Aly and Brooke love to hang out in their mom's nail salon. Still, they can't wait to be eighteen and finally old enough to paint customers' nails themselves. And then they have a great idea: what if they open their own salon in the back and paint kids' nails for free? Soon word is spreading, and even sixth-graders show up for pedicures. But it turns out that running your own salon is not as easy as it seems. Worth it, though? Definitely!
Brooke and Aly are charming characters -- well-rounded, talented, and intelligent -- and their love of the salon life is surprisingly infectious. In a world where so many girls are taught that they can be either bookish or sporty or fancy, I love the theme: "Girls can be smart, strong, and sparkly." The primer at the back is a nice touch, teaching readers how to paint their own nails, along with some tips on avoiding smudges and carpet stains.
EL -- ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Caryn
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