A review by wordnerd153
Cilla Lee-Jenkins: This Book Is a Classic by Susan Tan

4.0

"...I wondered why everything had to be so complicated when it comes to families." The observant, insightful and endearing Cilla Lee-Jenkins is back, and this time she is exploring the Drama and Traditions of families, as well as what it means to have and be a best friend. Cilla's aunt is getting married and there is a ton of work to do, which Cilla mostly loves because it involves beautiful dresses, banquets and, best of all, CAKE. Her sister is crawling now, which keeps everyone on their toes, and Cilla is struggling with feelings of jealousy over her best friend spending time with another girl in their class. The level of drama and humor in this realistic fiction follow-up is perfect for young middle grade readers who will definitely relate to Cilla's everyday struggles. The cast of multicultural characters and Cilla's confusion over her identity make this book feel especially relevant and important.