“This is a perfect book for middle-school girls, although this cover might be a bit off-putting because the new photo cover has the look of being a "boy" book (though it's *much* better than the previous cover). It is a hilarious story by one of my favorite authors, Jerry Spinelli, and it's told from the point of view of 13-year-old Maisie. Maisie is full of spunk and hilarity; though she isn't above the typical embarrassing experiences of middle school. The 8th-grader (who was the 7th grade's "Best Female Athlete") knows she's not trying out for basketball this year; she's just not sure why exactly she's trying out for wrestling. Besides Maisie and fellow athlete Tina, the other endearing characters in this novel are Maisie's upbeat, practical mother, her fiercely loyal little sister (plus her friend "Tank"), and Maisie's only friend on the wrestling team, the 7th-grade boy whom she accidentally gives a terrible bloody nose. Uproar ensues, and Maisie struggles, but this is ultimately a funny book for any reader ages 10-14. The chapters are short, read quickly, and promoting continued reading.”
MsWrobel wrote this review Wednesday, October 14 2009.
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