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3.24 AVERAGE
3.24 AVERAGE
i have to say i was a little put off by the cocky attitude of the main character in this story. she treats all adults like idiots and the rest of her school like she’s (and her sisters are) the best thing that’s ever happened there. i guess that by the end, she’s realized that adults are more sharp than she gives them credit, but it’s sort of too little, too late. it was refreshing to read a “multicultural” book that wasn’t about underprivileged characters or all focused on the culture struggle. it was more about the struggle of a family to accept the death of the mother and how they all dealth with (or avoided dealing with) the situation.
The sisters in this novel are very interesting characters. They act in very realistic ways, whether it is dealing with the death of their mother, the arrival of their aunt or friends at school. However, I thought the conflict was resolved entirely too quickly and easily. The sisters spend the entire book trying to get rid of their aunt and then decide they want her to stay in the last 10 pages. I would have liked a slower transition.
The three Dhillon sisters are a bit fluffy, but exactly the kind of girls I would have wanted to read about in upper elementary and middle school. These three sisters get on each others' nerves, but always have each others' backs when something goes wrong. Their mother passed away last year, and now, just when things are settling down again, their Auntie comes from India to care for them and their Dad. These sisters have problems that make your heart ache - not the fact that Amber doesn't get new trainers, but their mom is gone and they are trying to pick up the pieces. And in the end the three sisters come to understand their Auntie better and they all grow a little. I've mentioned before how much that theme - of learning from others and understanding someone else - is important to me.
I think this would be a very appealing story for kids who have lost a parent, for kids who have ever experienced some kind of culture shock (like when your Auntie from another country with very different ideas of what's appropriate comes to care for you), or who are looking for good characters to empathize with. Because as shallow and silly as these sisters are, they are likeable and make you care about them.
Nothing obviously objectionable.
I think this would be a very appealing story for kids who have lost a parent, for kids who have ever experienced some kind of culture shock (like when your Auntie from another country with very different ideas of what's appropriate comes to care for you), or who are looking for good characters to empathize with. Because as shallow and silly as these sisters are, they are likeable and make you care about them.
Nothing obviously objectionable.
3-3.5
This is a cute middle grade story about three sisters: Geena, Amber, and Jazz. Ever since their mom died a year ago, the girls have an unspoken rule never to bring her up, and they strive to be perfect in every way so everyone sees how well they're coping and never has a chance to pity them. They're popular, well-liked by their teachers, and every boy is crushing on them. Best of all, their dad spoils them and never says no. But when their Auntie comes from India she starts interfering and the girls hatch a plot to get rid of her.
This is a cute middle grade story about three sisters: Geena, Amber, and Jazz. Ever since their mom died a year ago, the girls have an unspoken rule never to bring her up, and they strive to be perfect in every way so everyone sees how well they're coping and never has a chance to pity them. They're popular, well-liked by their teachers, and every boy is crushing on them. Best of all, their dad spoils them and never says no. But when their Auntie comes from India she starts interfering and the girls hatch a plot to get rid of her.
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Kind of doesn't feel right to say much about this when it's a kids books, but I was curious about what was on offer for young Asian girls now (when I don't remember having options) so I thought I'd read it.
Kind of doesn't feel right to say much about this when it's a kids books, but I was curious about what was on offer for young Asian girls now (when I don't remember having options) so I thought I'd read it.
3 English/Indian sisters get everything they want from their dad -- money, clothes, purses, etc.--because their mom died a year ago and the entire family refuses to talk about it. Then their auntie comes to live with them...