Let's learn a bit about Monique:
When Monique Bucheger isn’t writing, you can
find her playing taxi driver to one or more of her children, plotting her next
novel, scrapbooking, or being the “Mamarazzi” at any number of child-oriented
events. Even though she realizes there will never be enough hours in any given
day, Monique tries very hard to enjoy
the journey that is her life.
She shares it with a terrific husband, her
dozen children, an adorable granddaughter, a son-in-law, three cats, and
many real and imaginary friends. She is the author of several books and plans
to write many more. You can find more about Monique and her works at:
Monique Bucheger (author of The Secret Sisters
Club: A Ginnie West Adventure)
Now for the fabulous book!
Twelve-year-old BFFs,
Ginnie West and Tillie Taylor, are matchmaking geniuses. Together, they
maneuvered Ginnie’s widower-dad into proposing to Tillie’s divorcee-mom. Sweet!
Certain they are well on their way to sisterhood, each girl is floored when
Tillie’s lousy-excuse-for-a-father puts in an appearance after a six year
absence. Too bad “lousy dad repellant” doesn’t come in a can. Even though
Tillie’s dad has sobered up and is determined to make amends, Tillie would rather he just disappear again. If he stays, “Operation:
Secret Sisters” may need to be renamed “Operation: Not Gonna Happen.” If that’s
not bad enough, the biggest bully in seventh grade comes over often and wishes
he could call the West’s farmhouse “home.” When the bully’s abusive dad shows
up as well, Ginnie thinks it’s time to change her family’s motto from “When
you’re here, you’re family” to “There’s no more room at the West’s.”
My Review:
This book is a great book for tweens to read. There are both male and female main characters in 7th grade, so all kids would enjoy this book. There are some mature themes in this book dealing with child abuse, so reading this book together with your child/children could lead to some good discussions. The author does a good job of presenting this storyline for the young reader.
I also like the characters in this series of Ginnie West and her adventures. There is always some witty dialogue to be found. This book will be especially loved by your tween that loves horses and the country.
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