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From the Files of Madison Finn #7

by Laura Dower

The Far Hills Junior High war of the sexes is about to begin
Spring has sprung, but Madison has the seventh-grade superblues. She's behind on her homework, each of her parents has started dating again, and she forgets to have her mom sign the permission slip for the science-class field trip. Her feelings for her crush, Hart, get even more confusing when their science teacher divides the class into two teams for the trip--boys vs. girls--with a competition at the end. Now Madison is teamed up with the girls--including her nemesis, Poison Ivy--against her BFF Egg and, worst of all, Hart! But sometimes, even enemies have to come together to take first place.

Genres: Childrens, Middle Grade, Juvenile, Teen, Fiction, Young Adult

170 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Laura Dower worked in marketing and editorial in kid’s publishing for many years before taking a big leap to the full-time life of an author. Since 2000, she has penned 90+ books–from picture books to young adult fiction and nonfiction. Along the way, she had two sons and a daughter. Laura and her groovy family of five live in Yonkers, NY.

Reviews

[Brooke — brooklynnnnereads · Rating 5 out of 5]

As I continue to reread this series, each of these books brings me back to different events and memories from my childhood. For this specific novel, it reminded me of the memories that I have involving different field trips that I went on. Along with that, there was such a division and almost competitive nature of 'boys versus girls'. In my case, it wasn't anything more than kids being kids but it's funny to look back on.

Another thing about this novel that I didn't personally relate to but find that it would be helpful for children and teens going through similar situations is the discussion of divorce and separation. Although each circumstance is different, Madison experiences some of the difficult results of divorce (sharing holidays, different schedules, etc) and I know if it had been me, I would have liked to read of a character going through similar experiences.

[payshens · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was so fun!! It perfectly captured young teenagehood/middle school life, Madison was busy all the time, she has petty drama, crushes, those naive innocent worries about life and the future that, from the perspective of a junior-high aged girl, feel the most substantial thing in the world. I wanna give Madison Finn a fat hug right now😪😪

[Jess · Rating 5 out of 5]

11/100

[Lauren · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked that Madison and Ivy joined forces in the name of girl power! But I feel like Maddie crossed over to the dark (poison) side which made me sad :(

[Kelsey Henry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute tween read. Funny and light.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Evita Benavides · Rating 3 out of 5]

i learn as much as your busy u have to try to have some time to your self as well as this book helps me learn how to do instant texing but is a very out going book that will grab your attention and wont put it down

[Alayna · Rating 5 out of 5]

tell your close people EVERYTHING! and be worthy of ur friends.

[Saloni · Rating 3 out of 5]

ok...

[Maggie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love these books!!!
so fun and exciting
but this one was way 2 calm and weird 4 me

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Likeable. Nothing special, though.

[Paige Pagnotta]

Starting reading this series is probably 4th grade, I think? I loved it at the time.

[Zaina · Rating 4 out of 5]

a 13yrs old girl and her life with friends and family :)

[Sumr Saeed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow this book was great! Its has so much drama in it!

[esther · Rating 4 out of 5]

all i can say is that this book brought out my inner teen-texting,word-abbreviating self! Awesome book for a good laugh,and a good base on friendship

[Samantha · Rating 1 out of 5]

Gross and adult life.

[Faimysaji · Rating 5 out of 5]

I luv it!

[Monique · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars