Karen has an amazing way of getting into the mind of a middle-schooler. This is exactly how I remember feeling as a 13-year-old: scared, insecure, and trying to figure out yourself and the world. This book brings it all back. I’m not sure that’s a good thing, but it does mean that Karen is a fabulous writer who is able to pull out real emotions.

This amazing book cuts to the heart of bullying: Scared and insecure kids hurting other scared and insecure kids to try to make themselves feel better. This is a book that kids will enjoy and identify with, but it’s not to juvenile for parents to read. This would be a great book to read together to start a discussion about bullying and treating others the way you would like to be treated.

I received this book free from the author in exchange for an honest review. ( )

Millicent Marie writes a secret diary under the name Amanda, why not under her real name? Well she hates her name and doesn’t understand why her mother would call her Millicent Marie in the first place. When her younger brother posts her diary on a blog for the world to see Millie is distraught, after all it was her secret diary! As the emails start rolling in she realises that she is gaining popularity. She wants to fit in and so she carries on with the blog but things get out of control.

The book was great, highlighting the topics of what harm can be done through bullying and why people bully others.
I laughed was sad and every other emotion in between.
A brilliant book and will definitely be keeping this one for when my daughter is a bit older.
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Millicent Marie Is Not My Name by Karen Pokras Toz is a fantastic middle grade book that will keep you turning the pages to finds out what happens to Millie and her friends. Right from the start I could relate to the main character, because I would be furious if my brother put any part of my diary online for others to read. I would be worried even if he changed the name on the blog or the post! Millie is very much a typical 12 year old girl and her thoughts and feelings reminded me of my own. I think she is someone I would like to be friends with because she is smart and funny. The fact that Mille was running an anonymous blog had me worried because I didn’t know what would happen if everyone found out it was her blogging. I was glad the storyline was happening to her and not me- I couldn’t handle the stress! Mille is funny and anyone with a sibling will be able to relate to her relationship with her brother. Even though the main character is a girl, I think that this is a book that could be enjoyed by both boys and girls in the middle grades. I am amazed at how the author created such believable characters. After reading this book you just may want to start your own blog. This is a book you don’t want to miss! ( )

Okay, I know this book is not intended for an adult. However, the meaning behind the book goes for anyone. Karen has taken a kids perspective and written a book that will have adults thinking about their own actions. This is a perfect book for that reading child in your life. If I read the normal books when I was younger, I know I could rate Karen's writing to someone. However, I never read what I was supposed to read. I always read any and everything I was NOT supposed to read. Yes, I guess you could say I was a problem child with books.

Millicent is the average tween. She likes sports, has friends and a little brother that is always causing her trouble. When her little brother finds her diary and turns it into a blog the drama starts.

If you have a young reader in your life this is the perfect gift for them. Get it in digital and print format. This will be one of those books they will remember when they grow up. Help them along with their reading while providing a tool for their imagination.

Thanks for such a great read Karen.

The bunnies and I give this book 5 carrots. ( )

After reading the title you certainly get the idea that Millicent Marie is a girl who knows her mind. She proves this time and time again in this book. Such a great character who so many tweens can relate to. The story covers a lot of interesting subjects like bullying, kids with the internet, cliques at school and the list goes on that I enjoyed reading about from the characters view point. A lot of fun and humor, this author is on her way to becoming a must read for all middle graders. Liking Nate Rocks just a little more than this book I give it 4.5 stars. ( )