The New Girl

The English Roses #3

by Madonna

The English Roses are as tight as five friends can be. Nothing can come between the five girls, Nicole, Amy, Grace, Charlotte and Binah! But then Nicole finds out that her New York pal, Leslie, is moving to London. At first the girls can’t wait to meet her. But when Leslie arrives, the Roses start to worry that she’s stealing Nicole from them!

Genres: Childrens, Middle Grade, Chapter Books

144 pages, Hardcover

First published September 13, 2007

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

[Calista]

Nicole is pulled between her New York friend Leslie and the English Roses. The story is about friendship and how we treat our friends. The school event is a talent show. This is a good story for ages 6-10. I think the art is kinetic and fun. The girls have a great bond as the Roses. It's a sweet little story. As an adult, it's not an exciting story and it's not meant for me either.

[Mloy]

I love Madonna as an artist and I do kind of like that she has found another outlet for her creativity. Granted, it's not Shakespeare but it is pretty entertaining and I like it all the same. It was a pleasant surprise that the Roses' tale have expanded from a picture book into a full-fledged chapter book. The book is the continuing tale of a group of friends and the typical drama we girls subject ourselves through, at that age. It's cute and admittedly has heart, plus it relates a fairly valuable lesson. Easily relatable, although nothing new, but still worth reiterating in a language this generation will be able to (hopefully) appreciate and comprehend. The characters are adorable, albeit a bit superficial and somewhat shallow, but good natured and kind hearted at their core. So, I guess they can be considered "good" role-models for the book's intended demographic. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and this book has piqued my interest enough to where I want to check out other books she's written because overall this was a pretty cool little book.

[Freefallen ~ YA Reviewer]

Some celebrities can actually write good books. Hillary Duff wrote Elixir - I read a few sentences of that and thought "hey, this is good." Apparently, Jordan's books are good too.
Madonna?
Uhm.
Personally, I think she needs to decide which writers technique she's aiming for - her own, or that of Lemony Snickets'. Whichever way, the appeal to younger girls is definitely higher, whereas teenagers like myself find it corny and non-realistic.

[Radwa]

This Book is book is Realistic fiction.
It is about 5 girls:Nicole,Amy,Binah,Grace and Charllote.Nicole one day read an email from her friend Leslie in New York and she was very happy she said that she was coming to London for 3 months.When she comes The other English Roses were not happy.Leslie was always with Nicole and the Roses were not.Leslie even made her sign up a Talent show.When they came 2nd Leslie was very Angry and decided to leave London,All the English Roses were very happy

[Nichole]

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

This book introduces a new character, Leslie, whom Nicole met while spending time in New York City. Nicole gets caught between her English Rose friends and Leslie as she tries to make them all happy. She learns that friendship leaves room for everyone.

[Lushyloo13]

This book is really cute! All of the english roses books are! I started reading them when i was in 2nd grade! And every time a book has come out the next day i am at the book store! It is really below all of our reading levels but it is a fun read that you can finish in a day!

[Megan A]

I really liked thios book because it showed what friendship is really about, just like all the other English Roses books. I'm so suprised about how good an author Madonna is! I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys reading books about friendship!

[Amy]

This is brilliant!

[Madison]

goob stupid ok idk its your dission

[Hannah Berg]

This book is so great if your a new kid and you have a friend who knows you from along time!!!

[Ella]

GREAT!

[Charlie clarke]

this is a great book about friendship!

[Karianne]

This was a birthday gift from my niece. I think that is why I liked it so much. She is trying to read and collect the whole series.

[Lauren]

i liked this book a lot because it caused conflict! it made the story line really interesting.

[Chloe Larson]

I like this book because I like how this author makes such good stories.

[Nina21]

pretty nice not bad had a good ending but could of been better

[Tasnova O.]

This book is a very relateble book that a lot of kids go through a lot and this book tells you how a whole bunch of girls go through it.

[Ciara]

This book shows us the usual plot of jealousy, with the predictable ending of (SPOILER!) everybody being friends again. Sigh.

[Tasnim Hasnat]

I THINK THIS BOOK WAS OKAY BUT A NICE GOOD BOOK,IF U WANT IT I HAVE IT

[Tessa Serfillippi]

this is a great book and i hope you like it

[Mariia]

I like how in the end they realize that their friendship is the best thing they have

[Erica Kang]

I used to have same experience like this before.... Anyways, good realistic story that sometimes happen in our life!

[Aaliyah]

i love this boook

[Erin]

I love the narrator's spunky interruptions throughout the book. This, for me, was a pretty realistic conflict in a group of friends. Usually the issue will be petty and superficial, but I felt in this book, the "new girl" Leslie wasn't just flat-out mean like in other cliche stories. She was a genuine friend who unintentionally took up more of Nicole's time than they both realized.

[Erin]

I love the narrator's spunky interruptions throughout the book. This, for me, was a pretty realistic conflict in a group of friends. Usually the issue will be petty and superficial, but I felt in this book, the "new girl" Leslie wasn't just flat-out mean like in other cliche stories. She was a genuine friend who unintentionally took up more of Nicole's time than they both realized.

[Marina]

(3) cute book meant for elementary school kids

[Erica]

um so I ran out of books to read and I'm waiting for my package to arrive, so I desperately needed something to read. overall good book just wasn't my age level at all.

[Mrs.Butter]

This book was trashy and boring! It could never happen. She can sing OK but she can't write. Others may like this book but it's not my style.

[Peas]

well i mistakenly thought that i read books 123 but i only read12 and i bought #4 before 3 so im sort of upset1

[Maddie hillis]

I love the beginning of most books and this book is one of them! The first few pages just took me in! i am really loving it!