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A review by caitlin_lore
The Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick
5.0
5 reasons why this book is marvelous!
First off, it’s a book about books, and one of my favorites at that –>Little Women. Though we don’t get a whole retelling of the book, or even spoilers, it’s really fun to watch the characters work their way through a classic and see how it influences their lives for a year.
The story is told from multiple points of view. I love this technique because Megan, Cassidy, Emma, and Jess are all completely different girls! This gives readers the chance to perhaps connect more with one girl than the other, but they will most likely know girls (or have friends) who are like the other girls. Vogel Fredericks does a great job with the girls’ personalities, and her POV shifts are done smoothly.
Contemporary Realism is one of my favorite genres. Don’t get me wrong… it’s great to escape to other worlds, and fall into fairy tales, but every once in awhile, the thing I need most is to connect with characters in more of a real world. I really found myself in all of these girls, and the issues they deal with are issues middle grade girls will deal with. The Mother Daughter Book Club is full of hidden lessons, and teachable moments. Most importantly, it relates ways book can help us move through life.
There’s just enough drama to keep the story interesting, but never over done! And possibly… a little bit of middle school crushes.
The best thing ever about this book?!?! We get to grow with Megan, Cassidy, Emma, and Jess as there are currently 5 more books in the series!
Originally published on The Hopeful Heroine
First off, it’s a book about books, and one of my favorites at that –>Little Women. Though we don’t get a whole retelling of the book, or even spoilers, it’s really fun to watch the characters work their way through a classic and see how it influences their lives for a year.
The story is told from multiple points of view. I love this technique because Megan, Cassidy, Emma, and Jess are all completely different girls! This gives readers the chance to perhaps connect more with one girl than the other, but they will most likely know girls (or have friends) who are like the other girls. Vogel Fredericks does a great job with the girls’ personalities, and her POV shifts are done smoothly.
Contemporary Realism is one of my favorite genres. Don’t get me wrong… it’s great to escape to other worlds, and fall into fairy tales, but every once in awhile, the thing I need most is to connect with characters in more of a real world. I really found myself in all of these girls, and the issues they deal with are issues middle grade girls will deal with. The Mother Daughter Book Club is full of hidden lessons, and teachable moments. Most importantly, it relates ways book can help us move through life.
There’s just enough drama to keep the story interesting, but never over done! And possibly… a little bit of middle school crushes.
The best thing ever about this book?!?! We get to grow with Megan, Cassidy, Emma, and Jess as there are currently 5 more books in the series!
Originally published on The Hopeful Heroine