This book was really, really, really awesome! one of THE best books I've EVER read! The author, Leslie Margolis was able to blend the story together perfectly! I loved how it was from a (not completely) perfect girl's point of view, It was able to include mystery while adding the perfect amount of suspense not too short, but not dragging it on for way too long like some other books I've read. It had a good story line/ concept and an interesting ending. As a fellow tween, I'd recommend this to anyone from pre tween to late teens and even some adults may like this as well!^O^ This is a sweet story about a girl who's a dog walker and solves mysteries while doing it. It's marketed to Nancy Drew fans; I'm not entirely convinced about that comparison but it will appeal to girls who enjoy a bit of a puzzle and some unique characters along with their realistic fiction.SLJ did a great review so I'm including it here for plot point reference--From School Library JournalGr 5-7–Twelve-year-old Maggie Brooklyn is a dog-walker and a wannabe Nancy Drew. She gets her first chance to sleuth when neighborhood dogs begin disappearing. The dognappings are mysteriously introduced in the prologue, but more crimes slowly appear as readers meet and get to know the protagonist. The pacing keeps kids looking for additional clues and gives Maggie a chance to prove what they suspect. Not only does she expose the thief, but she also solves a second mystery–her landlady's missing fortune. That mystery weaves quietly in and out of the chapters as Maggie deals with the missing pets, her crush on Milo, her friend-enemy Ivy, and her busy schedule of dog-walking (plus, keeping it a secret from her parents). Characters are well-developed, typical preteens. Readers will easily identify with these seventh graders, and they will love the eccentric landlady who adds a bit of humor. Mystery fans will enjoy this lighthearted whodunit.–Carolyn Janssen, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, OH. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
What do You think about Girl's Best Friend (2010)?
I honestly didn't think it was a very good book. I just couldn't get into it. :-/
—Zippy
One star because I can't give this book zero star's
—nick
