These are really nice books for young girls that are ready to step up into chapter books. I appreciate that they have many illustrations throughout the book to keep their attention. Many young readers that have the skills to read chapter style books, get bored without any fun pictures to make it exciting. These stories are cute and aren't too mature for young readers. My daughter is 8 and I was a little worried that they might be too dramatic or centered around boys. The characters are young and girlie and deal with getting along in school and just having fun in their little group. I felt the content was fine and suited for a younger audience. I'm a bit picky about the content of books for children and I thought these were fun books and cute for young girls. NO stars. Gag me with a spoon! I had to keep forcing myself to read this disgustingly sickening book. In fact I despised it so very much that I stopped reading it for the loooongest time and so it was overdue to my library because I just could not force myself to read this dreck. Gaaaahhhhh.Finally just made myself. Did it by reading through eyes barely open and skimming. Horrible!The main character is a very privileged girl with 2 best friends and a pampered pooch. Unfortunately her mother travels extensively. Fortunately she brings back expensive presents. Fortunately her parents love each other and her. Fortunately she lives right down the street from her bffs. Fortunately she gets to devote HUGE chunks of time to doing whatever she wants. Fortunately her parents support her in this. Fortunately for her, her homework at school is mostly nonexistent.And yet, she spends the whole book WHINING.... And her bffs totally support her. Get over yourself spoiled brat. Puh-leez. The saddest things that happen are that you and your mom can't be together and that you are far too entitled so that you never grow and mature from this.Disgusting.Will NOT recommend this to anyone. EVER.
Fun format for early readers. A good crossover book for girls not yet ready for chapter books.
—Ellen
Easier chapter book, but better suited for middle/upper elementary.
—moniquebeeton
The story os just ok, but I love the drawings throughout the book!
—Kris
