Best Enemies

Best Enemies #1

by Kathleen Leverich, Susan Condie Lamb (Illustrator)

After Felicity trades her nasty tricks for friendship, Priscilla decides she'd rather have Felicity as an enemy.

Genres: Childrens, Fiction

79 pages, Paperback

First published May 19, 1990

Reviews

[Naomi · Rating 1 out of 5]

Ah, I didn't like this book because the mean girl drove me crazy and then I wasn't too terribly proud of the OTHER girl, like, the good girl, and it just kept going on and on with the rudeness. I guess it was realistic though, because sometimes, that's how it would go when you were a little kid and there was a mean classmate. Argh. They were always there, always doing what they did, and you just had to keep dealing with it and trying not to fall for it.

[Alicia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a favorite from my childhood that I just reread. It has held up after all these years; I may have even enjoyed it more now that I understand the dry humor that reminded me of Frog and Toad.

Priscilla is a classic every-girl character. She is nice, and is so shocked by Felicity's boorish behavior that Felicity initially steamrolls her into getting her own way. It is delightful and satisfying to witness Priscilla's development in learning how to handle Felicity's bossy personality. This book cracked me up! And I think I learned a thing or two from Priscilla. It also touched on something that is rarely talked about--while you can be polite and respectful of everyone, it's okay to not be friends, too. Great writing, Kathleen Leverich!

P.S. I loved the skeptical older sister character, too.

*Originally read in 1988. Reread in 2015.

[Stefanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

My first period reading class - a mix of 3rd and 4th graders - read the first chapter from this in their Anthology. They were so obsessed with it that we sought out the whole series and read it together. The kids really enjoy seeing the bully lose over and over, and it's a good platform for discussing friendships and how to treat others. As a reading teacher, I also found it lending itself well to predictions - the kids were constantly guessing how Priscilla would outwit Felicity each time.

[Sphiwe · Rating 5 out of 5]

There was this girl called Priscilla who was looking forward on making friends in her new class,but Felicity Doll is not exactly what she is looking for.Felicity stole her favorite sweater,makes fun of her new shoes and almost spoils her birthday party.Felicity Doll was not a good friend because she made her to suffers a lot.

[Gina Weibel · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good springboard for discussion about being friends!

[Allan]

I loved the book it was too short and very interesting.