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Saige (2012)

by Jessie Haas(Favorite Author)

4.2 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

1609581660 (ISBN13: 9781609581664)

languge

English

genre

Middle Grade & Children's

publisher

American Girl Publishing Inc

review 1: I enjoyed reading Saige, however, I felt emotionally disconnected. I am not sure if it was me or that I felt like the story was being told to me instead of shown. It was great that Saige was able to bring everyone together to support the school arts program in an entertaining creative way.The inspirational and heart-warming real story about Lizzy and Toby at the end of the book was the feeling I was expecting from Saige’s story.
review 2: I think I'm going to have to start keeping track of books where the main character and their best friend don't get into a fight. Bonus points will be awarded if a fight does occur between two girls and it's not over another friend (or, if they're older, a romantic relationship).Saige's school district only has enough money t... moreo alternate art and music classes every year. Saige forgets this and is disappointed when she's reminded that this year is a music year. Her best friend, Tessa, is thrilled because she's musically inclined. Saige, as you might've guessed, is artistically gifted. Saige is unable to get over her inability to be happy for her friend and Tessa strikes up a friendship with another singer in class prompting Saige's jealousy to rear its ugly head again, matters aren't helped any by Tessa's newfound devotion to her singing. Their friendship falters and something about the way it's handled bothers me, though I can't quite put my finger on it.To distract Saige from her friendship woes, her grandmother (an artist) is introduced and then injured, throwing Saige's world further into disarray. Throw in a fabulously timed new friend to help save the day, and a fundraiser to promote the arts in schools and all that's missing is a hot air balloon ride.Oh, wait, we've got that, too. Overall, it's a good book, it's just not great. less

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