The Steps

Rating:
Summary: sweet
Review: A quick and easy read, funny, probably most appropriate for readers ages 10-12. A great choice for the young person dealing with blended families (divorce, step-parents and step-siblings, etc.).

Rating:
Summary: Graayate! (Great!)
Review: Hi,
I really enjoyed the book, "The Steps" by: Rachel Cohn. I was real suprised that I enjoyed and liked this book, because I ussually do not like to read these kinds of books, but this one was different and by that I mean SO good, that I finished it in about a day, good. I do not actually know why I liked it sooooo much, but maybe I id because I can sorta relate to Annabel Whoopi Schubert. I guess I relate to her not because I have any steps, because I not, but I do have an (older) half sister. Another thing I can relate to Annabel by is that I have a boyfriend kinda like Ben in the book. Also, I was the Vise president of the student council in seventh-grade, and by hearing that Annabel was the president just makes me want to run for president in eighth-grade. So I think I've given you a pretty graayate (great) reason why I really enjoyed this book.
Sincerly,
Erin Gergen

Rating:
Summary: Graayate! (Great!)
Review: Hi,
I really enjoyed the book, "The Steps" by: Rachel Cohn. I was real suprised that I enjoyed and liked this book, because I ussually do not like to read these kinds of books, but this one was different and by that I mean SO good, that I finished it in about a day, good. I do not actually know why I liked it sooooo much, but maybe I id because I can sorta relate to Annabel Whoopi Schubert. I guess I relate to her not because I have any steps, because I not, but I do have an (older) half sister. Another thing I can relate to Annabel by is that I have a boyfriend kinda like Ben in the book. Also, I was the Vise president of the student council in seventh-grade, and by hearing that Annabel was the president just makes me want to run for president in eighth-grade. So I think I've given you a pretty graayate (great) reason why I really enjoyed this book.
Sincerly,
Erin Gergen

Rating:
Summary: Not as good as Gingerbread, but not bad...
Review: I first fell in love with Rachel Cohn's writing with her book Gingerbread, which focused on teenagers. This story is focused more on the preteen set. Annabel has quite the confusing family, as demostrated by the family "tree" on the cover, which I thought was a nice touch. During Christmas break, her mother decides she should spend some time with her father, who happens to now be married, have two stepchildren and a new baby with his new wife, and oh yeah, lives in Sydney, Australia. I noticed a lot of similaries between this story and Gingerbread, however, I still thought it was an entertaining read. Annabel is a awesome kid, someone you'd want as your younger sister. I only wish the story had been longer and developed some of the characters a little more fully.

Rating:
Summary: AN ARTFUL READING
Review: Pre-teens will readily relate to this story of 12-year-old Annabel's adjustment to her unique family, and they'll respond to an artful reading by Caitlin Greer who successfully switches accents as the tale is told.

Annabel was used to being a doted upon only child even though her parents had never made it to the altar. Then, her Dad found a new family and a new life in Australia. Annabelle's a little uppity and sometimes sassy. More importantly, she's jealous of her Dad's new family. The "Steps" in her case are the legion of relatives she has just acquired.

Now, she's off to spend Christmas with her Dad, hoping that she can persuade him to come back to the U.S. However, she soon realizes how happy he is in Australia. Now what?

With both understanding and humor the author paints a truthful portrait of a young girl coping with the changes in her life.

- Gail Cooke

Rating:
Summary: Awesome book!
Review: THis book was fantastic! I say it's for about grades 6-9. anyone would enjoy this book. Not just kids who have steps but honestly I think even some adults would like this book! Trust me!