Eleven (The Winnie Years)(2005)
by Lauren Myracle
ISBN: 9780142403464
Interest Level by Scholastic: Grade 3-7 Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.3.7
Interest Level by AR: Middle Grade Reading Level by AR: Gr.4.4
Interest Level by Follett: Grade 3-6 Reading Level by Follett: Gr.4.6
Lexile: 730L DRA: 50 Guided Reading Program(Fountas and Pinnell): T
Age: 8+ UK Equivalent: Key Stage 2
Type: Chapter Book, US Book Genre: Realistic Story Theme:Friendship
Synopsis:
Starting with her birthday in March, every chapter brings a new month
and a new event in Winnie's life. From surviving her teenage sister's
grumpy mood swings in April to dealing with prissy new rival Gail
Grayson in September, there's a calendar full of the ups and downs of
being eleven years old.
Especially hard for Winnie is the growing distance between herself
and her best friend, Amanda, as both girls grow into different social
circles. Add to that Winnie's older sister, a feisty new kitten, and a
first crush, and Winnie may undergo more than one surprising change by
her twelfth birthday.
The big and little moments of Winnie's year are captured with honesty
and warmth, and her sharp observations and infectious enthusiasm make
for hilarious storytelling. Eleven-year-olds of all ages will discover
themselves in this winning young heroine on the brink of adolescence.
(Credits to Scholastic)