Suite Scarlett by Maureen Johnson - ADVISABLE

Johnson, Maureen Suite Scarlett, 368 p. Scholastic, May 2008. 

MS – ADVISABLE

Scarlett’s family owns a hotel in the heart of New York City, with loads of charm and old-time appeal, but on the verge of bankruptcy. An eccentric former actress moves I for the summer, right into the suite for which Scarlett is responsible and soon Scarlett is intimately involved in all sorts of weird dealings. And just from the guest; Scarlett’s brother is also in the midst of a major deception. Only with a lot of maneuvering, quick thinking and some major distractions could Scarlett help her brother, her new friend and perhaps find love. 

I don’t think I can call Suite Scarlett a masterpiece, but it certainly a fine new entry into Johnson’s body of work. Teen girls who have already found Johnson will not be disappointed and the cute cover (not pink) is sure to get plenty of others to pink it up. There are a handful of swear words (no “f) to be aware of and a bit of drinking. 

Cindy Mitchell, Library-Teacher.