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Brett McCarthy: Work In Progress (2008)

by Maria Padian(Favorite Author)

3.64 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

0375846751 (ISBN13: 9780375846755)

languge

English

genre

Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction

publisher

Knopf Books for Young Readers

review 1: When I picked up this book, I was convinced that it took place in the 40's because of the cover. I love period pieces, so I was sort of disappointed that is wasn't. But I kept on thinking that it was a book set in the past the whole time I was reading it, and when they would IM and text, that was sort of jarring to me. But the theme of lost friendship and aging relatives was universal. Very sad at times, but enjoyable.
review 2: Eighth Grader Brett likes vocabulary, loves soccer, and is best friends with Diane, even though they are pretty different. Best friends, that is, until annoying Jeanne makes Brett play a phone prank that backfires, alienating Brett from Diane and landing her in trouble at school. Brett is forced to examine the changes taking place n... moreot just with her friendships at school, but what seems like everywhere in her life. Though the book’s early prank feels slightly contrived, Padian has constructed a very enjoyable coming-of-age story within the interesting setting of small town Maine. Her characters, particularly Brett, are strong and well developed, and she successfully weaves plot lines involving several generations and topics from sports and friendships to family and death. A wordier Dairy Queen (Murdoch, Houghton Mifflin 2006) for the younger crowd, recommend Brett McCarthy: Work in Progress to middle school girls who prefer their characters on the sporty, thoughtful side. less

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