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September 27, 2007
A FIELD GUIDE TO HIGH SCHOOL by Marissa Walsh
Are you entering high school? Are you unsure what it will be like? Are you just plain scared? Meet Andie she will be entering Plumstead Country Day high school and must follow in the footsteps of Claire, her older sister. Claire was a straight A student, popular and athletic, and this very morning is off to Yale with Mom and Dad to begin her freshman year in college. Andie is left home, because there was no room in the car. Then she finds a book, a book, especially written for her by Claire, entitled A FIELD GUIDE TO HIGH SCHOOL. Andie is ready to read every word, but not alone. She call her BBF, Bess, and together they hope to find the do's and don'ts of high school.
Claire explains what it is like to go to a private school, where money may not be a problem for most, but Claire was and Andie will be on scholarship. If learning about the school, the teens and the teachers was not enough, Claire begins with how to go to school. This includes mode of transportation, and who is in your carpool. Maybe, this is not the right school for Andie; she would prefer to attend Catholic high school with Bess.
Claire really gets down with who's who and what's what with reference from current television shows, movies, and our most photographed celebrities. It is also an opportunity for Andie to learn, her perfect older sister is not perfect.
I really enjoyed this book. It was funny and at the same time it shows how really caring older siblings can be. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TITLE TO GIRLS IN GRADE 8 AND UP.
Mrs. Jackson
Head of Young Adult Services
Posted by fjacksonem at September 27, 2007 10:40 AM