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Ladybirds
3 Reviews
(4)
YA
Ladybirds series.
British teen Kat's summer trip to her aunt's home in Sweden isn't quite what she expected: it's on a remote island...with no cell service. But introspection and quiet do Kat good as she learns what--and who--really matter. Though the story treads familiar coming-of-age ground, Kat's burgeoning relationship with cute Swede Leo adds romantic intrigue to this breezy standalone in the Ladybirds series.
Reviewer: Rebecca Kirshenbaum
(3)
YA
Ladybirds series.
Betty finds letters from her long-dead mother just in time to navigate her first crush and her feelings about her dad's new girlfriend. The letters--about kisses, heartbreak, love, and moving on--help her through her confusing feelings for both charming jerk Toby and best friend Bill. Betty is a funny, interesting, and well-defined character, and her story has real depth.
Reviewer: Amanda Mc. MacGregor
(4)
YA
Ladybirds series.
Shy outsider Bea pairs up with Ollie, the apparent boyfriend of her nemesis Pearl, to audition for a British dance-competition show. Pearl and her crew step up the bullying, but Bea manages to find confidence and support as she and Ollie progress through the auditions. The stereotypical characters have a lot of room to grow in this comical story with heart.
Reviewer: Amanda Mc. MacGregor
3 reviews
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