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It's has been very difficult trying to find books for my twin 8yr old daughters. I wanted a series of books with the star character being an African American girl just having fun and doing kid stuff. A book that will make them know that reading is fun. This book does just that and more. I only wish that there were more of them because I already bought them all. If you're looking for a great chapter book for an African American girl, then author Valerie Wilson Wesley's series of "Willimena Rules" is it. Also try, Gloria Rising and Gloria's Way by Ann Cameron.

I was pleasantly surprise to see 3 Willimena books in my local library. We had been in search of chapter books that were geared towards African American girls. I was then disappointed to see that there is a series of 6 soon to be seven and I could not locate them all. None of the Big or small bookstores carried them so I had to happily purchase the series for my daughter and every one of her little girlfriend that has had a birthday party recently. Willimena is your average, well mannered, family oriented 3 grader with the same issue and circumstances that any elementary student may encounter. My daughter, a second grader, absolutely loves the series and wants me to purchase the ones that she has already read. This is a must have for any little girl. Buy the entire series for your child, grandchild, nieces, classroom.....