Lula does the Hula - Samantha Mackintosh

Sequel to Kisses for Lula 

-THE BLURB-

Aloha! I'm Tallulah Bird - or Tatty, or Lu. 

But mostly people call me Lula. 

So, my big news is . . . I've finally been kissed. Eeeeee!

 I have and actual, factual boyfriend!

At least, I thought I did. But things with the perfect boy aren't going to plan - thanks to his journo pal, Evil Jazz. 

And that's not all. Hoooo no. In a few days I've got to dance the hula in public, put a stop to some seriously serious criminal activity, win a race, and stop Dad from shaming me totally with his wEiRdiNess. Frikkly frik! 

Where is my normal life? Huh? Where? Please, someone, tell me I'm not jinxed forever . . .

-SUMMARY-

Lula is now 16...and she's been kissed! Eeeee! But the rumourmill has been working again and people are saying Jack de Souza is dead! But, no! Lula may have broken the curse! But will she be able to keep Jack since Evil Jazz has got only got eyes for him?

But since Lula injures her back, she has to start rowing! Will she be able to get her teammates to like her? She also got caught up in a murder case...will she be able to save the day? 

-RATING-

I rate this book an 9/10 because I couldn't put it down...there was too much twists and turns you didn't know what was going to happen next. 

-PERSONALLY- 

Personally, I thoroughly enjoyed this book because it was jam-packed with so much drama and mystery. 

-RECOMMENDATION-

I recommend this book to people 11+ 

 Lula does the Hula by Samantha Mackintosh 

Kisses for Lula - Samantha Mackintosh

-THE BLURB-

Lula Bird is gorgeous, funny and dreading her birthday because you can't turn 16 if you've never been kissed... So why does every boy in Hambledon run a mile the second she bats her eyelids? The fact is, the fear for their lives. Rumour has it Lula's been jinxed! And it's not as if that's her only problem: Lula thinks she has a stalked, her dad keeps sneaking out at night with a lady's hangbag, and a mysterious theft is threatening to bring the town to it's knees... With only 5 days to go till her birthday, can Lula get the guy, solve the crime and jilt the jinx for good? 

-SUMMARY-

Tallulah Bird is an average 15-year-old...except rumour has it she's been jinxed! Whenever Lula get's close to having her first kiss something tragic happen... But that's not Lula's only problem, she fears her dad may be cheating on her mum, she has a suspicion that she has a stalker and someone is threatening to destroy her Grandma's special place for voodoo. Will Lula be able to get the guy, shake the stalker and save Hambledon history? 

-RATING-

I rate this book a 9/10 because I couldn't put it down...you just never know what you're going to find next. 

-PERSONALLY-

Personally, I really enjoyed this book because it was very mysterious and life-like. 

-RECOMMENDATION-

I recommend this book to people 11+ 

Kisses for Lula by Samantha Mackintosh 

Sapphire Battersea - Jacqueline Wilson

The sequel to Hetty Feather

-The Blurb-

Hetty Feather was given her name when she was left at the Foundling Hospital as a baby. But she always longed to be named after her incredible sapphire-blue eyes. When she is reunited with her mother, she hopes her new name, Sapphire Battersea, will also mean a new life. But things don't go always as planned . . . 

Follow the twists and turns of Hetty's adventures as she begins work. She longs to be reunited with her dear Jem, but also finds a new friend, Bertie the butcher's boy. Despite her hopes for the future, Hetty's life seems likely to take a darker path. Can she cope with the trials ahead? 

-Summary-

Hetty finally found her mother, Ida! But when someone goes snooping everything goes bad. But then, after 14 long years in the Foundling Hospital, Hetty is off to work as a housemaid. She meets a nice boy and is half-reunited with another. Will Hetty be able to cope the servant life without dear Ida? 

-Personally-
Personally, I really enjoyed this book! Again, it made me cry and laugh. Jacqueline Wilson still continues to amuse me :-)
-Rating-
I rate this book a 10/10 because it was very descriptive and I really felt like I was there with Hetty.
-Recommendation-
I recommend this book to people 9+

Sapphire Battersea by Jacqueline Wilson

Forever - Judy Blume

-The Blurb-

There's a first for everything.

When you build up something in your mind--really imagine it, wish for it--sometimes, when it actually happens, it doesn't live up to your expectations. 

True love is nothing like that.

Especially not for Katherine and Michael, who can't get enough of each other. Their relationship is unique: sincere, intense and fun all at the same time. Although they haven't been together all that long, they know it's serious. A whole world opens up as young passion and sexuality bloom.

But it's senior year of high school, and there are big changes ahead. Michael and Katherine are destined for another big "first": a decision. Is this the love of a lifetime or the very beginning of a lifetime love?

-Summary-

Katherine and Michael met on New Years Eve at Sybils party...and can't get enough of each other. They hang out every weekend, talk on the phone every night and have major sexual attractions for each other. Even though they have only been together for a little while they are still in love. But is there a difference between first love and true love? 

-Personally-
Personally, I really enjoyed this book in spite of some inappropriate moments..
-Rating-
 I rate this book an 8/10 because it was very descriptive and lifelike.
-Recommendation-
I recommend this book to people 14+

Forever by Judy Blume

Cookie - Jacqueline Wilson

-The Blurb-

Beauty Cookson is plain and timid, and all the super-confident and snooty girls at school think her name is ridiculous and tease her horribly. 

Worse than the taunting in the playground, though, is her father's constant, hurtful criticism. Beauty and her mum live in fear of Dad's fierce rages - sparked off when they break one of his fussy house rules or suggest something 'silly' like getting a pet. But Beauty's mum adores her, and does her best to keep Beauty happy despite all the tension and shouting. 

After BEauty's disastrous birthday party, Dad's temper seems to be out of control. Are mum and Beauty brave enough to leave and start a sweeter new life? 

-Summary-

Beauty Cookson is an average 11-year-old girl. Her dad owns a successful real estate company 'Happy Homes' and her mum stays at home. Beauty hates her name, especially when the snooty girls at school twist it around and start calling her 'Ugly'. But when Beauty's birthday is coming up, all she wants is a pet rabbit- which her father absolutely won't hear of. She also has to cope with a day of Skye and her little group making fun of her at her own party. When will this life get too much?
-Personally-
Personally, I thoroughly enjoyed this book because, is was very lifelike and because it is what some family's are really like.
-Rating-
I rate this book a 8/10 because it was very life-like.
-Recommendation-
I recommend this book to people 9+

Cookie by Jacqueline Wilson

Mad Love- Suzanne Selfors

-The Blurb-

Writing her own love story could drive a girl insane!

As the daughter of the bestselling Queen of Romance, life for sixteen-year-old Alice Amorous should be pretty good. But ever since her mother was secretly hospitalized for mental illness, Alice has been forced to maintain a brave front--lying to her new crush, Tony; answering fan letters; forging her mother's signature; telling the publisher that all is well. Now time is running out, and so is their money. The new book is overdue and the Queen can't write it. Alice needs to deliver a new novel for her mother--and she needs to come up with one fast. That's when she meets Errol, a strange guy claiming to be Cupid, who insists Alice must write about his tragic romance with Psyche--the greatest love story of all time. Only, Alice doesn't believe in Cupid. . . .

-Summary-

Alice Amorous is a average sixteen-year-old except, her famous author mother- Belinda Amorous is a patient is a mental hospital diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. When Alice finds out that there is ten thousand dollars on the line she is determined to get a story written under her mothers name. But when Errol comes along claiming to be Cupid and demanding Alice writes his story she just can't cope. 

-Rating-
I rate this book a 9/10 because it was very descriptive and I couldn't put the book down.
-Personally-
Personally, I really enjoyed this book because it was descriptive and very life-like.
-Recommendation-
I recommend this book to people 11+

Mad Love by Suzanne Selfors
Note: Brought a few tears to my eyes. :'( 

The Time-Traveling Fashionista - Bianca Turetsky

-The Blurb-

WHAT IF A BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE DRESS COULD TAKE YOU BACK IN TIME?

Louise Lamber has always dreamed of movie starlets and exquisite gowns, and longs for the day when she can fill the closet of her normal suburban home with stylish treasures. But when she receives a mysterious invitation to a vintage fashion sale in the mail, her once painfully average life is magically transformed into a time-travel adventure.

Suddenly on board a luxurious cruise ship a hundred years ago, Louise relishes the glamour of this opulent age and slips into a life of secrets, drama and decadence. 

-Summary- 
Louise Lambert is an average twelve year old girl, but with one hitch...she LOVES vintage! Whether it's that faded pink cardigan with only a tidy moth bite or that fancy blue cocktail dress with the fluffy hem, Louise has to have it. When Louise finds the perfect dress for the year 7 semi-formal goes backwards...literally. Louise ends up back in 1912 aboard a first class cruise ship and is loving being a 17 year old movie star but when she has 'premonition' it all goes down hill...
-Rating-
I rate this book a 9/10 because it was all so realistic had me sucked right in.
-Personally-
Personally, I really enjoyed this book because it wasn't like a normal narrative. There were unexpected turns and was unpredictable.
-Recommendation-
I recommend this book to people 11+

The time-traveling fashionista by Bianca Turetsky
NOTE: There is a sequel to this book...blog post coming soon.