Being Binah

The English Roses #6

by Madonna, Jeffrey Fulvimari (Illustrator)

Amy's convinced that her life as she knows it will be over after the arrival of her new baby sister. When pregnancy forces her mother to cancel their long-planned trip to Milan, she feels that things couldn't possibly be worse . . . until the English Roses have to take Charlotte's younger brother to the circus! Patrick is the brattiest of all brats and his tantrums make Amy glummer than ever at the thought of having a younger sibling. But when she visits her mother in the hospital and holds the baby for the first time, Amy realizes she can't wait to be a big sister after all!

Genres: Childrens, Friendship, Middle Grade, Romance, Realistic Fiction

128 pages, Hardcover

About the author

Madonna Louise Ciccone is an American pop singer-songwriter. Through her music career, she has also gained some notability as a dancer, record producer, film producer, actress, author and a fashion icon. She is a multiple Grammy- and Golden Globe-award winner, known for her ambitious music videos, stage performances and use of sexual and religious themes in her work.

Reviews

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pretty cute story but I honestly don't really like how mature these girls are portrayed in this art style. They're in six grade and are shown wearing dresses that go down to their thighs not even, it's a little weird and a little bit creepy imo. The writing isn't bad for a celebrity book which usually always get a bad rep, my only problem with the plot is how unrealistical the whole soy sauce sence is. who the heck just keeps a bottle of soy sauce in their bag??

[Slow Man · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one is about Binah's boy trouble, her not feeling special, her feeling that being nice is boring and that was not how the game of life is played. The interesting bit is she is the only roses whose mother has passed away when she was really young and she has no mother to turn to when it comes to girl problem. In the end, she has the support of her BFE and her caring teacher who has a really weird name - Miss Flutternutter. I wonder why Lizzie Love is mentioned and then the author just forgot about her.

[Nichole · Rating 4 out of 5]

In her chapter books for young readers, Madonna does a great job teaching manners, friendship, and simple truths.

This book looks in on Binah’s character; she is considered to be the “good girl,” but when the boy she likes seems to like another, Binah tries to become someone she is not. The Roses help convince her that she should be herself and others will like her even better.

[Ella · Rating 2 out of 5]

Weird

[Gracie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Goody

[Sabrina]

good...but no offense madonna isn't the best of writers....

[Morgan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it

[Neven]

youre so stupid and a bitch diana mahoub its so wack and dumb laterzzzzzzzzzz!!!!@

[Allison · Rating 4 out of 5]

To be yourself and always do what you want and believe to be right.

[Gabriella · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a really good book. I've only read up to #6 in the series but they are so good I read them in a day!

[Erica Kang · Rating 5 out of 5]

I guess this Binah told us to 'be yourself, don't be afraid' in this book! I wanna read MORE AND MORE of english roses series(but it's 12:30am....;( awww) Again I love BFF stories!!

[Darcey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is great for girls 8-11 it has good humour and an important message. ILove this series by Madonna!😘😎