At first, when I read the title, I thought it would be boring, simple, and generally a dislikable book.
However, several chapters in I was hooked. I still don't love the choice of title, but the book was great. It follows a group of four pre-teen girls, each with very different personality traits. None of them originally like their parents' ideas, but they slowly learn to become friends.
-Megan is eager, almost desperate, to be popular.
-Cassidy is the jock, and is known for neglecting manners.
-Emma is very self-conscious, like about her hand-me-down clothes.
-And Jess, who is very shy and rarely talks to people other than Emma, lives on her family's historic farm.
My favorite character is Megan, because she is faced with many hard friendship decisions throughout the book, and she grows and changes a lot. Before I give any spoilers, you should read it yourself.
- Margaret, Grade 7, Vassal Lane Upper School
