From the back cover: This is the astonishing true story of Elyse Schein and Paula Bernstein, who shared a personal history for more than three decades—and didn’t know it. In her mid-30s, Schein finally decided to call an adoption agency to learn about her biological mother. Not expecting much, she instead got the surprise of her life. Her identical twin sister, Bernstein, lived … [Read more...] about Identical Strangers by Elyse Schein and Paula Bernstein: A
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Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery: A-
From the back cover: New adventures lie ahead as Anne Shirley packs her bags, waves good-bye to childhood, and heads for Redmond College. With old friend Prissy Grant waiting in the bustling city of Kingsport and frivolous new pal Philippa Gordon at her side, Anne tucks her memories of rural Avonlea away and discovers life on her own terms, filled with surprises... including a … [Read more...] about Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery: A-
Size 12 is Not Fat by Meg Cabot: D
From the back cover: Heather wells rocks! Or, at least, she did. That was before she left the pop-idol life behind after she gained a dress size or two—and lost a boyfriend, a recording contract, and her life savings. Now that the glamour and glory days of endless mall appearances are in the past, Heather's perfectly happy with her new size 12 shape and her new job as an … [Read more...] about Size 12 is Not Fat by Meg Cabot: D
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg: B
From the back cover: Twelve-year-old Claudia Kincaid is restless. She wants to do something different, leaving her comfortable suburban life in Connecticut behind for awhile. And she wants to be gone just long enough to teach her parents to appreciate her. But as Claudia plans to run away, not just any place will do. She wants to live in style—in a place with a bit of … [Read more...] about From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg: B
Emma by Jane Austen: A
From the back cover: "Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever and rich, with a comfortable house and happy disposition, seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence; and had lived nearly twenty-one years in the world with very little to distress or vex her." With this opening sentence, a reader might seem quite justified in thinking Jane Austen to have painted herself into … [Read more...] about Emma by Jane Austen: A