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This entry in the series about the life of a girl named Alice with strawberry-blonde hair follows the events during Alice's year in the 8th grade. During this year, Alice tries to get answers to her questions about romance and physical intimacy. Readers of the other books would want to know what is happening with Dad, Lester, Pamela, Elizabeth, and the new characters that are introduced. The book can be read on its own, but it may lead to wanting to read more of the Alice books.

Reviewed by Mel B., North County Regional

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Reader's comments about this book

This book is terrific for many girls going through the stage of boyfriends, peer pressure, and many other things.
-Syrena, Charlotte, NC

This book is very intriguing, especially if you read it from when it begins. This book can really connect to girls and boys with boyfriends and girlfriends. This book also explains the difference between friends. Also a regular life at home.
-Phoenix, Charlotte, NC

This is a very interesting book. It helps to understand the ways of friendship and sexuality. I think that a lot of young girls around Alice's age can relate to her feelings and actions.
-Courtney, Norwich, NY

This magnificently wonderful book is the work of the one and only Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. Alice books are so helpful in the life of teens, boy or girl. It deals with peer pressure, friends, romance, and home life, something every teen is going through.
-Nic, Dublin, GA

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