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Girls Acting Catty (Annabelle Unleashed)

Girls Acting Catty (Annabelle Unleashed)

Published in
2009
3.91
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Description

For Annabelle, starting middle school hasn't been so bad. She's made an awesome group of friends, and it turns out that taming those wild boys is a lot like training a puppy! But now Annabelle is about to encounter a whole new kind of headache: Taylor and the Three Terrors. There is no training manual for this clique of girls; they are too cool for school, and they definitely don't like Annabelle and her friends. But sometimes Taylor acts super nice, and Annabelle feels torn. Is Taylor just being fake? Or has Annabelle accidentally fallen in with the wrong group of friends? Told with her signature sensitivity and humor, Leslie Margolis draws another purr-fect picture of middle school's most delicious dramas-and offers great insights on how to survive them!
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
179 pages
Book in series
#2

Why to read

  • Relatable Themes: 'Girls Acting Catty' deals with themes such as friendship, bullying, and navigating social dynamics in middle school, which are very relatable to young readers who may be experiencing similar situations in their own lives.
  • Character Development: The protagonist, Annabelle, experiences significant growth throughout the book. Readers can learn from her journey as she learns to handle catty behavior and stand up for herself, which can be empowering for young readers.
  • Entertaining and Engaging: Leslie Margolis has a knack for writing in a way that is both humorous and engaging. The story is fast-paced and filled with situations that keep readers interested and wanting to find out what happens next.
  • Positive Messages: The book promotes positive messages about self-esteem, the importance of being true to oneself, and the value of genuine friendships. It encourages readers to think about how they treat others and the impact of their actions.