Sunday, August 15, 2010

The Hard Kind of Promise by Gina Willner-Pardo


Willner-Pardo, Gina, The Hard Kind of Promise. Clarion Books, 2010. Pgs. 200. Language: PG, Violence: PG, Sexual Content: PG
Sara and Marjorie have been friends for 8 years and have loved to do the same things for long time.  When 7th grade starts, however, Sara begins to change and starts making friends with the popular crowd. She reaches an impasse, however when neither Marjorie or the popular kids want to share her with each other.  Marjorie is making a movie and wants Sara to star as alien in it. Sara, however is afraid of losing her new found popularity and the cute boys. What will Sara choose?
A cute, easy-to-read story about coming-of-age and being true to yourself. Readers who like realistic fiction and friendship novels will enjoy reading this book. MS. OPTIONAL.  Reviewer: Jessica M, Olympus Jr. High, Library Media Specialist.

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