The Tweenage Guide to NOT Being Unpopular:
Amelia Rules Book 6
by Jimmy Gownley
Amelia McBride's best friend Rhonda is determined to stop being unpopular. And this time
she has a book to help her manage it—but even the best book can't control Amelia when
her sarcastic side takes over. The girls end up in a tree after running from an angry mob.
Amelia knows there are far worse things than being unpopular but can she manage to be true
to herself and keep her friend at the same time? This graphic novel sets a frantic pace that
thunders across every page, making it a little difficult to follow exactly what the author
is trying to do. I suspect coming into this series late takes made things just a bit dizzying
to adjust to. Amelia clearly knows how to stick up for herself and she gets great advice from
her ex-rock-star and super aunt Tanner. And the text/pictures have so many layers that this
book would offer something new to the reader after several reads, making it a book that's
likely to stick around. The quippy humor could clearly appeal to both boys and girls and
the artwork is bright and engaging. I didn't always understand it, but I found myself
having fun just the same. |
The Book |
Atheneum Books for Young Readers |
April 6,2010 |
Hardcover / Graphic Novel |
9781416986102 / 1416986103 |
Tweener / Ages 9-12 / Graphic Novel / Humor |
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The Reviewer |
Jan Fields |
Reviewed 2010 |
NOTE: Reviewer Jan
Fields is the editor of Kid Magazine Writers emagazine and has written dozens of
stories and articles for the children's magazine market. |
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