Friends on Ice by Jessica Ward-ADVISABLE

Ward, Jessica, Friends on Ice. Pgs. 128. Disney Hyperion, 2013. $6.99. Content: Language: G, Mature Content: G, Violence: G

When Daisy sees an ad for an ice skating competition, she talks her friends, Minnie and Nancy, into doing it with her. There’s just one problem, however, Nancy not only can’t skate, but she has a fear of ice skates. Can the trio get a routine together in time for the competition?

A cute friendship story for fans of Mickey and Minnie’s world. The characters are true to the originals and are likable. The plot is well-written, but simple enough for readers of all ages to follow. Readers who like Disney characters, friendship stories, and school stories will enjoy reading this book. EL. ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Kira M, Youth Services Librarian, WHI Public Library.

Miss Matched by Shawn K. Stout-ADVISABLE

Stout, Shawn K. Miss Matched. Pgs. 146. Aladdin, 2013.$15.99. Language: G, Mature Content: G, Violence: G

Fiona Finklestein’s is is pretty much a bowl of cherries. She gets to the weather on WORD TV one night a week and her life is on a good luck streak. There’s just one problem: Milo, the new boy at school. Taking a disliking to her from the start, Milo begins acting like he owns everything and even starts his own weather club without inviting her. Determined to take back the matchmaking club, but all her matches go terribly awry. Can Fiona find a way to get along with Milo and fix her life?

A cute chick-lit fiction book for young readers. The characters are likable and believable. The plot is simple, but does a great job of engaging the reader’s interest. Readers who like realistic fiction, school stories, and friendship fiction will enjoy reading this book. EL(K-3), EL. ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Kira M, Youth Services Librarian, WHI Public Library.

Don't Chicken Out by Shawn K. Stout-ADVISABLE

Stout, Shawn K., Don’t Chicken Out. Pgs. 168. Aladdin, 2013.$15.99. Language; G, Mature Content; G, Violence: G

Fiona Finklestein is tired of hearing no from everyone Determined to set out and prove that she is in fact old enough to fly from Maryland to California by herself, she takes a job babysitting chickens at the town’s fair. It’s hard, however, being responsible when no one’s looking. Will she be able to prove that she’s responsible?

A quick read for fans of chick-lit. Although the characters are not described in great detail, they’re likable and realistic. The plot is simple, but funny and entertaining. Readers who like realistic fiction, humor, and friendship fiction will enjoy reading this book. EL (K-3), EL. ADVISABLE. Reviewer; Kira M, Youth Services Librarian, WHI Public Library.