Kenzie is a rich and spoiled young 16 year old from New York City. She has plenty of friends and is quite popular. Life couldn't be better...until her parents drop a bombshell. She has to leave for the summer and live with her aunt and uncle in Paris. It's not Paris, France, but southern Idaho. And what's worse is that it's in the middle of nowhere... in the country. But that isn't all, she now has to do chores and wash her own clothes and clean her own room. It's as if she was sentenced to a summer of slavery. When she refuses, her aunt lets her know that if she wants to eat, she will work. Now Kenzie has to get up at the crack of dawn, weed the garden, gather eggs, do the dishes, and help fix meals. When she meets handsome Adam White who's got a deep secret, life becomes a little more exciting in Paris, Idaho.I thoroughly enjoyed this book. There were parts that were so humorous, I laughed out loud. I love the fact that Kenzie grows and changes and becomes likeable. She is an endearing character. Her surroundings are what makes her change for the better. Michele Ashman Bell developed her characters very well and it was easy to become part of the story.Reviewed by Linda Weaver Clarke, Author of "A Family Saga in Bear Lake, Idaho" series. Who wouldn't LOVE a summer in Paris!? Kenzie was sent to Paris for the summer after her parents went bankrupt and she is not happy about it. WHAT? Oh wait.... if you look close at the front cover of the book you will notice that Kenzie didn't go to Paris, FRANCE... she went to Paris, IDAHO!Kenzie is forced to leave her busy New York City and heads to the country. She learns a lot of lessons here starting with how to deal with doing chores and the lack of her friends. She meets up with some pleasant surprises along the way as well. Now before I give anymore of it away I'd better stop! I recommend adding it to your "TO READ" summer list. To purchase this book go HERE.Michele Ashman Bell has a fun way of writing and takes you on a trip with Kenzie through some crazy teenage days. This book is filled with the trials of life, money and popularity, suspense and even romance. This was a quick read for me (ok so I read just about any book in a day or two...) and would be great for teenagers.
What do You think about Summer In Paris (2010)?
Fun story about a girl learning there is more to life than the big city, clothes and money.
—zoe
Very fun book. Not my usual read, but I LOVED it.
—Channin
