This book series, particularly the first two, have been hanging around the back of my mind for a few years now because I had forgotten sooooo many of the details and couldn't remember enough to recall what the series was. But now they've been found again, and I HAD to start rereading them! There is definitely some outdated stuff, and it's not as if the book is some kind of literary masterpiece, but I totally enjoyed getting to visit the story and Anastasia's mind again! She is snarky, funny, and was immensely relatable to young me, and for that alone I loved this. ( )

This is a sentimental favorite from my childhood, and it holds up well. I love oddball Anastasia and her kind and understanding parents. I love Anastasia's love of making lists (relatable!), and that she plans to name her baby brother One-Ball Reilly. There is a lot of humor in this book for both children and adults. ( )

I really enjoyed these as a kid... and they hold up! ( )

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