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sophiebhk's review against another edition
3.0
This book was okay, I liked 10 a little more for some reason. I just can not figure out what I liked better about it.
rosettes's review against another edition
5.0
Can you believe I read this sequel specifically to my age as I grew up HAHA
laurenipsum's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
ubalstecha's review against another edition
Lauren Myracle has a remarkable ear for the dialogue of pre-teen and teen girls. In Eleven, she looks at one year in the life of Winnie, who turns eleven on the first page. Myracle then leads us through a year of her mainharacter's life.
Winnie's world is full of best friends and shared stories, but she notices that the girls around are starting to change. A new girl in class, Gail, has decided that she wants Winnie's best friend, Amanda, as her own. Add to that an older sister who has her first serious boyfriend and a younger brother that while adorable, can be quite annoying and you have a rich story.
This story does a wonderful job of looking at the changes that happen to girls and their friendships with the pre-teen years. Perfect for introducing that thorny issue of social isolation, the prefered form of female bullying. It would be a wonderful addition to a classroom or home library.
Winnie's world is full of best friends and shared stories, but she notices that the girls around are starting to change. A new girl in class, Gail, has decided that she wants Winnie's best friend, Amanda, as her own. Add to that an older sister who has her first serious boyfriend and a younger brother that while adorable, can be quite annoying and you have a rich story.
This story does a wonderful job of looking at the changes that happen to girls and their friendships with the pre-teen years. Perfect for introducing that thorny issue of social isolation, the prefered form of female bullying. It would be a wonderful addition to a classroom or home library.
eupomene's review against another edition
4.0
Totally delightful. We follow Winnie through her eleventh year, starting 6th grade, and watching her friends changing all around her. She watches her best friend gravitate to the cool new girl at school but rallies by making her own new friends and not letting anyone tell her who she should be. Her relationships with her parents and siblings are both funny and bittersweet. She reminds me of me, back in the day. I could only wish to have had her strength of self at such a young age.
stenann7's review against another edition
3.0
I read about this book on amazon. There were reviews saying that it wasn't appropriate for 11-yr-olds, so I wanted to see what all the fuss was about.
I'm still not sure.
I'm still not sure.
ec_conner's review against another edition
3.0
This is book kis a good way to start a preteen life. It shows a little what to tell about schhol and life. It is a good book for girls 10-11