Gownley, J. (2010). Amelia Rules: Tweenage Guide to Not Being Unpopular. New York: Athenum Publishing.
Summary
Amelia McBride returns in this all new hilarious adventure to stay above being a social outcast that stems from her best friend Rhonda's try at being popular. Amelia and Rhonda consult the "Tweenage Guide to Not Being Unpopular" in their quest to stay "normal". She tries everything, new hairstyles, attitudes and friends with determination and humor, but realizes that she is happy with the way that she is.
Review
I am a bit partial to this graphic novel series because my tween is also names Amelia and her and Amelia McBride are exactly alike in their mishaps and adventure. This volume shows the importance of being popular in middle school but the even more important discovery of being true to oneself. Whether Amelia and her best friend Rhonda are trying out for the cheerleading squad or running away from an angry mob, readers will laugh out loud and relate in more ways then they think.
Genre
Graphic Novel
Reading Age/Interest Level
9-12 years/Tween
Similar Books
Amelia Rules series by Jimmy Gownley
Babymouse series by Jennifer Holm
Babysitter's Club series by Ann. M. Martin
Readers Annotation
Amelia is just trying to stay below the radar in middle school but then disaster strikes and she must prove to her peers that she is not unpopular, but just being herself.
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