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Miss Popularity
Candy Apple is a fresh, fun take on fiction for a new line of single titles with pep and pizzazz targeted at the solid middle-grade reader.
Meet Cassie Knight. Bubbly, stylish, and super-friendly, she's the fashion queen at her Texas school. But when her father's job moves the family to cold, snowy Maine, Cassie's in for a huge culture shock. At her new prep school, the students are prim and proper, and worst of all, they don't find Cassie as fabulous as she knows she is! Then Cassie comes up with a brilliant idea for the school fundraiser. If she can pull it off, she may just become Miss Popularity again . . . but if not, is she doomed to remain friendless forever?
Meet Cassie Knight. Bubbly, stylish, and super-friendly, she's the fashion queen at her Texas school. But when her father's job moves the family to cold, snowy Maine, Cassie's in for a huge culture shock. At her new prep school, the students are prim and proper, and worst of all, they don't find Cassie as fabulous as she knows she is! Then Cassie comes up with a brilliant idea for the school fundraiser. If she can pull it off, she may just become Miss Popularity again . . . but if not, is she doomed to remain friendless forever?
144 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2007
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About the author
Francesco Sedita
28 books42 followersFrancesco Sedita was born on March 18 on Mott Street in the Little Italy section of New York, New York, to two native New Yorkers.
Sedita studied writing at the Gallatin School of New York University. "It's this incredible multi-disciplinary program that allowed me to study many aspects of writing, including screenwriting, fiction, and theatrical writing," he says. While at Gallatin, he was a Writing Fellow for Saturday Night Live. After graduating, he wrote and directed a show that ran Off-Off Broadway for 5 years. He is now the Creative Director at major children's book publisher. Miss Popularity is his first book.
Francesco has been writing since the second grade. "I wrote and illustrated a story about a dog named Blackie. My next-door neighbor read it, and when she told me how much she liked it, I realized right then that I wanted to be a writer. I love to tell people stories," he says. When he was in college, he focused on writing comedy, and even did stand-up for a time. In graduate school, he focused on writing literary fiction. "Miss Popularity seemed like a strange direction for me at first, but it was an editorial director at Scholastic who made me realize it was the book I was born to write!" says Francesco. "We were discussing the idea of a character who comes to a musty old school and totally transforms it with her personality and fashion sense, and we both had a really good laugh. And then a day or two later, I was walking down the street and the entire story came to me in a flash-I emailed my editor right away, and Cassie Knight was born!"
Francesco Sedita lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Sedita studied writing at the Gallatin School of New York University. "It's this incredible multi-disciplinary program that allowed me to study many aspects of writing, including screenwriting, fiction, and theatrical writing," he says. While at Gallatin, he was a Writing Fellow for Saturday Night Live. After graduating, he wrote and directed a show that ran Off-Off Broadway for 5 years. He is now the Creative Director at major children's book publisher. Miss Popularity is his first book.
Francesco has been writing since the second grade. "I wrote and illustrated a story about a dog named Blackie. My next-door neighbor read it, and when she told me how much she liked it, I realized right then that I wanted to be a writer. I love to tell people stories," he says. When he was in college, he focused on writing comedy, and even did stand-up for a time. In graduate school, he focused on writing literary fiction. "Miss Popularity seemed like a strange direction for me at first, but it was an editorial director at Scholastic who made me realize it was the book I was born to write!" says Francesco. "We were discussing the idea of a character who comes to a musty old school and totally transforms it with her personality and fashion sense, and we both had a really good laugh. And then a day or two later, I was walking down the street and the entire story came to me in a flash-I emailed my editor right away, and Cassie Knight was born!"
Francesco Sedita lives in Brooklyn, New York.
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August 5, 2012
I think I read this book in sixth or seventh grade and was like "whatever" .But now I think that books like this should be burned.
Just the title itself sends a message to little girls that being popular is something important and without it being in school isn't fun. The book distortes the meaning of being popular into a some kind of an american teenage dream thing that is usually shown in movies about high school or middle school.(such as "Mean Girls" and etc.)
Althought this book's plot is different and talks about someone who was popular and is an outsider in a different place it still encourages the whole idea of look at me : I'm girly and I wear lots of make up so I must be popular .Gosh, wake up people .If little girls are reading books like this and start to believe that this is what life's about then that generation is going to suck. There are bigger problems in the world to worry about and all that generation will believe is important is being popular .
Please, parents ,do everyone a favor including yourself .Keep your kids away from these books because those girls will grow up snobby and self centred .Kids looooove these books but just try to read one and you'll see how bad it is .
Thank you for you attention .
Just the title itself sends a message to little girls that being popular is something important and without it being in school isn't fun. The book distortes the meaning of being popular into a some kind of an american teenage dream thing that is usually shown in movies about high school or middle school.(such as "Mean Girls" and etc.)
Althought this book's plot is different and talks about someone who was popular and is an outsider in a different place it still encourages the whole idea of look at me : I'm girly and I wear lots of make up so I must be popular .Gosh, wake up people .If little girls are reading books like this and start to believe that this is what life's about then that generation is going to suck. There are bigger problems in the world to worry about and all that generation will believe is important is being popular .
Please, parents ,do everyone a favor including yourself .Keep your kids away from these books because those girls will grow up snobby and self centred .Kids looooove these books but just try to read one and you'll see how bad it is .
Thank you for you attention .
March 16, 2010
Cassie is the most popular girl at her Houston, Texas school, but after her father gets a job in Maine, her status is threatened. Her new school in Maine is old, smelly and brown and her new schoolmates dress in gray, fail to condition their hair and think she talks funny. They have no fashion sense and she's on a mission to change all that.
Will Cassie be the one who gets some sense, and is forced to eat some humble pie before she abandons her superficial ways? (spoiler alert: no) Or will she give everyone at the school a makeover, introduce them to the joys of name brand fashions and shopping at the mall, as she claws her way to the top of the popularity ladder once again? (spoiler alert: yes)
The best thing about reading this book out loud to my daughter was being able to do a really bad Texas accent. The worst thing is having to explain to her that she should not believe everything she reads (or everything that is read to her).
Will Cassie be the one who gets some sense, and is forced to eat some humble pie before she abandons her superficial ways? (spoiler alert: no) Or will she give everyone at the school a makeover, introduce them to the joys of name brand fashions and shopping at the mall, as she claws her way to the top of the popularity ladder once again? (spoiler alert: yes)
The best thing about reading this book out loud to my daughter was being able to do a really bad Texas accent. The worst thing is having to explain to her that she should not believe everything she reads (or everything that is read to her).
October 14, 2010
Reviewed by Allison Fraclose for TeensReadToo.com
Cassie Cyan Knight has got it all: popularity, awesome friends, great personality, and, most importantly, a killer fashion sense.
Even her parents are cool, which is why Cassie doesn't hold a grudge against them when they drop the bombshell. Her dad got a promotion, and, in two weeks, Cassie will be transplanted from sunny, friendly, fashionable Houston to the frigid ice storms of Maine. Cassie doesn't let it get her down, though. She's nervous, sure, but with a few encouraging words from her best friend, Cassie feels like she can tackle anything.
However, her new classmates at Oak Grove Middle School seem determined to shoot down Cassie's upbeat attitude. They're rude, they make fun of her Texas accent, and even mock her bright, happy wardrobe choices. Clearly, the population of Oak Grove Middle needs a reminder that there are fashion options outside of boots and fleece pullovers.
With the help of a kindred spirit or two, Cassie jumps right in to find her fabulous niche at Oak Grove Middle, even if it means butting heads with Mean Mary Ellen McGinty, who refuses to admit that fashion might have a place in their school.
I had a few issues with this book, mainly with the lack of flaws in the main character and the unbelievable circumstances of there being absolutely no fashion clique at Oak Grove. One other major issue comes from the heavy name-dropping of products and companies in the fashion industry. They are so peppered throughout that sometimes it feels like one big advertisement.
Be that as it may, though, Cassie's attitude throughout her trials was refreshing, and could serve as a good pep talk to those younger girls who might need reassurance that they are in charge of their own happiness.
Cassie Cyan Knight has got it all: popularity, awesome friends, great personality, and, most importantly, a killer fashion sense.
Even her parents are cool, which is why Cassie doesn't hold a grudge against them when they drop the bombshell. Her dad got a promotion, and, in two weeks, Cassie will be transplanted from sunny, friendly, fashionable Houston to the frigid ice storms of Maine. Cassie doesn't let it get her down, though. She's nervous, sure, but with a few encouraging words from her best friend, Cassie feels like she can tackle anything.
However, her new classmates at Oak Grove Middle School seem determined to shoot down Cassie's upbeat attitude. They're rude, they make fun of her Texas accent, and even mock her bright, happy wardrobe choices. Clearly, the population of Oak Grove Middle needs a reminder that there are fashion options outside of boots and fleece pullovers.
With the help of a kindred spirit or two, Cassie jumps right in to find her fabulous niche at Oak Grove Middle, even if it means butting heads with Mean Mary Ellen McGinty, who refuses to admit that fashion might have a place in their school.
I had a few issues with this book, mainly with the lack of flaws in the main character and the unbelievable circumstances of there being absolutely no fashion clique at Oak Grove. One other major issue comes from the heavy name-dropping of products and companies in the fashion industry. They are so peppered throughout that sometimes it feels like one big advertisement.
Be that as it may, though, Cassie's attitude throughout her trials was refreshing, and could serve as a good pep talk to those younger girls who might need reassurance that they are in charge of their own happiness.
August 11, 2017
"Miss Popularity" was OK for what it was - a mindless bit of girly middle school-type fluff. What bothered me about it was that Cassie just waltzed into a new, very serious environment as Little Miss Fashionista, got everyone to loosen up, and...didn't learn anything herself. Not that sometimes it's good to be serious, not that different people have different priorities/interests, not that fashion isn't the be-all-end-all of everything. Nothing. Nada. Zip.
January 22, 2017
Honestly, I'm tempted to burn this book.
Cassie Cyan Knight is a texas stereotype barbie doll. Can she get any more stereotypical? "Oh, I'm hot. I like lip gloss and hair spray. I go shopping everyday after school and somehow I maintain straight A grades." No. She doesn't come close to realistic.
The book has very little plot, aside from, as another genius reviewer put it, "Cassie clawing her way to the top of the popularity scale". How does she do it? Throwing a fashion show so that these poor unfortunate souls can discover the joys of materialism.
Half the book is "look at me, I'm perfect!" and the other half is "I totally super love this $30 tube of mascara that my parents bought for me!". Yes, an ideal standard for young girls to aspire to. I was okay reading this, but I can just imagine how a child from an under privileged socio-economic background might feel. Cassie's favourite brands are Benefit and L'Ocitane Shea. That's what Kendall Jenner uses. A couple hand creams from that will set you back $70, a ten-hour shift on minimum wage.
This girl isn't smart at all. On one side, she wants to save the planet. Because our landfills just love the fast fashion industry.
Materialism has been connected to low self esteem. 84% of children say they want to own nice things for popularity reasons. Yes, this book is dealing with the pitfalls of capitalism in a very appropriate manner.
Cassie Cyan Knight is a texas stereotype barbie doll. Can she get any more stereotypical? "Oh, I'm hot. I like lip gloss and hair spray. I go shopping everyday after school and somehow I maintain straight A grades." No. She doesn't come close to realistic.
The book has very little plot, aside from, as another genius reviewer put it, "Cassie clawing her way to the top of the popularity scale". How does she do it? Throwing a fashion show so that these poor unfortunate souls can discover the joys of materialism.
Half the book is "look at me, I'm perfect!" and the other half is "I totally super love this $30 tube of mascara that my parents bought for me!". Yes, an ideal standard for young girls to aspire to. I was okay reading this, but I can just imagine how a child from an under privileged socio-economic background might feel. Cassie's favourite brands are Benefit and L'Ocitane Shea. That's what Kendall Jenner uses. A couple hand creams from that will set you back $70, a ten-hour shift on minimum wage.
This girl isn't smart at all. On one side, she wants to save the planet. Because our landfills just love the fast fashion industry.
Materialism has been connected to low self esteem. 84% of children say they want to own nice things for popularity reasons. Yes, this book is dealing with the pitfalls of capitalism in a very appropriate manner.
January 21, 2009
Nice book, but...
Cassie is a Mary Sue.
That's right, a Mary Sue.
What? You don't know what a Mary Sue is? Well, to put it simply, they're perfect female characters. Let's observe Cassie for a moment, shall we?
She is:
Fashionable
Kind
A good friend
A leader
Confident
Pretty
"Unique"
And let's not forget, EVERYBODY loves her. Or they eventually do. And I don't get why they EVENTUALLY love her, since she is apparently so perfect in every way, shape, and form. Oh hey - I just remembered a horrible flaw of hers: she judges people based on appearance. Let's observe once more, shall we?
All the people at her old school were fashionable - she likes them all.
Her new friend, Etoile, is pretty and fashionable - she likes her too.
Mary Ellen and her two friends are unfashionable - she hates them. HOWEVER. Later in the book, they wear nicer clothing. Guess what happens then? Cassie decides she likes them.
Throughout the book, the first thing she notices about people are their CLOTHING. Or their skin. Or if they condition their hair. Or if they use hairspray. You get my point.
Oh, but that's not to say you shouldn't read the book! I'm just saying that Cassie is a disgusting character and you might want to be careful of that.
Cassie is a Mary Sue.
That's right, a Mary Sue.
What? You don't know what a Mary Sue is? Well, to put it simply, they're perfect female characters. Let's observe Cassie for a moment, shall we?
She is:
Fashionable
Kind
A good friend
A leader
Confident
Pretty
"Unique"
And let's not forget, EVERYBODY loves her. Or they eventually do. And I don't get why they EVENTUALLY love her, since she is apparently so perfect in every way, shape, and form. Oh hey - I just remembered a horrible flaw of hers: she judges people based on appearance. Let's observe once more, shall we?
All the people at her old school were fashionable - she likes them all.
Her new friend, Etoile, is pretty and fashionable - she likes her too.
Mary Ellen and her two friends are unfashionable - she hates them. HOWEVER. Later in the book, they wear nicer clothing. Guess what happens then? Cassie decides she likes them.
Throughout the book, the first thing she notices about people are their CLOTHING. Or their skin. Or if they condition their hair. Or if they use hairspray. You get my point.
Oh, but that's not to say you shouldn't read the book! I'm just saying that Cassie is a disgusting character and you might want to be careful of that.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 19, 2009
again not very good but somethin to read
September 14, 2014
I read this book when I was like 12 or so and now I'm 15, I cringed at myself on the decision why did I ever read this book in the first place. I get annoyed a lot by reading it because you can see how important popularity is just by looking at the title.
What annoyed me more is this Cassie girl remind me of BARBIE. YES BARBIE. where her life is all perfect and people love EVERYTHING she did. and as if her arrival is like arrival of angel or something and suddenly the school turn interesting. because of her. It just not really logical for something like that to happen.
What annoyed me more is this Cassie girl remind me of BARBIE. YES BARBIE. where her life is all perfect and people love EVERYTHING she did. and as if her arrival is like arrival of angel or something and suddenly the school turn interesting. because of her. It just not really logical for something like that to happen.
February 2, 2010
This book was about a girl named Cassie who is the most popular in her whole junior high school. Everyone wants to be friends with her. But one day her dad gets a promotion and she is forced to mive to Maine. When she moves to this new school, everyone is obidient and she has no friends to share her sense of style with. This book is about a Cassie's struggle to adapt to a new school and lifestyle.
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November 6, 2018Cassie is a fashion girl and she is the popular girl in her home town of Houston Texas.every one wants to be her friend.One day Cassie's parents tell Cassie that they would be moving to Maine due to her dad, Paul's job. When she leave the school and wen to about her new school,there is no many people wants to know she.Girls must wear a dress that is at fingertip length, no overly colorful makeup, and heels less than two- inches. Even though the dress code doesn't say anything about color in clothes, all the students other than Cassie only wear black, gray, brown, etc.Cassie meets a shy girl named Etoile who has a sparkly side just like Cassie.
Final she take some color for the school
Final she take some color for the school
July 20, 2009
OMG! I LOVED this book! I really enjoyed how although she is totally fabulous she's also really nice, which is not usually the case in most books. I have honestly read this book about 7 times and i don't intend on stopping soon. On a scale from 1-10 i give it a 100! Yay Cassie!
April 5, 2008
Kinda weird
August 15, 2008
This was just a book I picked up from a second grader's library shelf. I decided to read it and it was okay. Really basic. Childish.
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October 19, 2014
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February 6, 2025
What a delightful read that’s perfect for fans of coming-of-age stories. This book from the Candy Apple Books series delivers humor, heart, and a lot of charm. Sedita does a great job of capturing the complexities of adolescence, particularly when it comes to fitting in, finding true friends, and staying true to oneself. I did like reading these series of books when I was a kid and I found the protagonist is relatable. However, the pacing is fast, which makes it easy to get lost in the story, and the writing is accessible for a younger audience. While some parts of the plot may feel familiar to some, it’s still an enjoyable and lighthearted read. There are some moments that will resonate with anyone who’s ever struggled with the pressures of fitting in. At the end of the day, Miss Popularity is a fun, easy read that provides both entertainment and some valuable lessons about authenticity and self-confidence.
March 15, 2022
I feel like these comments are a little dramatic. This was my FAVORITE book as a kid I read it so many times. I just found it again at my parents house and I’m now 25 years old. As a little girl I was such a giant girly girl and I loved that this book made me feel like it was okay to be super feminine. The point of Cassie is that she brought color to her new friends. I loved this book and am now rereading it again and it makes me emotional. Absolutely love it and all the other candy apple books.
May 25, 2017
Man, this is nostalgic! I used to be obsessed with this book. Now, looking back at it, it wasn't as amazing as I thought it was, but it was still good. I think if you have a young kid who likes fashion or whatever, then they will probably like this book just fine. It's an easy read, and it's a bit of a guilty pleasure.
June 24, 2017
I am twelve years old and I personally love this book. It is nowhere near realistic, of course, but Cassie Knight, the popular, bubbly main character, is a good role model for girls my age. There is a disclaimer- someone who reads this book may try to be like Cassie, who is perfect, so it is impossible. Over all, it's pretty good.
July 17, 2018
Childhood memories made me love this book. I didn't really like the main character Cassie and always cringed when she was describing how she was putting hairspray or something in her hair and was scrunching it. I don't know why. The only reason why I really liked this book was because of the girl who befriends Cassie who is called Etoile which was cool to me as a kid for some reason but she was a shy and nice girl and I related to her.
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December 14, 2024
I am NOT into fashion, and this felt much older than middle school, but it was an entertaining read if you can suspend disbelief. A Texan teen transports to Maine in winter and tries to become the same popular person she was at her old school. When she meets someone equally into fashion, Etoile, who even designs her own clothes, she gets an idea for a fundraiser that changes everything.
August 20, 2017
I like this book and I don't think it should be burned Alex. This book is about a simple Texas girl like me who was born in TX and then move to a totally different place
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March 23, 2018
This book was amazing. Had amazing characters and ended with a good cause completed.
April 7, 2018
This book is amazing great topic for teens.
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June 16, 2022This is just like a Barbie movie
March 28, 2024
This book is so creepy I didn't finish it from how creepy it was 𝙉𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙍 𝙉𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙍 𝙉𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙍 ever read this book
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October 14, 2024Awsome
January 1, 2025
Amazing book love it to the end I think that it shows a real role model as the main character
November 27, 2016
Originally posted on Beauty and the Bean Boots
On Thursdays, we review middle grade books.
In Miss Popularity by Francesco Sedita, Cassie Knight is the most popular girl at her Texas school. When her father’s job relocates the family to Maine, Cassie finds herself on the outs of her new prep school. Determined to never let anyone dull her sparkle, Cassie organizes a fashion show to show to make new friends.
Whenever I was younger, I loved the books in the Candy Apple books series (The Accidental Cheerleader, The Boy Next Door, etc.). They had girly and sometimes even sparkly covers. The books were quick and fun to read and had main characters that I wanted to be. I always wanted to read Miss Popularity, but I never ended up purchasing the book. I found this book recently at a library sale and I know my fifth grade self would have loved this book, even though I can see how cartoonish and cliched it is now.
While the main character, Cassie Knight, embodies the Texas girl stereotype, she is also a great role model for girls. I’ve seen in a lot of reviews that Cassie is superficial and is a bad role model for girls because of her focus on popularity, however, I didn’t get that message when I read the book. Unlike many other popular girls in middle grade books, Cassie was always nice to people, even if they weren’t so nice to her. Even when she was ridiculed for her peppy attitude and brightly colored clothes, Cassie always stayed true to herself and never doubted her talents. Even though she sometimes came across as cartoonish, I appreciated how she acted throughout the book. I definitely would have wanted to be like Cassie if I read this book when I was younger!
On aspect that I think could have been done better is the whole drama between Cassie and the mean girl at her new school (I’m totally blanking on her name). To make friends, Cassie wants to get more involved in the school so she decides to get involved with the mean girl’s school fundraising project. In the end, Cassie pretty much takes over the event with little input from the person who started it. I wish that Cassie would acknowledge this more throughout the book because it definitely makes her rival’s actions more understandable and also doesn’t really go along with Cassie’s character.
Since this was a light and fun read that I had minor problems with, I rate Miss Popularity with 4 out of 5 stars.
On Thursdays, we review middle grade books.
In Miss Popularity by Francesco Sedita, Cassie Knight is the most popular girl at her Texas school. When her father’s job relocates the family to Maine, Cassie finds herself on the outs of her new prep school. Determined to never let anyone dull her sparkle, Cassie organizes a fashion show to show to make new friends.
Whenever I was younger, I loved the books in the Candy Apple books series (The Accidental Cheerleader, The Boy Next Door, etc.). They had girly and sometimes even sparkly covers. The books were quick and fun to read and had main characters that I wanted to be. I always wanted to read Miss Popularity, but I never ended up purchasing the book. I found this book recently at a library sale and I know my fifth grade self would have loved this book, even though I can see how cartoonish and cliched it is now.
While the main character, Cassie Knight, embodies the Texas girl stereotype, she is also a great role model for girls. I’ve seen in a lot of reviews that Cassie is superficial and is a bad role model for girls because of her focus on popularity, however, I didn’t get that message when I read the book. Unlike many other popular girls in middle grade books, Cassie was always nice to people, even if they weren’t so nice to her. Even when she was ridiculed for her peppy attitude and brightly colored clothes, Cassie always stayed true to herself and never doubted her talents. Even though she sometimes came across as cartoonish, I appreciated how she acted throughout the book. I definitely would have wanted to be like Cassie if I read this book when I was younger!
On aspect that I think could have been done better is the whole drama between Cassie and the mean girl at her new school (I’m totally blanking on her name). To make friends, Cassie wants to get more involved in the school so she decides to get involved with the mean girl’s school fundraising project. In the end, Cassie pretty much takes over the event with little input from the person who started it. I wish that Cassie would acknowledge this more throughout the book because it definitely makes her rival’s actions more understandable and also doesn’t really go along with Cassie’s character.
Since this was a light and fun read that I had minor problems with, I rate Miss Popularity with 4 out of 5 stars.
March 9, 2012
This is the book I read to my sister in between reading Great Expectations. I liked it because it was super funny and totally a girly girl would be like. Cassie is a sixth grader from Houston, Texas who moved to Maine- total culture shock, even if it is only half a continent away. She is expecting it to be like Texas, except a whole ton colder, and boy, is she in for a surprise, and not a very good one to start out with. Her first day of school was not quite as good as she hoped. Just during homeroom, one girl starts out colder than the weather outside, and no one seems to want anything to do with her. Throughout the book Cassie finds new friends, even in the people she thought would be her enemies at the start. This book could be applied to any teenage girls’ life. It is about friends, and finding the bright side to the hard things.
I liked this book because it reminded me pretty much how I acted when I was that age, and it reminded me to look for the best in people, even if they are rude and don’t seem to like you. You don’t know their part of the story or what’s going on in their life. It was a cute story, and I would mostly recommend it to girls in grades five to seven. I thought it was funny some of the terms she used, and it showed how much our language the little terms we use have changed in the past five years. Over all I liked the book and it was fun to read it to my sister and laugh about it together.
I liked this book because it reminded me pretty much how I acted when I was that age, and it reminded me to look for the best in people, even if they are rude and don’t seem to like you. You don’t know their part of the story or what’s going on in their life. It was a cute story, and I would mostly recommend it to girls in grades five to seven. I thought it was funny some of the terms she used, and it showed how much our language the little terms we use have changed in the past five years. Over all I liked the book and it was fun to read it to my sister and laugh about it together.
March 9, 2012
This is the book I read to my sister in between reading Great Expectations. I liked it because it was super funny and totally a girly girl would be like. Cassie is a sixth grader from Houston, Texas who moved to Maine- total culture shock, even if it is only half a continent away. She is expecting it to be like Texas, except a whole ton colder, and boy, is she in for a surprise, and not a very good one to start out with. Her first day of school was not quite as good as she hoped. Just during homeroom, one girl starts out colder than the weather outside, and no one seems to want anything to do with her. Throughout the book Cassie finds new friends, even in the people she thought would be her enemies at the start. This book could be applied to any teenage girls’ life. It is about friends, and finding the bright side to the hard things.
I liked this book because it reminded me pretty much how I acted when I was that age, and it reminded me to look for the best in people, even if they are rude and don’t seem to like you. You don’t know their part of the story or what’s going on in their life. It was a cute story, and I would mostly recommend it to girls in grades five to seven. I thought it was funny some of the terms she used, and it showed how much our language the little terms we use have changed in the past five years. Over all I liked the book and it was fun to read it to my sister and laugh about it together.
I liked this book because it reminded me pretty much how I acted when I was that age, and it reminded me to look for the best in people, even if they are rude and don’t seem to like you. You don’t know their part of the story or what’s going on in their life. It was a cute story, and I would mostly recommend it to girls in grades five to seven. I thought it was funny some of the terms she used, and it showed how much our language the little terms we use have changed in the past five years. Over all I liked the book and it was fun to read it to my sister and laugh about it together.
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