Friends for Life!

The English Roses #1

by Madonna, Jeffrey Fulvimari (Illustrator)

Welcome to the world of the English Roses! Meet each of the English Roses—Nicole, Amy, Charlotte, Grace and Binah—and learn all of their vital statistics. From each girl’s full name, to her favorite pet, to her worst habits, this question-and-answer book will introduce readers to Madonna’s delightfully charming girls. The book has a section for each Rose, plus one for the reader to fill out, and features gorgeous highquality four-color art!

Genres: Childrens, Fiction, Middle Grade

96 pages, Hardcover

First published April 3, 2008

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

[mari ❁ · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG I FORGOT TO PUT THESE AS READ ON MY GOODREADS 😭 THEY WERE MT ABSOLUTE FAVORITES WHEN I WAS YOUNGER!

[Calista · Rating 1 out of 5]

Hmm, this is not really a book. It is more a list of each characters favorite things. It's a way of introducing them without story. Very little going on here accept to set up the series. Skip this one and go right on into book 2. I don't know, maybe kids would be into it and feel like these could be good friends. It's not a book for adults.

[jules ⋆.ೃ࿔*:･ · Rating 4 out of 5]

this was my dream book when i was a child!

[sohrella · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just noticed this book is written by Madonna.
Not that it mattered, Book One is an introduction of the five characters known as the English Roses in a "Q&A diary" style.
I know my twelve years-old self would have love it. Especially the illustrations. Hoo boy

[Paypay · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was about 5 ordinary English girls and their teacher Mrs.fluffernutter has influenced these 5 girls to wright a book about themselves and this is it!

[Heather Shembarger · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book introduces the reader to the English Roses -- a group of 5 young girls who are best friends. It is more of a quick, informative book into each of the girl's likes, dislikes, desires, and home life. The book sets the stage for the books that follow by allowing the reader to know a little bit about each character before diving into books that put the reader in the midst of these 5 girls' lives.
The fun part is at the end of the book, the reader can complete their own profile answering many of the same questions that the main characters answered in this book.

[Gracie Hamlett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Summary: This is the first of the English Rose series. It introduces four friends. They each have different families and interest. They navigate relationships, school and hobbies while learning how to be teenagers.

Analysis: I love these books. I read them as a kid and I still enjoy them now. It's a cool dynamic and storyline. Even though it's somewhat basic, it is interesting and relatable.

How I would use this: These would be a great series to have on my classroom shelf. Girls would love these just as much as I do.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've never really read anything like this one, where it's just a detailed summary of each character as well as a unique blurb from each of them. I really enjoyed learning more about each character as it provides more insight into their personalities in the other books in the series. There's even a section in the end for the reader to fill out and be a part of the story as well!

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've never really read anything like this one, where it's just a detailed summary of each character as well as a unique blurb from each of them. I really enjoyed learning more about each character as it provides more insight into their personalities in the other books in the series. There's even a section in the end for the reader to fill out and be a part of the story as well!

[Brenna Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the friendship between the English Roses.

[Marina · Rating 2 out of 5]

(2) Not really a book but rather a character breakdown for the other books in the series.

[Seobin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute introduction to the English Roses with a fill-out form for your introduction at the back. Would recommend to English Roses readers but otherwise... not for you..

[Michaela]

I remember getting this from the library

[Shanna McCarthy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This series was my absolute favorite when I was a kid! Been feeling a little blah lately so decided to start rereading them just for fun🫶🏼

[Kai Qi Lim]

Get to know th five most fabulous friends in London! from each girl's favorite food to her most embarrassing moment, this handy book is packed with juicy details and tons of extras-including fashion pointers, quizzes, study tips, and even a section for you to fill out! Friends for life! is the ultimate guide to the best friends you'll ever have.

I would like to recommand this book to 3rd, 4th, and 5th grader girls as it will maybe, maybe only it will solve the problems about friendship as it is talking about frinedship. Hope that those that had read this book will help me recommand this book to others. Hope that you guys enjoy this book!

[Class 501 · Rating 4 out of 5]

friends are friends and were difrent all postevs thing come from absits.
I'm like amy grace is cool be just not me or nicole.charlotte almost binah noway.cool study tips and cool etiquette bag stif and a grace glosry and time saveing tips and the star page. cool hu
I would recmend this book to any one who likes fary tales. like me
funny in some parts with scerts to.I loved it it trule is inpiurig.
I neleu flew out of my chair

[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 introduces the reader to each of the five English Roses. The girls are encouraged to keep a journal over their summer vacation; they are to write about all the fun things they did and list things about themselves that make them unique. There is a section in the back for the reader to do the same. What a great idea.

[Jennie · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a cute and light book.So nice written!Madonna with this series has proven that she is not only good at singing but she is good at writing books and as i have heard in making movies too.I have seen one of her movies by the way.It was amazing!:-) Well,she should consider to keep up her writing carrier because she is very good at writing children's books!

[Steph · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute. =) My second and third grade girls will jump on this. A group of friends who are all very close but have very different interests? And the layout is super quick to read, and I can see the girls at school filling out info sheets just like The English Roses. =)

[mara · Rating 3 out of 5]

This brings me back to sixth grade~!
I adored the series and I remember thinking how cool the English Roses were.
Binah was my favourite when I was younger.
It's a cute and quick read, really brings back fun memories :3

[Bakeel · Rating 5 out of 5]

the inglish roses is the book for evrey girl to read

[krystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

i love this book my friend nicole told me about it and she gave it to me to read and it was really good and it is about friends too she has book 4 and i cant wait to read it.

[Peas · Rating 5 out of 5]

really good

[Gaby · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the artist who drew this book, but the plot was a bit cliche-d. Still, it's a good book to read if you want to read something short.

[Quianajordan · Rating 5 out of 5]

i am saving up to buy the rest of the series. GO MADONNA! LOL!

[Nojood Alsudairi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing as a first try for Madonna.

[Gracie · Rating 5 out of 5]

GOOD!!!!!

[Karianne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first book that my niece recommended to me which is why it is so special. She loaned me her copy.

[Ashley]

IM names

[Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book!