential wartime missions—some that the men didn’t even want to take on.

Through firsthand accounts, these women share their experiences as they test-fly newly repaired aircraft, drag banners behind their planes so male trainees can practice shooting moving targets (!), and ferry all kinds of aircraft from factories to military bases. Their courage, determination, and lively camaraderie make every page inspiring and surprising.

Yankee Doodle Gals will give today’s young people a new look at World War II and show them just how dramatically society has changed since then.

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In 1707, young Sarah Noble and her father traveled through the wilderness to build a new home for their family. "Keep up your courage, Sarah Noble," her mother had said, but Sarah found that it was not always easy to feel brave inside. The dark woods were full of animals and Indians, too, and Sarah was only eight!

The true story of Sarah's journey is inspiring. And as she cares for her father and befriends her Indian neighbors, she learns that to be afraid and to be brave is the greatest courage of all. ... Read more

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A great book to show the true meaning of courage.
This book is among one of the best pieces of children's literature I've ever read. We've read this book the last three years in my third grade classroom, and almost every child has loved Sarah's enduring journey. From beginning to end, the trials and tribulations of Sarah Noble are nothing short of couragous. A little girl must travel through the wilderness with her father to build a new home for the family. Sarah must take on an adult role and overcome her fears. Sarah not only learns the true meaning of courage, but must also grow up along the way.

The Courage of Sarah Noble
This is about a young girl who moves to the wilderness with father to build a family home. As they travel through the forest they see and hear wolves and other wild animals. After the house is finished her father leaves her with the indians while he returns for the rest of the family. It must have been very scarey for her. She is only eight years old. Our teacher Mrs. Anton teaches us the words we don't know. I like adventures and this is a great adventure story. I know everyone would like this book.I think my sister Taylor would like it too.

Shes so brave
Shes so brave becuse she stays with the indians.Relly she dose not whont to stey alone.I would recommend this book to my frinds.My favorit part was when she steded with the indans.

Keep Up Your Courage
Sarah Noble is really brave but in the beggining she was really scared of the forest. She had to move to a difforinte house because the house they had now was to small. She had to go threw the forest and find a house to live in.

I think sarah noble is the a very brave girl
this story is a about a girl named sarah noble . Her father and her travel thougth the wilderss. To biult a house in the wilderss.She is very brave to go and cook for her father in the wilderss.In this story she always says keep up your courage. ... Read more

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With her sixth novel, award-winning author Sarah Dessen offers up another generous helping of finely crafted storytelling about real teens dealing with real life. In The Truth About Forever, when asked how she is coping with her father's death, invariably seventeen year old Macy Queen's answer is"fine," when nothing could be further from the truth. In actuality, she is drowning in grief while maintaining a flawless façade of good grades and unblemished behavior. Though she feels lost when her boyfriend heads to "Brain Camp" for the summer, she finds herself a job with the quirky Wish Catering crew, and meets "sa-woon"-worthy Wes, whose chaotic lifestyle is in direct opposition to her own. As the two share their stories over the summer, Macy realizes she can no longer keep her feelings on ice. Though it feels like her future endedwith her dad's death, Macy's learns that forever is all about beginnings. Dessen charts Macy's navigation of grief in such an honest way it will touch every reader who meets her. All of the Dessen trademarks are here: a girl in transition, a wonderfully fleshed out cast of secondary characters, and of course, the luminous, powerful writing itself. The Truth About Forever will more than satisfy Dessen's legion of fans, and will win her countless more as well. Highly recommended. (Ages 12 and up) --Jennifer Hubert ... Read more

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Definately Something Good to Read
Sarah Dessen does it again! Her book, The Truth About Forever is the story of Macy, whose father died 1 and 1/2 years ago. Since then, she's set her sights on "trying to be perfect". Taking place during the summer of her 16th year, her "perfect", boring boyfriend, Jason is away. After Jason emails her saying he thounks it would be better if they take a breather, Macy goes out on a limb and takes a job catering. There she meets some fun-loving, good, kind-hearted teens and learns the real truth about forever. I loved this book because it was so realistic. It showed how chaos and disorder isn't always terrible.

a really good book!
This book is great! I read it in one day. Everyone knows Macy as the girl who saw her father die, her mother never talks to her and her boyfriend Jason is going away for the summer to Brain Camp. Macy, then meets the Wish Catering crew. Pregnant Delia, nerdy Bert, friendly Kristy, quiet Monica and gorgeous Wes. Wes has his own share of problems, he got busted for breaking into a house and he is an artist. Macy feels that everything has to be perfect, her boyfriend is perfect and she accepts that she will never be. Wes, though likes flaws. One night they began a game Truth. They keep asking questions back and forth and whoever passes will win the game. Macy begins to accept that her father dying was not her and begans to move on with her life, with the help of Wes.
I really enjoyed this book, I thought it brought out a lot of topics about being perfect and if anything would last forever. Macy was a great main character who was easy to identify with. Read it!

Another Fantastic BoOk by DeSSen*
Sarah Dessen's new book "the truth about forever," is to me a awsome book. What I liked about it was it taught you lessons, about forever, and your life.

On the morning when Macy's father dies he comes in and tells her to get up and go running. She mumbles and he goes without her. Her gulty concious does something to her and she goes pulling on her jogging things. It doesn't take long for macy to see her dad dead from a heart attack and a stranger giving him CPR. She can't cry and she is suddenly thrown into the "girl's dad died role." She wants everything to be perfect which drawls her to Jason. Jason, the smartest boy in her school has everything that Macy likes perfection. She won't allow herself to grieve, over her fathers death. When Macy helps Jason pack for brain camp for the summer she has to take his library desk job. Which doesn't work out so well. But when her mother throws a party for her newly bult condos. Macy is drawn to Wish catering and a seperate life she is finally happy. But things threaten to change that. Her mom's feelings about her and her fathers death. The fixing of the fathers precious beach house. And Jason and Becky coming home. She begins a relationship with Wes, and every girl who meets him thinks he is handsome, and as isabelle and morgan wish catering workers and macys friends...say that she is sa-wooning over him It shows there relationship develop and how Macy changes

I loved this book I thought that it was Fantastic I have already read it twice, If you loved sarah dessen's work you should get this if you never read her, you should read all of her books there great..her characters just come alive i love her what a great author...14 year old~*~

The Truth About Forever.
I am a huge fan of Sarah Dessen. She is truly a wonderful author and knows how to make a person visualize.

The Truth About Forever is about a girl named Macy who sadly lost her father right in front of her eyes. She is in most parents eyes the perfect child. She gets great grades, has a brainy boyfriend and a job at the local library. This all changes when she sends an email to her boyfriend who is in "braincamp". She signs it Love Macy which apparently makes her a clingy girlfriend even though they've been dating for over a year.

Anywho her boyfriend tells her he thinks they need a break and she decides to go out for a ride and winds up joining a catering company. She really grows with these people and though they are different from her usual friends they teach her more than her usual friends ever taught her.

This book keeps you reading, its compelling, stylish, funny, a tear-jerker and even witty.

Dessen shines as an author.

An amazing book
Macy starts the book a seemingly perfect teenager; Perfect grades, perfect job, perfect attitude, her mom in complete supportment of this lifestyle. To complete her perfection, she has Jason. Jason is her perfect boyfriend. During this time Macy never had a problem with her lifestyle. She liked who she was though she didn't believe she was perfect. She was also having trouble admitting her pain for her fathers death about ayear and a half ago. She cant seem to admit her grief for fear of being less than perfect. Then she meets Wes.
Her new life starts one summer afternoon right after Jason, afraid of commitment and also a terrible boyfriend, broke up with her for saying she loved him. Her mom, a real estate agent, is holding a catered party. The caterers are a small, crazy company called Wish. In a hectic short-staffed frenzy, Macy offers to help. Little does she know, her life as she knows it is gone.
Through Wish, she makes some new friends. Kristy: A party-crazy teenage girl with an amazing fashion sense. Bert: A kind of geeky guy with a great heart. Monica: A girl who doesn't say much, until you least expect it, and the most important...Wes: The complete opposite of everything Macy thought she was. He's perfect in a completely different way but Macy can't admit it. Her friendship with him continues to grow through a game they play called truth, they take turns asking any question and must answer with the truth. Through this, they exchange theyre deepest secrets.

Macys life is completely changed in a way she sees as the better. She is finally happy. Her mom sees it a different way and tells Macy she can know longer work at Wish or see any of her knew friends including Wes. Suddenly Macy's life is again thrown upside down.
This book has a slow start but once you get into it you cant put it down, its amazing. ... Read more

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What on earth is that princess up to now?

Hammer in hand, Princess Mia embarks on an epic adventure for one so admittedly unhandy: Along with her cohorts from school, she's off to build houses for the less fortunate. It doesn't take Mia long to realize that helping others -- while an unimpeachably noble pastime -- is very hard work. Will her giving spirit prevail? Will the house collapse due to royally clumsy construction? And most importantly, will Michael stop working long enough to kiss her?

What comes between Volumes IV and V of The Princess Diaries? Volume IV and a Half, of course!

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Oh my, Mia....
Well, this is a tiny volume of everyone's favorite series (besides the series about that English boy with the funny head scar) and it only took fifteen minutes (tops) to read. That said, you will not get the full impact of Mia's writtten musings and rants, but she does have her moments in this book. Volume 4 1/2 takes places over Spring Break, when the Gifted/Talented class goes and bulids houses for the less fortunate in West Virginia. Once again, my parents asked what was so funny when I was reading this book. I won't give it all away but, well, since you're nice, here's a little taste:
1. Mia is doing something with her finally realized talent that was discovered in Volume 4.
2. Boris gets bus sick. A lot.
3. Mia falls off the roof of the house. But only once, mind you.
4. Dairy Queens are good.
All of Meg Cabot's proceeds from Volume 4 1/2 go to the building of the first permannent Lower Eastside Girls Club of NYC. So buy, read, and feel good about helping. Also... there's a preview of Volume 5, "Princess in Pink," which looks to round out Mia's freshman year at Albert Einstein with what else but... prom. Egads. Enjoy!

Shorter than an Essay
Ok, before you decide you want to bite my head off, I am a GREAT big fan of The Princess Diary collection of books. This book, 4 ½ was very...very...short. Though I loved it and every thing was good...I have to say I was very disappointed. Let me explain.

First Mia convinces her pregnant mom to let her go to help homeless people build homes. Yes, seems noble doesn't it? Something that you would want your future ruler of your country to support, but her ulterior motive is to go so she could make out with her boyfriend, Michel. Her mother was convinced by the mentioning of Mia's Grandmother NOT wanting her to go.
So her father, also against her going to help the homeless, does not disagree, so not to contradict Mia's mother.

Mia gets on the bus to go to West Virginia (to build the homes) and the entire time is complaining, and thinking about making out with Michel. After the bus ride she complains some more, while building the house (in which she admits she is relatively useless) she complains, through the entire book it seems like Mia is complaining about something or the other.

She finally kisses Michel, I think once or twice in the book, and I'm not entirely sure if she even felt good about helping the family, because she isn't really thinking too much about them. Only about Michel.

Though this looks like a really bad review, I want to say that I did like the book, as I LOVED the others. I just wish that Meg Cabot could have maybe made it longer, as in adding in other thoughts besides the 'teen' hormonal infatuation of making out. I feel like I was stereo typed. LOVE MEG and all the Princess Diaries, just hope the next is a little more....enlightening.

Disappointing
I used to love the Princess Diaries series--they were my favorite books. But after book number three, I must say I am losing interest. Meg says that she would like to follow Mia through high school, but who would want to read while Mia becomes more and more shallow and snooty. She freaks out about the simplest things, like her boyfriend not being interested in making out with her. She is becoming the epitome of the teenage stereotype--sex-crazed, arrogant, and self-centered. I have to say that the books have lost their pizazz, their charm, and their funny wit that used to make me laugh out loud. This book is an extremely fast read, mostly focusing on Mia complaining about the fact that Michael won't kiss her constantly. I admire Meg Cabot as a writer, and have enjoyed her other books such as "Haunted" and "She Went All the Way." This series, however, is getting very old very fast.

The misinformed spout off...again!
First of all, this is a great book;like the other four volumes! The story is very entertaining as always, and doesn't deserve all the criticism it's been getting. I think it's great that Meg Cabot plans to write about ALL of Mia's highschool career! Another great thing is that the profit from the sales of this book are going to a worthy cause to help people; not just to the author as some seem to think. The "Princess Diaries" books are great and I hope there are many more to come!

Not worth the $$
I loved all the other Princess Diary books, but I think that this one was bad. There didn't seem to be much point in it, considering there was a bit more than 50 pages. Even the plot isn't that good.
"It doesn't take Mia long to realize that helping others -- while an unimpeachably noble pastime -- is very hard work. Will her giving spirit prevail? Will the house collapse due to royally clumsy construction? And most importantly, will Michael stop working long enough to kiss her?"

I think it would have been better if Meg Cabot had combined this with another book or just had not published it all. Hopefully other books by Cabot will be better. ... Read more

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Kaya Boxed Set
I have this set. It is enjoyable because you don't have to take the books out from a libray. I took the first book out and I also took out the third( the second was taken out). Its nice to have a boxed set so you know where they all are. The books---I enjoyed them alot. But the only thing is that some of the books(like book 1) I didn't enjoy as much as the others. I give this boxed set a high 4 stars!

Excellent Books
Last Christmas, just after she turned 5, my daughter received the present she wanted most--the complete set of Kaya books, her first experience of the American Girls. We began reading them together right away, and she loved them. While the reading level is higher than most of the American Girls books, she had few problems with comprehension as I read the text aloud. She began using many of the Nez Perce words she learned from the story--for some time, her daddy became "Toe-Ta" and I was "Eetsa." Another reviewer complained about the Native American religious beliefs scattered about the text. I found these to be in context for the character (after all, what would one expect given the culture and the time?), and when our faith differs from what is written in the book, it made for some good discussion. Kaya is a character who comes across as real--she makes mistakes, she has doubts, frustrations, and fears. What makes her a great character is that she learns from her mistakes and meets her fears head on with courage. Katie and I look forward to reading more American Girls books together over the years. Our introduction to them has made us eager for more.

I'm stunned!
My nine-year-old daughter and I read the Kaya stories several months ago. Now I'm ordering an extra set for her school library.

This is one of the two or three best American Girl series. The stories couldn't be more gripping and believable; and Kaya couldn't be more delightful. The stories also do a wonderful job of teaching about the Nez Perce.

Now, placing my order, I'm stunned to discover that your two featured reviews are critical of these books. Very idiosyncratic reactions. Go to the children's section of any bookstore and ask the staff what their customers think. Girls love these stories.

Also, you might include in your "If you liked this book . . ." listings Kathleen Ernst's "Trouble at Fort LaPointe."

Fie on the reviewers who panned Kaya. They're mistaken.

hmmm...
the book has alot of indian religious things cluttering it's pages. it was written on a very easy level compared to some of the other books. I was very dissapointed in the series. good morals were portrayed.

HOORAY FOR KAYA...BOO FOR HER STORIES
Kaya is currently the newest addition to the American Girls Collection. A nine-year-old Nez Perce girl growing up in the Northwest in 1764, Kaya's stories differ in many ways from the rest of the characters in the series...but are alike in many ways to the rest of the characters. Kaya starts out as a girl who only thinks of herself and thusly earns the nickname of "Magpie" after a bird known only for caring about itself. Like in the Josefina stories, foreign words appear in Kaya's books, but are explained in the back of each book with a brief glossary. An explanation for this is also in the front of the book, where readers are also taught the proper way to say Kaya's name. However, Kaya's books are longer and are a slightly harder read than some of the other books in the series. I would recommend them for children age 8 and over. As a 19 year old, I at times had a hard time following through with the story, as Kaya's parents aren't called the typical "Mom" and "Dad" like the other characters. My main gripes with her books were that some appeared to be filler. Sure, the Nez Perce had routine in their lives. But so did Felicity, Josefina, Kirsten, Addy, Samantha, Kit, and Molly. It just seems that Kaya's stories are somewhat flat. My favorites were books 3 and 4: Kaya's Hero and Kaya and Lone Dog. These two books had more adventure to them than the rest and showed a different side to Kaya and her tribe. Having some Cherokee anscestry in my veins, I had a hard time believing that the Nez Perce were that boring! I can, to some point, understand why the books do not follow the patterns of the rest in the series: Kaya did not go to school--she was taught by her family. Kaya and her tribe had probably never heard of Christmas, either, since Christmas is a holiday of the Christian variety. As for the quality--Kaya's boxed set is very nice--I bought the... hardcover set. Like all the rest of the books, they are well made. The box stands by itself--it's hard cardboard. The books are sewn tight and the covers and jackets are nice. I work in a library, and have often heard the children's librarian remark about how well made the American Girls Collection books are--they can circulate (check out) for over 100 times before being discarded. That's a rare feat--most books end up being thrown out by the time they are checked out 50 times! Despite the fact that Kaya's story is lackluster, Kaya herself was really well written about. But it's the other things that aren't explained in the book. I would have loved to hear more about what the Nez Perce think of Coyote, of whom most of their legends are devoted to. It was little unexplained things like that that had me lost--since in some of the stories, Kaya and her family and tribe say and do things that are not explained very well to the reader. ... Read more

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Great birthday gift
I gave my daughter and her friend The Girls' Book of Wisdom as one of their birthday party gifts. My daughter has not put down the book since she began reading it on Saturday night. Between the birthday celebration, drives in the car to the store, church, dinner, free time, and bedtime, she has enjoyed it so much. She wants me to read it when she's done with it. She keeps me posted on what chapter she's on, and the last I heard she was on chapter 9. She is so fascinated with all the quotes and particularly with the women quoted. I look forward to giving her The Girls' Guide to Life on her real birthday.

A motivating, empowering book for girls (and grownups too!)
Dee's book is all about girl power! It includes quotes from women and girls that inspire and empower. The book speaks to grownups as much as it does girls. I'm 32 and got a copy for myself. Reading a page a day is a great way to get an extra burst of energy and "can do" attitude. For girls, these quotes will help build self-esteem and a strong, healthy sense of identity.

A good inspirational book
My best friend bought it for me and I just wanted to cry as I was reading through it. I recommend it for anyone who needs their spirits raised.

Great job!
For Christmas, my mom bought me this book. I love reading all the quotes and how they're categorized into different subjects.  Thanks for publishing a great inspirational book for girls today and keep up the good work.

Perfect bedside table book
"To think and to be fully alive are the same," said  sociologist and historian Hannah Arendt (1906 -1975).  If that's the case, this book will make you become "fully alive."  This quote is in the chapter titled "Thinking," which joins others on goals, creativity, love and romance, adversity, sports, and many more. All of the quotes are written by women. Most are not so deep that you can't figure them out; just profound enough for you to think or laugh. This book is a fun read.  It's perfect to flip through before you go to sleep, or gulp most of it down in one sitting. ... Read more

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Halley has always followed in the wake of her best friend, Scarlett. But when Scarlett learns that her boyfriend has been killed in a motorcycle accident, and that she's carrying his baby, she's devastated. For the first time ever, Scarlett really needs Halley. Though their friendship may be tested by the strain, like a true friendship, it will endure. ... Read more

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Great Book
i think this book was great and it really relates to all teenage girls because friendship is very important i mean i dont know what i would do without my best friend.This book is about a girl(Halley) who never really did anything bad but one summer its like evrything goes wrong.Her best friend Scarlett is in a major dillemma after her boyfriend(Michael) dies in a motorcycle accident and then later on finds out she is pregnant with his baby.Macon Faulkner was Michael's best friend and is basically a trouble maker that Halley starts goin out with.they date for 3 months and he starts wanting to have sex with her but she isnt ready.everything is getting messed up.she is getting grounded constantly and always in trouble.but to find out more do yourself a favor and read this AWESOME book! And like it says on the cover "Anyone who's ever had a best friend --- or a first love -- will understand" and its SO true

My opinion on the book Some one like you By Melissa Hulbert
Everyone reads books.You might even find a book that you really enjoy. I read the book Someone like you by Sarah Dessen.I really enjoyed this book a lot.
My book has two main Charecters in it. The first Charecter in my book is Halley. Halley is a normal teenager that faces every day problems like her parents, school,work and boys. Halley's mom thinks it's a good idea for her to go to a sisterhood camp over summer vacation. She falls in love with a boy named Macon. Her parents don't quite approve of him,but she dosen't care. The second charecter is Scarlett Thomas. Scarlett lives at home with her mother. Scarlett seems to find herself in a lot of trouble. She meets this boy named Michael Sherwood and falls in love with him. She soon finds out that she is pregnet with his baby. Scarlett also finds out that Michael has been killed in a motorcycle accident. She relises she needs Halley a lot because with out her she would have nobody. Scarletts mom wants her to give the baby up for adoption.As the year goes on Halley and Scarlett relise they need each other more then ever.The story takes place in a small quite town called Lake view.
Some literary elements that were used by the autor were things like imagery. At certain points in the book the details she was giving were great. When Halley and Malcon were at the top of a cliff she described it and it almost felt as if I were there. The setting of the Book was very exact.She decribed how looking out of Halleys window you could see Scarlett fron across the street. The author also told how the yards looked and the houses in her neigborhood looked. Sarah Dessen describes her charecters in every detail. She gave everything from how they look to evey little thing they do in specific detail.
I personaly thought Someone Like You was a great book. I liked it most of all because it deals with some issues that teens face everyday. Like getting pressured to have sex and girls at sixteen getting pregnet. The girl Scarlett still manages to go to school and do the things she does everyday. Halley learns that getting pressured to have sex isn't something that is just going to go away. I would recommend this book to teenage girls.I think they would find this book interesting and hopefully they would recommend it to someone else.

Sarah Dessen is AMAZING!
Sarah Dessen is one of my favorite writers of all time, her genuine voice, witty remarks, and spectacular talent make for some of the best chick lit around. Each of her novels is unique, with a special meaning and another beautiful tale. Her writing style is addictive and makes for a fast and captivating read. =) This is my personal favorite, as I can most identify with her character, it is both inspirational and empowering. I would recommend this to anyone! =)

The 2nd Best Book I've Ever Read
Someone Like You has to be the 2nd best book I've ever read, with That Summer, also by Sarah Dessen being the 1st. Both these books are wonderful stories, captivating the reader's attention. Dessen's stories have especially great endings, leaving the reader wanting more. I cannot wait to read her other three books.

Something Like This Book
This is one of my all time favorite books in the entire WORLD! I can relate some of what is happening to Halley to me, I love this about a book. I wish that there was another book like this one, so I could read it, and love it. There are so few books that are so true, captivating, lovable, and have romance. This is one of them. I have read all of Sarah Dessen's other novels, and all are good. If you liked this book (which i KNOW you will) you should definatley get the others. They are all just as good. "Someone Like You" really touched my heart. ... Read more

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Captures your mind and heartwarming
When my 8th grade Language Arts teacher did these book reccomondations every month, one of those times she reccomended scribbler of dreams.I read a few pages and then abandoned the book for a year. Well now this year I approached high school, during my off periods I wander off into the FHS library~my sanctuary. I looked through the new book section and found scribbler of dreams again. Sitting in a comfy chair my mind sank into this book. This book allowed me to enter the world of Kaitlin who has this burden of her father being a murderer, which is really depressing. Going to a new high school in your senior year is challenging..really difficult since it's the last year. Reading about the love that Bram and Kaitlin shared I thought was very touching, it's not the hots or puppy love..it's true love. reading this book I acutally cried because a love Kaitlin/Bram could have maybe threatened by her past and the passion they both have is simply beautiful.'life is beautiful'. This book I could relate a bit though my relationship wasn't that amazing and sweet sadly. Love can be bitter and yet sweet like an orange.

Where a Lie Can Lead
The title of this book is Scribbler of Dreams by Mary E. Pearson. It was a great book, and I enjoyed it a lot. The reason I like this Book is because it has a strong love story with teens, and I enjoy these kinds of books. Scribbler of Dreams is about a 17 year-old girl named Kaitlin Malone that grows up in a family that for generations has hated the Crutchfield family. When her father goes to prison her mother is obligated to send her and her sister Abby to a Crutchfield school because they are low on money, and couldn't afford to send them to the expensive private school. Kaitlin has trouble fitting in because shes a shy girl, but then meets a boy at lunch named Bram. She and Bram get really close when he asks to draw her to practis his drawing of people. When he was done he signed BC. Kaitlin then found out that his last name was Crutchfield. She then panics and doesn't know what to do. She ends up telling lie on top of lie in fear of losing Bram, the one she loves, and the thought of her family thinking she was a trader. After a long time she knows she has to tell Bram, but doesn't know how.

Very inspiring ...
This book describes the transition a teenaged senior working toward positive change and looking at the negative ties of her ancestory. I couldn't put the book down, the author has a way of keeping you deep into the realization and adventure of the story. It is an easy read and has an inspiring moral that we all can grab onto and learn from.

the best!
I love this book. Not like I love my doggie shadow. (If you know my family you would see that we are so dog lovers) but I really love this book. I really love the characters and you can see it like a movie in your mind. It is so like the love/loss struggle of Romeo and Juliet.
The characters Kaitlin Malone and Bram Crutchfield are two wonderfully rich characters whose families hated each other from the beginning of time, but when Kaitlin changes schools and enrolls as Hampton, she meets on the first day, (guess who?) Bram Crutchfield. When she first meets him she doesn't know what his last name is and they begin a friendship that turns into a relationship. When Kaitlin figures out that his name is Crutchfield, she is crushed... She loved him and the she found out that the Crutchfields aren't bad people.
I love the ending and it is so sweet! I cant tell the ending because it will ruin it. But I will tell you that neither of them dies like in Romeo and Juliet. ;)

excellent
you cannot find a better book anywhere. Pearson has you relating to the characters, and makes you feel what the character is feeling ... Read more

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The start of hormonal changes can be troubling, even traumatic, for young girls. Now fully revised and updated with a parents' guide, Period explains in a straightforward manner the changes all girls go through, answers common questions, and includes a brief description of a pelvic exam. ... Read more

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Good Book!
I purchased this book for my 11 year old step daughter. I didn't tell her that I bought it but when it came in the mail I just gave it to her and told her she needed to read it and then we could talk about it. She absolutely LOVED it and read it all the first night she had it. It is very age appropriate I think and doesn't give away too much information. Very good buy!

College Student Review
I read this book in a child development course. I think it is an excellent book to give a child who has no mother or female role model to explain womanly changes. This book thoroughly describes a woman's period and all the details that men cannot describe if they tried. Such as, how to put in a tampon properly, natural cramp remedies, and symptoms of PMS. Of course this book is an excellent source for all teens with or without mother-figures, however, if you are a single father or in a gay marraige with a child - this is the book to give your daughter.

Great Book for Pre Teen Girls
I bought this book for my daughter when she was 11 right after her first period. She was very happy to have it and carried it around for days reading and re-reading it. She shared it with several of her classmates and one even kept it all summer. She happily got it back (in a very used state) and is referencing it again. I tried to prepare her for the changes but this book covered things I forgot (which she was quick to point out). I recommend this for any parent who wants their daughter to have a clear and concise guide of what to expect with puberty.

Period. Deserves an Exclamation Point
Period. is a truly wonderful book. I recommend that all young girls(and their parents)read it before they begin to menstruate. It does a great job of normalizing the process and the variety of feelings and sensations that accompany it. Illustrations represent girls of different sizes and ethnicities. This text can put girls on the path of celebrating the unique things that make them women.

Good for all ages, well written, well illustrated
The information is accurate and written in an easy-to-understand format. The line drawings are interesting without being distracting or confusing. The book sticks to one topic, and one topic only. This reassuring and informative book can be enjoyed by girls of any age. Since girls are maturing early, and need this information at such a young age, I appreciate how this book could be shared with a young child without introducing sexual issues that the child isn't ready for. ... Read more

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The Anything You Can Do series is unprecedented in its concept of offering real stories of new heroes to young girls. The premise of the series is to profile a variety of young athletes, from a variety of ethnic, socio-economic, geographical and family backgrounds who have grown up to achieve excellence in Olympic and professional sports. Series Foreword by Julie Foudy, Member U.S. Women's World Cup-Winning Soccer Team Series Introduction by Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Olympic Track & Field Superstar and Sports Illustrated for Women's Athlete of the Century ... Read more

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Inspiring role model
I love this book! It's a great story of how sports can shape your life in a positive way. Swimmers and non-swimmers alike will be inspired by Jenny's story. This great book is now available as an e-book for those of you who can't find a copy of the original printing. You can order here from amazon.com, the isbn is B0001GDOUQ.

How Jenny dealt with the negative peer pressure
Fast Lane To Victory is the third in Wish Publishing's outstanding "Anything You Can Do...New Sports Heroes For Girls" series and the story of swim champion Jenny Thompson. Swimming was what Jenny like best, but when her friends at school started to tease her and call her "tomboy" and "Too Tall Thompson", she felt the pressures placed on a lot of young girls to conform to social norms of what was "proper" for girls. Jenny dealt with the negative peer pressure and became so successful as an athlete that she came to be called the "Fastest Swimmer in the World". Also very highly recommended for school and community library collections are the first two volumes in this superbly presented and inspiring sports oriented series for girls: A Drive To Win: The Story Of Nancy Lieberman (40-8, ...) and Sword Of A Champion: The Story Of Sharon Monplaisir (39-4, ...). ... Read more

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What a Blessing
Beautiful. Elizabeth George and Judy Luenebrink did a wonderful job in the creation of this book. Both the poetry and the illustrations are absolutely great...truly a pleasure. Elizabeth did such a good job of tying together her poetry to the verses of scripture on each page. I just wish I had had a copy twenty years ago to read with my three daughters as they were growing up. Hopefully, I can read it with granddaughters some day. (Great gift for new mothers of daughters).

God's Wisdom for Little Girls
I can't say enough wonderful things about this book! It is truely a treasure... I think every child should read such a beautiful book. The teachings are important and the pictures are wonderful. After reading this book, I am buying other Elizabeth George books!

A delightful little book for girls!
I learned a really important lesson myself while reading thhis book to my daughter. I would reccomend this book to any parent wanting to instill the Truth of God word to there daughters.

All women and women with daughters need this book!
I have always hoped there would be a book like this one....and finally here it is! This book captures the essence of Proverbs 31 and how we can define and apply this Proverb today. Proverbs 31 has been my goal as a wife, mother and Christian for years, but I have been confused in that past how I could apply this Proverb to my life today. This is the perfect book for your daughters also - it is written on there level of understanding also. It can be used for the young and old alike, plus it would make the perfect gift for a new Christian mom that is having a baby girl. The pictures are beautiful and inviting. Thank you Elizabeth George! ... Read more

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It was O.K........
I didn't really enjoy this Junie B., First Grader book as much as the other ones. I read the book to my little sister, and she thought that Columbus REALLY did swim to America. Junie B said it herself: YOU CAN'T CHANGE HISTORY! Yet Columbus didn't swim to the U.S., but the Junie B's class "changed history". I'm twelve and it confused me why Junie B took the blame, and seemed to make herself look good to do that and wanted people to thank her from taking the blame to make her look good. She is such a show-off, and Renée (my little sister)got mixed-up and thought the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria really did shipwreck. And she didn't get Junie B's grammer/speech.

I'm an old lady and I laughed and laughed and laughed
I adore Junie B. and this was one of the best books in the series.

I loved the two plot lines intertwining neatly at the end and, frankly, I laughed out loud through the whole thing. I wasn't even reading to my kids.

Every Junie B. book is fresh, never formulaic. Her grammar is better as a first grader, but she's just as funny. I'm looking forward to the next volume coming soon.

A good theme
This story seemed to have a twist to it. I didn't expect for Junie B.'s class to have a shipwreck. I thought the title meant they were stuck, and felt trapped since so many kids were sick. And THAT was the shipwreck. I liked the little twist. When I read the first 2 chapters I thought: "Hey! When's this whole play deal come in???" I sort of wondered why there was no play yet. I didn't like how Junie B. wanted to be the star. Life isn't about being the star. I did like how the book added facts about Columbus's journey to America. Kids can get confused, thinking it was the Mayflower that came before the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa María. AT LAST!!! A Junie B. Jones book that actually is a bit educational!!! It was a good book, except that Junie wanted to be star. (...)

Verry funny for a first grader
VERRY FUNNY! I have to admit I didnt like when May was
bragging about being the santa maria in the play or when
Roger threw up. YUCK! Well it had a happy ending.

P.S. I think a mouse play is the way to go too. HA!

A good lesson...
I'm 10, and I love Junie B. Jones. She's really goofy. I liked this story because it shows kids how easy it is to become sick. Junie B. isn't as funny in 1st grade, but I still LOVE her. The Junie B., First Grader stories seem to be different. They have a bigger problem or plot, unlike in kindergarten. This one has a lesson to it. And it shows that even though things can be bad, but then get better, problems and "shipwrecks" can happen. Then, you gotta think fast to help fix them, or disaster can strike. What was confusing about the book was that it just ended. Just ended. It never said what the class thought about Junie B.'s "I'm Sorry" note. I don't know if they forgave her or not. I wish it did. It would make it longer. Plus, I got a bit annoyed at her when she wanted to be the STAR. Being the star doesn't mean you'll be famous or the center of attention. That's what I hate about Junie B. Overall, it's a recomended book. ... Read more

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Fifteen-year-old Colie is spending the summer with her eccentric Aunt Mira while her mother travels. Formerly chubby and still insecure, Colie has built a shell around herself. But her summer with her aunt, her aunt's tenant Norman, and her friends at the Last Chance Diner&150teaches her some important lessons about friendship and learning to love yourself. ... Read more

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Not her best book, and hopefully her worst
After I finished reading this book, I found I really didn't like it. The narrator is kind of boring and whiney. The secondary characters however, are a lot stronger than the main character. Isabel, the pretty waitress, is one of Sarah Dessen's best characters ever. She has great lines, a great personality, and is really well drawn. You could picture her character as a real person; she isn't cliched.
The story, especially for a Sarah Dessen novel, is extremely ordinary and obvious. It's been done ten thousand times over. I like Sarah Dessen's books because most of the time they have unusual storylines. This one is just the typical "former fat girl has low self-esteem but learns that loving who you are is true beauty" plot. It also had the typical "father and son don't get along because the son won't go into the family business" storyline with Norman. This book might still have had a chance to be saved if not for the extremely predictable ending where Colie realizes she's fallen for Norman.
The best part of this book is the "Chick Night". It has great descriptions and is really fun and believable (aside from the cheesy part where they dance around singing "I Will Survive").
Sarah Dessen became my favorite author because she didn't write typical young adult books like this one. She favors an unusual story and memorable characters, and writes great depictions. This book, however, while it has awesome description, is strongly lacking in the other areas.

Dessen lover
I absolutely love Sarah Dessen! Her books are amazing, and really get the point of view of a teenage girl across. This was the last of the 5 of her books that I've read, and I loved it! The main character is a fifteen year old girl named Colie. After loosing 45 and a half pounds on her "recently-slim" mom's new diet plan, Colie finds herself in Colby, North Carolina. There, she is supposed to spend the summer with her Aunt Mira. Colie expects the worst but ends up finding out who she really is, and that even she has the ability to be special. Through the unexpected friendship with Isabel and Morgan, Colie learns that there's more to her than the "used-to-be-fat" and rumored "easy" girl that she has come to be recognized as, as well as the companionship of Norman, artist extrordinar and collector of everything! I sincerely recomned this book to anyone who's ever had or has self-esteem issues, a fan of Dessen, or any girl that wants something to do on a rainy day!

Keeping the Moon.
On her website, Sarah Dessen claims that this book is her favorite of hers because it describes how she was when she was a waitress.

Colie is a young lady who has a famous mother (she has weightloss products galore) and she lost a lot of weight. In the beginning of her life she moved a lot but now she stayed in one place. When she finally lost weight she was caught with a boy looking at the stars but was thought to be having sex with this young man.

She has been called very nasty names and is hated by just about everyone. One summer her mother makes her spend time at her eccentric aunt's home and she finds out what it is like to actually have friends.

In this book Dessen shows how she feels and this is a coming age story.

Keeping The Moon
This is a really great book for many reasons. the first reason is that everyone can relate to the main character because everyone goes through the same things that she does. The second reason is that you start to root for the character to do the right thing.

the main character is Colie, a girl who is sent to to live with her unique aunt in Colby while her mom, a fitness guru, is on a european tour. while in colby she gets a job as a watress and makes friends with two other waitresses and the fry cook. each of these people and her aunt help her realize things about herself that she never took the tiem to notice

Colie fumbles with her confidence
Colie Sparks is now a skinny girl, thanks to help from her internationally renown mom who is fitness guru Kiki Sparks. The two of them have come along way from living inside cars and gorging Twinkies. Now, 45.5 pounds lighter, Collie should have confidence. She should love herself and be ready to face the world and its troubles ahead.

She's not even close to that point.

Colie hates herself and listens to music that hates just as much. She pierced her lip, knowing it couldn't possibly bring her down another rung on the social ladder, being she is as low as she can be. Defenseless as far as wicked and beautiful Caroline Dawes is concerned, she feels ugly and is desperately in need of both a physical and mental makeover.

And she thinks her summer will suck. Being her mother is heading off on a summer tour, she's got no place to put Colie, so she ships her off to her Aunt Mira's in Colby, North Carolina. Aunt Mira, an eccentric woman who has grown to not care of the surrounding towns people's opinions of her, welcomes Colie into her home.

Colie gets a job at the Last Chance Bar & Grill, where she meets Morgan, along with her seemingly snobby best friend, Isabel. However, Isabel is the one who will give the makeover Colie so desperately needs for she too once was an ugly duckling. Colie becomes a pretty girl, a feeling that's wonderful and new and fantastic. That, along with newfound confidence, much courtesy of Isabel, are vindicating of bad self-esteem. At last, Colie feels beautiful. At last, she can stand up to Caroline Dawes and understands her self-worth.

Though this Dessen novel excruciatingly predictable in areas, I did rather enjoy it - it's a worthwhile read overall. The characters are likeable - Isabel turns out to be my favorite in the end, while Morgan, with her men dramas, seems to have somehow dodged Isabel's positive and self-respecting influence. This book is lighthearted and fluffy, a little bit glossed over on some of the issues. Other times, its stance will ring clear and true to readers. ... Read more

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Esau have I hated . . .

Sara Louise Bradshaw is sick and tired of her beautiful twin Caroline. Ever since they were born, Caroline has been the pretty one, the talented one, the better sister. Even now, Caroline seems to take everything: Louise's friends, their parents' love, her dreams for the future.

For once in her life, Louise wants to be the special one. But in order to do that, she must first figure out who she is . . . and find a way to make a place for herself outside her sister's shadow.

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Excellent book for children who feel misunderstood
Jacob Have I Loved is an excellent children's story that is loosley based on the biblical account of Jacob and Esau. It is about the turbulent relationship between a pair of twin sisters. Louise, who is the narrator and the character of Esau, is unable to recognize her own talents because she is constantly comparing herself to her beautiful and gifted sister Caroline. Katherine Paterson's book is well written and very understandable. One of its main strengths is that it is written from Louise's perspective. Because Louise is the narrator, the reader is better able to understand why she is so jealous of Caroline. Another strength is that Paterson explores other relationships in Louise's life besides just the one between her and Caroline. The story focuses on how the sisters' parents, grandmother, friends, and neighbors react to Caroline and her sister. These other relationships affect the way Louise views herself and her sister as much as what Caroline says and does.

Every child should read Jacob Have I Loved, especially those who resent their siblings because they think their sisters or brothers are smarter, more attractive or more talented then they are. The story will allow children in that situation to empathize with Louise and better understand that they have talents that they may have not yet recognized. Paterson's book was intended for children, but it would be a good book for parents and teachers to read also. It will help adults to understand children who may have not yet reached their full potential and are jealous of those who have.

An Isolating Story About Sibling Rivalry/Jealousy
"Jacob Have I Loved" takes place in the 1940s on a tiny island in the Chesapeake Bay called Rass Island. Sara Louise "Wheeze" Bradshaw is the young teen who narrates the story. She's forever feeling inferior next to her beautiful, talented twin sister, Caroline. And she's conflicted by her "sinful" feelings for the 70+ year-old stranger, Hiram "the Captain" Wallace, who's returned to his hometown half a century later. Without anyone to confide in (even her one and only friend, McCall "Call" Purnell, doesn't understand her), Louise feels as isolated as the island she lives on. Her fate seems to be filled with misery and loneliness compared to her sister's, especially after her religious grandmother spitefully recites a passage from the Bible: "Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated". (Jacob and Esau were twins like Louise and Caroline--and like Esau, Louise was the least favorite twin.)

I had a hard time starting this book. The beginning was a little rough, but once I started it, I couldn't put it down. I read half the book in one sitting, until I reached the part where Louise, Cal, and the Captain were preparing to drown more than a dozen cats--which were pets, by the way, not just strays. I was totally turned off by this, but when I read further, the cats were spared and adopted by various families on the island. (Ironically, a storm later wiped a lot of them out.)

The book won the Newbery Medal in 1981 and was later made into a TV movie in 1989. I never saw the movie, but I would definitely recommend this book to 13+ year-old girls who can relate to Louise and/or love the East Coast, particularly the Chesapeake Bay area.

Disappointing and Depressing
I read this book and was greatly disappointed throughout. It was depressing and extremely annoying. This book is inappropriate for young teenagers, especially when the main character, Sara Louise, lusts for a 70 year old man. Disgusting.

The ending did not make up for the long, long, drawn-out torture of enduring the main character's pain and hatred. The supposed happy ending made no sense considering what a messed-up teenager she was. The last 2 chapters tried to tie things up nicely to make the reader feel relieved that the main character grew up and made a good life for herself. However, those chapters have little relationship to the rest of the book. How did she magically get over her hatred of her sister and herself? Just by yelling at her mother, she is suddenly cured?

I do not recommend this book. I'm still wondering why it received a Newbery Medal.

Redemption
The book covers probably about a decade of time and is from the POV of an older twin sister. The thick teenage angst of this book detracts from the more interesting stories of Captain Hiram, Auntie Braxton, the dementia of the protagonist's grandmother, Call and Caroline. Until I read the last two chapters, I was going to rate this book lower but these chapters, the last one especially, give the protagonist a chance to mature and redeem herself.

A Beautiful Novel
Jacob Have I Loved by Katherine Paterson is a novel of greatness. I have read many books, but this one stands out. Something about it just draws you in.
I found this book in my school library last year. I checked it out, but did not read it. A year later, I bought the book. I am glad I did.

Mrs. Paterson writes so eloquently a novel of a story older than the hills; the biblical struggle of twin brothers Jacob and Esau. Esau was the elder one, like Louise. Caroline is exactly like Jacob, stealing poor Lousie's glory.
The novel is set in the isolated Rass Island. I tried to look it up on a map of Maryland, but I couldn't find it at all. That solitary setting really keeps the plot together. After all, it wouldn't be as good if it was in a huge city.

All throughout the novel is the cornering of Louise's problems. Caroline is smarter than her, Caroline is prettier than her, Caroline is more talented than Louise would ever be. Hearing all of this makes Louise not only jealous, but a bit separated and annoyed. Louise must find a way to break free.

All in all, I find this a very enjoyable novel. I hope others will read this as well. ... Read more

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Fashionistas start young, it seems.
To the bafflement of most of the knowledgeable children's literature world, "Ella Sarah Gets Dressed" garnered itself the prestigious and highly sought after Caldecott Honor Award in early 2004. It beat such potential contenders as Peter Sis's, "Tree of Life" and Gerald McDermott's, "Creation", both far worthier (in my humble opionion) winners. This isn't to say that the book is bad. As a charming tale about a stubborn toddler and her intense desire to wear the clothing of her own choice, the book is sweet and good-natured. Just the same, I was amazed by its reception.

As far as the plot goes, it's fairly basic. Ella Sarah plods around the house in her sheep pajamas, a floppity stuffed animal (with the nose and mouth of a martini glass) accompanying her wherever she goes. Right from the start, our heroine knows exactly what kind of clothing she would like to wear. Says she, "I want to wear my pink polka-dot pants, my dress with orange-and-green flowers, my purple-and-blue striped socks, my yellow shoes, and my red hat". Her mother complains that the outfit is too dressy. She suggests an alternative, which is met with Ella Sarah's reiterated desire. Her father says it's too fancy and she repeats her outfit (this time accompanied by a very realistic tantrumesque stamping on the floor). Her older sister says it's too silly and offers some clothes she's outgrown. Now the stuffed animal goes flying, as Ella Sarah proclaims her perfect outfit for the last time. Carefully she dresses herself in the colorful eclectic ensemble. When the doorbell rings we see that her friends are just as snazzy as our intrepid heroine. And with that, the four friends sit down to tea and donut holes. It is a colorful sight.

Cute plot all right, but it's the illustrations that really take your breath away. Using a kind of paper cutout style (the publication page is a little unclear about this, content to merely call the process, "a variety of printmaking techniques") everyone is presented with a series of rounded colorful forms. We never see the heads of Ella Sarah's parents or older sibling, which makes perfect sense. After all, we're on a toddler's level with this book. No surprise there. Especially enjoyable are the printed backgrounds that make up the wallpaper, bedspreads, and rugs in this story. As for the outfit Ella Sarah eventually dons, it's a pip. If there is an award winning moment in this book then it is the two-page spread of the protagonist doffing a bright red hat. The hat is not only colorful, but also tilted at a rakish angle. It's just a quick moment of kiddie noir before we're back to the usual story.

Kids reading this tale will be inspired by it. It has the capacity to not only send a message like, "Just be yourself" but to also encourage kids to learn how to dress themselves. And heck, any kid with a wardrobe like Ella Sarah and her friends will probably want to learn how to dress forthwith. As you can see, this is a darling tale. It's not the most inspired or original in the world, but it has a very particular knack and charm to it that's adorable. A tale that will entice not only the parents of the world, but their kids as well.

Ella Sarah: What She Ought To Wear....
Ella Sarah is a young woman with a mind of her own... a very young woman with a mind of her own.

This brightly bold picture book reflects the personality of the protagonist. Everyone else gives her "their wisdom" and seems to forget Ella Sarah has a vision all her own.

At the end, Ella Sarah follows her heart and wears exactly what she wanted to all along.... and then her friends who know and cherish her exactly as she is arrive and.... well, its a loving, bright and bold ending as well.

Your children will love this, especially those who are bold, bright little ones who have their own strong fashion opinions. ...