Wendy Graham

Genre:early chapter book
Age Approraiteness: Grade 3
Review:Sam has ia father who is a magician, who is passionate for doing magic in front of people. However, Sam is totally embarrassed by his father's job and does't even want his best friend know that the people who is performing magic is his father. He told his aunt Rosa that he wish his dad have a different ,ordinary job just like somebody's else dad. However, his aunt tell him that his father could bot be able to find a job since his mom left him because his dad need to look after him at home.One day his dad rescued a whole bunch of people by taming a wild horse and therefore become famous and in television. Sam finally understand his father and be proud of him. He invite his best friend to watch his father's performance together.
It is a early chapter books because it is a story that is based on current events.It feature child as its main characters and often allow young readers to "experience" different setting, and situations than what is the norm for their lifestyle. It is simple and has chapters, and firmly short.… (altro)

Summer could still hardly believe it. Me! she thought. All those skinny, suntanned girls who hang out at the lifesaving club, and Dylan wants to meet me there!
But what to wear? She pinched a fold of fat above her waist...

At fourteen, Summer has big plans. She's going to be a famous writer and she's starting an all-girl rock group with her best friend, Amy. When she meets Dylan, she falls in love, and life is great. Well, it would be if she didn't have to deal with a nagging New-Age Mum and a gran with alzheimers, who seem to be competing to bring the most embarrassment to Summer.

Summer has always been rebellious and, with all that's going on in her life, her attitude towards her mother's dumb rules and wierd behaviours aren't likely to change soon. But she is about to find out that some dreams aren't meant to come true.

Summer's Story is a story of growing up - first love, family, friendship and self-belief. Summer is a very real character and teenage girls will find her easy to relate to as they watch her struggle with many situations which will be familiar. Summer's Story is funny, compassionate and real
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