A Rose in Bloom

In this sequel to EIGHT COUSINS, Louisa May Alcott continues the story of Rose, a young orphan sent to live with her seven wild male cousins. Now she's come into a considerable fortune, and her seven playmates have become seven suitors. Barbara Caruso is one outstanding narrator, and her young adult fiction comes across with special appeal. She has an uncanny ability to add warmth to the emotions of her characters. Her strength and confidence in delivering the material let you know immediately you're in the hands of a professional. Caruso is a perfect match for this old-fashioned coming-of-age story about a likable heroine and her struggle for independence, while trying to hang on to the only family she's got. D.G. (c) AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine