I don't remember reading the Anastasia series when I was in my teens, but I decided to give this a try upon my 9-year-old's recommendation. I am glad I did. The lines are whipsmart and funny; there is a reasonably eventful plot; and I found Anastasia a likeable character (though a bit opinionated - the curse of the precocious!?). The story of Anastasia learning to accept life changes (in this case, moving from the house she has lived in all her life) is still fresh and relevant. I am glad this is back in print, although I wonder if young readers will notice the tiny clues that point to an earlier era (references to communal phones, black and white tv, and no mention of e-devices)?