By: Lauren Myracle Publisher: Puffin Average Rating: Binding: Paperback Label: Puffin Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 224 Publication Date: February 28, 2008 Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Product Description: Eleven was big. Winnie got a new best friend, and a new worst friend. But twelve is going to be huge. Last year everyone else changed, but now its Winnies turn to develop. Ack! Twelve is going to be a big year for Winnie, she just knows it. After all, shes one step closer to being a teenager, but theres just so much to deal with: pierced ears, sleepaway camp, junior high. . . .Can Winnie handle the pressure? And most important, can she handle bra shopping with Momin public?
parents beware! This book deceptively makes you think it is for kids 10-12 years of age, but when my daughter asked me to clarify what she was reading- I was shocked!! It explains in detail several inappropriate and vulgar things, having to do with a boy's sexuality. It is totally unacceptable material for this age group, and I'm shocked that there isn't a warning for parents. This book should be titled "Fifteen" for it is definitely not for anyone younger than that--do not buy this book, which anyway my daughter said was BORING!
not as good as 11 I loved 11, so i thought that 12 would be just as good. It isn't.I thought winnie was kind of whinny. I was really disspointed in this book. The stuff in this book made it a little more mature then a 12 year old. There were a lot of things i did like though, It was funny in sertant parts! I thought that her new friend cinnomen was pretty funny. I think that it was interesting when Gail (The mean girl) went to camp and winnie's ex-best friend wanted to be friends again. And when winnie went to camp. But that was about it. So over all there are so good parts and some bad. So it is ok.
Lauren Myracle does it again! I first picked up 11 at a borders book store. I had noting to read, so I just randomly chose 11, and at the time I was 11, so I thought it would be cool to read a book about my own age. I loved the book 11. Then I saw 12 and picked it up. I finished reading it yesterday. The book was great!
The Terrors and Triumphs of Being Twelve Twelve, like its predecessor Eleven, follows a year in the life of a girl named Winnie. Twelve picks up right where Eleven leaves off and keeps right on going. Each month gets a chapter which either details most of the things that happened that month or highlights a special event. Suddenly, everything seems to be changing: her family, her friends, her life, her body. Winnie's sixth grade year is certainly a memorable one!
The book will definitely appeal to girls in late elementary and early middle school who are going through the same things Winnie is going through. Middle school is a tough time. Readers will wince with Winnie when she gets embarrassed and smile when she conquers her fears. If you liked Eleven, you'll definitely like Twelve.
The Best Book Omg, I love this book! I am 12 too, so this was perfect to read. I read 11, and was hooked! I finished 12 in less than a day, I couldn't get my nose out of it. There better be a 13, because the last sentence made me want to read on and on!
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