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alyyyy's review against another edition
3.0
a quick, fast-paced read. the sequel to a book i read on fourth grade and decided to read now. i just felt like it wasn't that enjoyable? and i didn't really like colleen. i should stop reading books that aren't my reading level and then hurting the author's overall rating average when i don't end up liking them. overall, a nice read for its intended audience.
hsquared's review
4.0
It's spring time and love is in the air. In this sequel to Emma-Jean Fell Out of a Tree, the 7th grade students at William Gladstone Middle School are getting ready for the girls-choice dance known as the Spring Fling. Colleen is sure no one would want to go with her, when she finds a mysterious note in her locker suggesting a secret admirer. She puts her friend Emma-Jean on the job of discovering the admirer so she can ask him to the dance. Emma-Jean has other worries, as experiences her first case of "spring fever," in the form of a crush on fellow seventh-grader Will Keeler. In this sweet, light-hearted story, Tarshis examines love in all its forms--friendships, family, infatuations, true love, and even love for one's self. Perfect for middle schoolers trying to make sense of their own crazy world.
nshemezis's review against another edition
3.0
Cute books. I always enjoy reading them. I feel like Colleen is a really whiny character in general... and that she learned to be confident from a "boy" is kind of obnoxious but she ends up learning it's not the boy that makes her that way, or something cheesy like that.
All in all a good light read.
All in all a good light read.
abbynaf's review against another edition
4.0
A delightful sequel, this book continues the story of Emma-Jean and her seventh grade adventures. The school is a buzz with news of the upcoming Spring Fling dance and soon Emma-Jean and her friends are caught up in spring fever. First crushes and secret love notes lead both Colleen and Emma-Jean to discover important lessons in self-confidence and love. However, unlike other books about middle-school romance, friendship and finding inner strength prove more important than ending up with Mr. Right.
aprilpoole's review against another edition
4.0
Another fun look into the life of Emma Jean, a practical middle schooler who questions the ways of her classmates as they preepare for a dance.
tashrow's review against another edition
5.0
If you were as charmed by the first Emma-Jean Lazarus book as I was, then you want to make sure to pick up this second novel. Remembering what went wrong when she tried to help Colleen before, Emma-Jean is amazed when Colleen comes to her and asks for help again. Emma-Jean now has a little group of friends in her 7th-grade class but she is much more comfortable observing them from afar than being in their midst. When shown the unsigned love note that Colleen found in her locker, Emma-Jean is immediately drawn into solving the mystery. But Emma-Jean is distracted by this strange fluttery feeling whenever Will Keeler walks by. What could be wrong with her? And will she be able to concentrate long enough to figure out this puzzle?
I adore Emma-Jean. She is quirky, wildly intelligent, and entirely herself. Even better, she doesn’t really understand or care that others find her odd. She does know that she isn’t like the other girls who smell of daisies and bubble gum. But at the same time, she is not filled with a yearning to be anything but true to herself. Very refreshing in a heroine this age!
Tarshis’ writing is filled with sensory touches. We know what things smell like, sound like, feel like. This draws readers deeper into the story and offers surprising insight into characters and situations. The writing is deft, interesting and never dull.
An ideal novel for those who enjoyed the first, this book is strong enough to stand on its own. Tweens ages 10-13 will enjoy both novels and both are ideal for classroom readalouds and ripe with things to discuss.
I adore Emma-Jean. She is quirky, wildly intelligent, and entirely herself. Even better, she doesn’t really understand or care that others find her odd. She does know that she isn’t like the other girls who smell of daisies and bubble gum. But at the same time, she is not filled with a yearning to be anything but true to herself. Very refreshing in a heroine this age!
Tarshis’ writing is filled with sensory touches. We know what things smell like, sound like, feel like. This draws readers deeper into the story and offers surprising insight into characters and situations. The writing is deft, interesting and never dull.
An ideal novel for those who enjoyed the first, this book is strong enough to stand on its own. Tweens ages 10-13 will enjoy both novels and both are ideal for classroom readalouds and ripe with things to discuss.
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