Sunday, May 15, 2011

After All, You're Callie Boone by Winnie Mack

Mack, W. (2010). After all, you're callie boone. New York: Feiwel and Friends. 
Summary
Eleven year old Callie has the weirdest family on the block, her BFF dumped her for a more popular friend, and a humiliating belly flop leaves her banned from the community pool. Callie yearns for a friend who still chooses adventure over boys. When a new neighbor moves in next door, Callie is hopeful that things will get better. 
Review
If readers can get past the drama filled and sometimes whiny voice of Callie Ann, they will be surprised and pleased how well the author weaves the drama and insights into this realistic book about growing up. 
Genre
Contemporary Realistic Fiction
Reading Level/ Interest Age
9-12 years/ Tween
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