It's hard to re-read books from my childhood since my nostalgia glasses are always on, so I may be slightly biased when saying I really enjoyed this book. I love Meg Cabot's voice and how strongly it shines through here. This book offers a lot of great insight to young girls when it comes to dealing with bullies, and I really love all the new things I've picked up on after re-reading it all these years later. I found the sub-plot with Allie's parents and grandmother to be really entertaining, in particular.

The only real critique I have was that the plotline with Rosemary really starts to get a little repetitive after awhile. She calls Allie a name, Allie fears for her life, and repeat. Though, I guess when you're young, getting called names IS a huge deal. Regardless, The New Girl was a fun read that I would recommend to all young girls.

Another really good book. This one covers peer pressure and what it means to be mature while, like all the others, being very funny. The events of Allie's sleepover, with Uncle Jay helping entertain, had everyone in my family laughing (even Deena, who was only sorta listening from a distant room). I'm sad we have only one more book to read in this series.

Even better than the first one in the series.

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First one of the series that I've read. Realistic fiction for upper elementary girls... Definitely something I will be suggesting to moms and students this summer!

Loved when I was a kid

Allie is starting school at Pine Heights Elementary school! Not only is she still settling into her new house. She is very excited to be getting her very own kitten! But it seems that the mama cat may have her babies too early! Now Allie has to worry about being the new girl, plus her unborn kitten, the school spelling bee and the bully that wants to kill her! What is a girl to do!?

While I’m a huge fan of Meg Cabot’s Adult and Young Adult books, I have to admit I even enjoyed this book for younger audiences. Is there anything Meg can’t do, and I’m not just saying that because she is a fellow Hoosier! Allie is the perfect protagonist and she tackles issues that I’m sure kids face today, because I remember being the new girl and facing the same ones! Cabot’s easy reading style and comical satire are key components to which I’m sure will be a popular series among young readers.

this book every girl in the world could understand and relate to love it

Another hilarious adventure for Allie Finkle. We thoroughly enjoy this series.

Cute again. Good for middle school girls.