Eleven

I enjoyed this book, from start to finish. Lauren Myracle graspes a eleven year olds like as if you were Winnie because of the personality devolpement. I liked the unique way of telling the story with months, starting with March and ending with it. Winnie seems like a very good girl, for the fact that she becomes friends with Dinah, who isn't the coolest girl on the block. -Emiliann Williams

I was in third grade when i first read this book ( that was the first time my mom gave in). I started it after dinner that very night, after completing my homework, and i read the whole thing. I was up untill 12:30 ( i don't recomend this on a school night). I loved how it showed a real 11 year olds life. I am ten now and it is basically how girls around this age are. I would recomend this book for ages 8+

This book is great for girls who need to know that they are not alone in the battle of being a preteen. This book was so good that I could relate to the characters. The story has a simple plot, but it has heart warming messeges that a girl could really use. Like friendships, first crushes, and older siblings. Winnies story is a reall winner. Oh, and if you liked this book, then you should read Are You There God It's Me Margaret?, and Starring Sally J. Freedman As Herself.

Oh, the woes of turning eleven and having your perfectly planned birthday party turn out not exactly the way you planned. And to make matters worse your best friend is changing and hanging out with different girls and giggling over boys. Winnie must cope with the changes in her friend, the fickle moods of her teenage sister, and a whole myriad of feelings about boys that are hard to figure out. This bittersweet coming of age story is fast-paced and sure to hit the mark with the preteen set.

I enjoyed reading about Winnie and her life experiences. It really made me remember back to my childhood, and my 5th-6th grade years in school. Those can be really difficult times. I think that readers can really relate to Winnie and both the good and difficult times that she experiences. I enjoyed the interesting stories and adventures that happen to Winnie each month of her 11th year of life. As an elementary school teacher myself, I would highly reccomend this book to my students. It can really help students understand how relationships do grow and change over time.