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By Annie Bryant
Young girls, as they develop from children
into independent individuals, must learn
self-value despite the flaws that they and
others see. That they naturally accentuate
the advantages they see in others only magnifies
their perception of the gravity of their
own shortcomings.
This book helps the reader move beyond these
perceptions by presenting the evolution from
impression to understanding of four girls
entering junior high school. The lesson learned
by the characters (and most likely picked
up by the young reader) is that everyone
faces challenges in life, but we also have
advantages that balance them. When acting
as a group, these pluses and minuses can
complement each other (one's flaws allows
others to showcase their strengths) to become
the basis of acceptance within a group and
the foundation for lasting friendships.
Written in a modern, quick reading style
mimicking and incorporating touches of today's
Internet age, the book is action oriented
with few long reflective passages. It touches
lightly on issues of race and class but dismisses
or deals with each in the manner as might
be expected of children this age. There are
a number of contemporary/ regional references
that will be missed by many readers and a
few plot elements that strain credibility
(such as keeping the dog a secret), but these
can be overlooked as necessary to create
the right setting to tell the story and deliver
its message. Indeed, these are small sacrifices
that yield both fun reading and an age appropriate
message unclouded by other overtones. |
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