April Grace does not want change in her life, but that’s exactly what she gets. If starting junior high school wasn’t enough, April is adjusting to a new baby brother, a sneaking sister, a Grandma who is dating, a neighbor that becomes her teacher and a family secret that is about to be reveled. Boy, oh boy!
"Confessions of April Grace: Chocolate-Covered Baloney" by KD McCrite is the latest in the April Grace series. It is appropriate for preteen, teens and adults. There are no love scenes or making out between teens, no drugs and no foul language, however, April and her sister do a large amount of name calling in this book. There is no physical violence but again, April and her sister bicker, yell and call each other names.
This book reminds me of the books I read as a teen. It is full of teen drama and problems that need to be resolved. I like how she uses her brain and help from those around her to solve the problems she is having. As this book is set in the 1980s you will not find a cell phone, iPod, Internet or other electronic trappings. The characters have to actually talk it out instead of texting! What a concept!
As I grew up in the south in the 1980 this book was very relatable. The colloquialisms had me cracking up, they were very accurate. Everything from the long corded phone, attending church on Sunday to bickering and name calling was very nostalgic.
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