What's in a Name?

by Peter Filichia

Rose Sczylanska is sure her life would run more smoothly if she had a name that was easy to pronounce and spell. When Rose meets Luke she introduces herself as Rose Sterling. Convinced that her new last name has given her the confidence to pursue a relationship with Luke, Rose decides to change her name legally. At first Rose's parents are hurt and angered by this decision. But Rose is determined to follow through with her plan, and works hard to win her family over to her way of thinking.

218 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1988

About the author

Peter Filichia is the critic for the Star-Ledger and News 12 New Jersey. Each week, he writes a column for MasterworksBroadway.com and three columns for TheaterMania.com. He is a past president of the Drama Desk, the current president of the Theatre World Awards, and the author of Let's Put on a Musical!"

Reviews

[Rachel Holtzclaw · Rating 1 out of 5]

yes, this is another YA book from the 80s. yes, this was also pure garbage. this book made me SO LIVID that i can't even type a coherent review. if i could give negative stars, i WOULD.

[Gabriella Mastrelli · Rating 2 out of 5]

A young American girl who has a long Polish last name feels that this simply doesn’t fit in in America and ultimately changes it to something more “american” sounding. Absolutely awful message for a YA novel. The protagonist is however, very likeable and there are some nice descriptions of New York.