The four March sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy live through many ups and downs during this story set in 1860's Massachusetts. Their father is away at the Civil War, but Marmee keeps everything afloat in the March household. Will Jo be able to tame her headstrong nature? Will Beth survive a critical illness? And how do each of the girls change as they reach adulthood? Read this classic book to find out.

Reviewed by: msp

Date read: 1/20/2011

ISBN-10: 0448060191

ISBN-13: 9780448060194

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Aubrey is 11 years old when the accident happens. Her mom can't handle the loss, so Aubrey is on her own. She walks to the store for spaghettios, milk, cereal and vegetables. She and her fish Sammy will be fine. But her grandmother doesn't think so, and Aubrey rides the train with her to Vermont. Grandma's house looks empty and plain without all the aunts and cousins. Slowly, Aubrey begins to face the tremendous loss and hurt she holds inside. Her new friend, her grandmother, and the school counselor all help. So does writing letters. This is a very honest story about a girl who must learn to face terrific hardship and find her own kind of peace and happiness.

Awards nominated: 2013 Rebecca Caudill Nominee

Reviewed by: donna

Date read: 6/18/2012

ISBN-10: 0385906862

ISBN-13: 9780385906869

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The main character is a girl who is very spoiled, but when her family goes broke she found the true meaning of life.

Reviewed by: St. Charles Reader

Date read: 10/22/2009

ISBN-10: 0060890436

ISBN-13: 9780060890438

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Mallory, eight years old, is crushed to be moving away from her best friend, Mary Ann. They've been neighbors all their lives, and they do everything together, like painting their toenails, making scrapbooks, and saying important things three times. When Mallory moves away, she promises not to make friends with any boys who live next door to her. When she arrives in her new house on Wish Pond Road, though, the only cool kid in her neighborhood is her next door neighbor, a boy! Will making a wish on the wish pond in her neighborhood help her save her friendship with Mary Ann? Look for other books about Mallory by Laurie Friedman including Back to School, Mallory and Mallory vs. Max.

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 12/10/2009

ISBN-10: 1575055384

ISBN-13: 9781575055381

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Mallory's older brother Max gets a dog. The dog is then lost, but Mallory's cat finds him. This is a very funny book- trust me!

Reviewed by: St. Charles Reader

Date read: 11/19/2009

ISBN-10: 1575057956

ISBN-13: 9781575057958

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