After finishing "The Man of Lawlessness" by Dr. David Reagan - which I blogged about H.E.R.E. I decided I was ready for some "lighter" reading. I had picked up "The Mother-Daughter Book Club" not really reading the synopsis but knowing that I really enjoy reading books about friendships. Imagine my surprise when I discovered it was written for young girls! The girls in the book are in 6th grade. I thoroughly enjoyed the book!!
I loved "Little Women" as a young girl and I still enjoy re-reading it every once in a while. The fact that the Mother-daughter Book Club is reading it as their first book club selection just made this book that much more fun for me.
I have a granddaughter in 5th grade and I have come to the conclusion that although the "torment" may be different, young girls can be just as mean now as they were when I was a child - or even when "Jo March" was a child.
This book can be enjoyed by all ages. Not only does Frederick tell the story through the eyes of the four 6th grade girls, you also get to meet the mothers and the struggles they face and the friendships they form through enjoying time with their daughters.
As Emma, Jess, Cassidy and Megan zip through 6th grade, Frederick lets you, the reader, gain an understanding of hurts, embarrassment, friendship and lots of fun.
Of course as with every good book for youth, there is much to be learned from these likeable girls and their families.
About the author, Heather Vogel Frederick:
Actually in going to Frederick's website I felt as if I had found a new friend!! I spent so much time reading all that was there - including her wonderful Blog, that I almost didn't have time to work on my blog! You should stop by and get acquainted with her too! You can find her H.E.R.E Take the time to get to know her!!
She has written 6 books in this series (plus several other books):
I am not only impressed by the books (I'm also reading the others) I am very impressed with Frederick's love of reading and the way she shares it with others. She is a great encourager of getting young people to read.
"Even if Megan would rather be at the mall, Cassidy is late for hockey practice, Emma's already read every book in existence, and Jess is missing her mother too much to care, the new book club is scheduled to meet every month.
But what begins as a mom-imposed ritual of reading Little Women soon helps four unlikely friends navigate the drama of middle school. From stolen journals, to secret crushes, to a fashion-fiasco first dance, these sixth-graders are up to their Wellie boots in drama. They can't help but wonder: What would Jo March do?
The Mother-Daughter Book Club will delight daughters of all ages in a novel about the fabulousness of fiction, family, and friendship."
I loved "Little Women" as a young girl and I still enjoy re-reading it every once in a while. The fact that the Mother-daughter Book Club is reading it as their first book club selection just made this book that much more fun for me.
I have a granddaughter in 5th grade and I have come to the conclusion that although the "torment" may be different, young girls can be just as mean now as they were when I was a child - or even when "Jo March" was a child.
This book can be enjoyed by all ages. Not only does Frederick tell the story through the eyes of the four 6th grade girls, you also get to meet the mothers and the struggles they face and the friendships they form through enjoying time with their daughters.
As Emma, Jess, Cassidy and Megan zip through 6th grade, Frederick lets you, the reader, gain an understanding of hurts, embarrassment, friendship and lots of fun.
Of course as with every good book for youth, there is much to be learned from these likeable girls and their families.
About the author, Heather Vogel Frederick:
"Before I became a writer, I was a reader—and still am.
I was born in Peterborough, New Hampshire into a family of bookworms, and spent most of my childhood holed up in the library or in my bedroom, reading. My mother used to say that if Heather had her nose in a book, the house would have to burn down around her before she'd sit up and take notice! Those are the best books, though, aren't they? The ones that take your imagination by storm and spirit you off into a different world?"
Actually in going to Frederick's website I felt as if I had found a new friend!! I spent so much time reading all that was there - including her wonderful Blog, that I almost didn't have time to work on my blog! You should stop by and get acquainted with her too! You can find her H.E.R.E Take the time to get to know her!!
She has written 6 books in this series (plus several other books):
| 1 | The Mother-Daughter Book Club | ||||
| 2 | Much Ado About Anne | ||||
| 3 | Dear Pen Pal | ||||
| 4 | Pies & Prejudice | ||||
| 5 | Home for the Holidays | ||||
| 6 | Wish You Were Eyre |
I am not only impressed by the books (I'm also reading the others) I am very impressed with Frederick's love of reading and the way she shares it with others. She is a great encourager of getting young people to read.
I highly recommend these books for all ages.
I also highly recommend you browse the author's web site.
Plus we both collect Tea pots!!!
AND a bookworm!!!
What's not to love about this author??!!
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