Mackenzie Blue is the first book in the series with the same name by Tina Wells.Mackenzie Blue, Zee, is entering the seventh grade which means she will now go to the upper level of Brookdale Academy. She wouldn’t mind it that much but her best friend Ally moved to Paris. It does help some that Jasper and the rest of her crew will be there but that doesn’t stop her from missing Ally. Jasper is a recent addition. He moved from London the summer right before Zee will start going to the upper level. Apparently, so is Jasper.Jasper and Zee are complete opposites. Jasper is very studious and quiet. Zee is full of energy and is always talking, yet the two of them are great friends. On the first day of school, Zee bumps into her crush Landon. Unfortunately for Zee, Kathi has sights on him as well. Kathi has two sides, the nice one…when she wants something or mean. Her lackey, Jen, is always nice to Zee.Zee can’t believe it when she finds out that her favorite teacher isn’t teaching music class anymore. Now, Mr. Papademetriou, Mr. P, is. Soon after class, Zee bumps into another person, Chloe. It doesn’t take Zee long to realize it’s the girl who missed music. Zee and Chloe quickly become friends.Zee’s first day of school goes pretty smoothly, but when she gets home, she realizes she can’t find her diary. The next day in music class she sees an embarrassing quote from her diary. Did Chloe steal her diary? Will Zee be able to survive the 7th grade without Ally?I absolutely loved this book. There are illustrations scattered throughout the book. Before the story begins, there is even an illustration that shows Zee and the crew. It is predictable who stole her diary, but I still loved this book. I usually don’t love MG books. I like to read them but there’s not many that I love. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series. Fans of the series are going to be pleasantly surprised. According to the Mackenzie Blue website, the author is currently working on more books about Zee and her friends. Right now there are four books out. I am so glad I have an Almost-Tween daughter who loves a fun, realistic heroine. I mean, what could be worse, starting off 7th Grade with your best friend moving to Paris, losing your diary which may have the winning song for the Teen Sing competition in it or well, there is the matter of that boy, Landon, the one with "the sun-bleached hair that hung slightly over his eyes" (p. 209).I loved how creative drawings of the characters, their IMs, notes and Zee's diary entries are interspersed within the prose of the book. The format will keep any tween, and even their mom, easily entertained and a reluctant reader would find it stimulating to follow the different formats presented.I will say that both my daughter and I delighted in the book's lessons. It reminded both of us that it's important to be true to yourself, that your real friends will always be there for you and that yes, big brothers can be big bothers but they always have your back.
What do You think about Mackenzie Blue (2009)?
its okay I like Mackenzie blue secret crush and Mackenzie blue best friend? its good and am-a-zing
—SOMEONE
This was a very riveting book but i wish it was longer and gave more specific details.
—radiantgurl
I would like to read this book and I love this web it is do amazing!!!:):):)
—chill0503
