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Gr 4-6-A creative book in three chapters, each with doodles, side quips, arrows, and outrageous color combinations. Bright Magic Marker inks completely fill each page in contrasting colors, lime green and hot pink or pink-and-orange spirals with text encased in lime green boxes. The busy format will be scrutinized for encrypted messages, amusing subplots, and typical `tween soul-searching questions. In chapter one, Alexandra is excited about her invitation to Vicky's Halloween party and is steaming mad because her weird mom not only arrives home late, but she also walks in without the movie-star costume Alexandra is planning to wear. All of the preteen's anger is scrawled across the pages until Mom comes up with a creative solution. Dropped off at Vicky's door, Alexandra discovers that the party was the previous day. While she sits in the kitchen listening to Vicky's mom talk to some other mothers, she realizes that they are dull, dress the same, and that her mother is actually pretty cool. The second chapter deals with cliques, worrying about what other kids think, and the importance of an honest VBF. Finally in chapter three, Alexandra discovers how much her dad really loves her when they head out to dinner together and begin to truly communicate. Yes, the protagonist does ramble on, but she does so with meaning and resolve. Readers who enjoyed Marissa Moss's "Amelia" books (Pleasant Co.) will love Alexandra and her musings.
Karen Land, Greenport Public School, NY
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Twelve-year-old Alexandra tries to figure out those strange creatures called "boys," especially the one she has a crush on and her annoying older brother. First few pages have been ripped out Moderate edgewear on the boards. Binding is very loose. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book. Seller Inventory # 123646386
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: As New. First Edition; First Printing. Pictorial hardcover, sharp and bright. no dustjacket. Book is firm in binding, unread, crisp interior. SIGNED by author/illustrator on front endpapers. Color illustrations throughout by Author. Free of any markings, not ex-library. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Author & Illustrator. Seller Inventory # 10343