Love Puppies and Corner Kicks

April 1, 2010
Gr 5-7-Andrea loves soccer, words, her two best friends, and her life. Unfortunately, she must go to Scotland with her parents, where her father will be an exchange teacher at Dunnotar Academy. Andrea has to deal with her crush and her schoolwork even as she tries to impress the tough girls on the soccer team. Meanwhile, the stutter she thought she'd conquered has come back, but she has techniques for coping with it. Andrea is a likable character with whom kids will identify. Her escapades are full of realistic choices and humorous consequences. However, the portrayal of Scottish culture is slight. An entertaining read for those who enjoyed Lauren Myracle's "Luv Ya Bunches" (Abrams, 2009)."Terry Ann Lawler, Phoenix Public Library, AZ"

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