Wild Child

Larissa is failing English or Math,because she is too busy studying her script for West Side Story to be Maria. Her parents get a phone call from Mr.Enrico,and they want Larissa to drop out of Auditions untill her grades are up. Big Noise forms.

This wasn't the best SVJH book I've read, but it was a fun read. "Wild Child" is about how blossoming actress Larissa Harris auditions for the school musical, "West Side Story", but is not accepted because she doesn't have a C average or higher, which is required to be eligible to be part of the play. She is crushed for a few days and pretty much ignores her drama club friends, Toby and Anna---and when she does talk to them, is not as open and friendly as she had been before. Larissa finally agrees to let Anna tutor her when she finds out that the girl who won the lead role Larissa wanted so badly, Bianca, also had slipping grades and was being tutored. I thought Larissa was being a stuck-up brat because she was so stubborn to accept that she needed help in her schoolwork. Read this if you like, but it isn't on my highly-recommended list.

I wasn't that interested in Larissa until this book. I've never really liked school much, either. So I can relate. I usually don't like it when a new character is introduced, but the way Larissa and Toby were introduced I totally wanted to know all about them and their thoughts. Larissa's trying out for West Side Story with Anna and Toby. Then her grades drop and she's not allowed to be in the play! The little side story is about Salvador and how he wants to hang out with more guys, since most of his friends are girls. I hope I've encouraged you to read this book, it's one of the best!

Yipee! Another edition to the collection. I love sweet valley jr high! I'll give WILD CHILD 5 stars it super! but just a little suggestion, if you havent read any of the sweet valley jr high start with #1. It more exciting that way. haha!

When they first introduced Larisa, I thought, "Who cares?" but this book focused on her, and now she's one of my favorite characters. If you would like to discuss these books, e-mail me at the above address.