Eulberg,
Elizabeth. Better Off Friends.
Scholastic Press/Point 2014 278p $17.99 ISBN 978-0-545-55145-8 hs Realistic fiction E-BN
Macallan and Levi become instant best
friends after bonding over a favorite British sitcom on the first day of
seventh grade. Macallan lost her mother to an automobile accident the previous
year and Levi is a California native experiencing slight culture shock after his
family moves to Wisconsin. Their instant
connection makes dating complicated as they move through high school, as everyone assumes
their closeness means they are in a romantic
relationship. The
story alternates between light, funny moments and the serious emotional
challenges of growing up and first relationships. Each chapter begins with a brief back-and-forth between the two main characters commenting on the events in
the previous chapters, reminiscent of the interview scenes in the movie When
Harry Met Sally. This
story will entertain those looking for a light romance novel.
Summary: Macallan and Levi become instant friends in seventh grade after
bonding over their love of a British sitcom. The pair have difficultly dating through
high school, as others frequently assume they are a couple. Gr 9-12
High
school-Fiction, Friendship-Fiction --Stephanie
Pennucci
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