Being Binah

The English Roses #6

by Madonna, Jeffrey Fulvimari (Illustrations)

Tired of being “the nice one,” who is always taken for granted, Binah is ready to try being something – or someone – new. But how will the new and maybe-not-so-improved Binah fit in with the English Roses? And with a certain someone – her latest crush, Ben – who might have liked the old Binah a little bit more than he’d let on? Can her friends prove just how wonderful the real Binah is before “the nice one” is gone…for good?

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

128 pages, Hardcover

Published July 17, 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

[Maria]

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]

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]

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]

Weird

[Gracie]

Goody

[Sabrina]

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

[Morgan]

Loved it

[Neven]

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

[Allison]

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

[Gabriella]

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]

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]

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