Title: Another Day as Emily
Author: Eileen Spinelli
Summary: Suzy is an 11 year old girl whose brother has just been pronounced the neighborhood "Hero" for calling 911 for a neighbor. Suzy is feeling left out as her friend makes the cut for an audition for a play, her birthday gets ruined, and her brother gets more attention than ever.
Suzy finds excitement in Emily Dickinson and her poems, and decides that she is going to become reclusive just like Emily. She tries it out and succeeds for a while, but soon realizes that maybe it isn't the best idea after all.
Comments: I loved this book. It was refreshing to see a girl who wasn't afraid to be herself and who stood up for herself and marched to the beat of her own drum. I loved her interest in the Phillies (I have Phillies Fanatics cousins! XD, I'm an Oriole, personally!). I also enjoyed her interest in poems and in wondering how it would be to live as Emily Dickinson or any other famous person. Suzy was and is a likeable character, and the book could apply to anyone and be read by anyone too. Whether a bedtime story book or a 12 year old looking for a somewhat short and relaxing read, this book really steals the spotlight, with its discussion on different topics that hit home for most families (& mine too!); sibling rivalry, friendship troubles, not getting your way, and a love for history. Good for every reader everywhere!
Rating: 5 stars!
Complaints: None!
Comments: I loved this book. It was refreshing to see a girl who wasn't afraid to be herself and who stood up for herself and marched to the beat of her own drum. I loved her interest in the Phillies (I have Phillies Fanatics cousins! XD, I'm an Oriole, personally!). I also enjoyed her interest in poems and in wondering how it would be to live as Emily Dickinson or any other famous person. Suzy was and is a likeable character, and the book could apply to anyone and be read by anyone too. Whether a bedtime story book or a 12 year old looking for a somewhat short and relaxing read, this book really steals the spotlight, with its discussion on different topics that hit home for most families (& mine too!); sibling rivalry, friendship troubles, not getting your way, and a love for history. Good for every reader everywhere!
Rating: 5 stars!
Complaints: None!
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