Alice in April

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Summary: My First Alice Book
Review: "Alice in April" was the first Alice book I ever read, and encouraged me to read the rest of the series. This book takes place in the spring of Alice's seventh grade year, and deals with some more serious issues than some of the previous books. There is still a lot of the trademark Alice humor, especially between her and Lester. (You'll love their April Fool's pranks!) In "Alice in April" Alice is reminded (by Aunt Sally, of course) that she'll soon be Woman of the House, and have the responsibilities that go with that position. Alice takes her new role seriously: she has the ducts cleaned, suggests everyone go to the doctor (including herself) and throws a surprise birthday for her dad. This Alice book has some serious issues in it, but plenty of funny moments, too. I would highly reccomend this novel to any Alice fan.

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Summary: WHAT A BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: ALICE IN APRIL IS A BOOK THAT WILL HELP ANY SEVENTH GRADE GIRL WITH HER PROBLEMS. ALICE MOM HAS DIED WHEN SHE WAS FOUR WITH LUKEMIA. HER AUNT SALLY REMINDS HER THAT SHE IS ABOUT TO TURN THIRTEEN AND WILL BECOME WOMAN OF THE HOUSE. ALICE ALWAYS
THOUGHT THAT HER FATHER AND LESTER WILL ALWAYS TAKE CARE OF HER.
ALICE CAN CRY BUT CAN BE A HAPPY AT TIMES. DURING HER LIFE IN THE SEVENTH GRADE SHE DEALS OF MISERY, AND DEATH. ONE OF HER FRIENDS DENISE DIES BECAUSE OF SUICIDE. SHE KILLS HERSELF BY STANDING THERE WHEN THE TRAIN IS COMING. ALICE IS HEARTBROKEN
BUT BECOMES HAPPY AFTER A WHILE.

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Summary: Amanda's Review on: ALICE IN APRIL
Review: Alice in April is a really a good book.Alice is about to turn 13 and her dad and her Aunt Sally say that she going to be Woman of the House.Her mom died when she was little.As woman of the house Alice think that her dad and her brother Lester should go get a Physical.IF you want to know more about the book READ IT. Amanda S.-14

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Summary: WHAT A BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: I simply adore this book. I don't know how many times I've read, yet every time I get to the part where Alice gets a MALE doctor, and she's worried, I laugh so hard I fall on the floor. I read it at my friends house I was laughing so hard she thought I had major problems. To sum it up: funny, heartwarming and a heck of a good book.

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Summary: Alice in April
Review: Naylor's style of writing is much like Judy Blume, in which it draws you in and you ache, laugh and sympthasize with the character. With every "Alice" book, it feels like you get to know a friend. I'm sure every girl can relate to the everyday things she has to go to. Because the Alice series is so realistic, each time a new installment is realeased, you get the feeling that you're just learning new stuff about an old friend.

This insallment of the series is a little less chirpy, like past might have been. Gone are the silly 6th grade "what will I wear?!" chrisis that everyone can probably relate to. Now, it's about becoming woman of the house, and dealing with deeper problems. For example, Alice encounters a loner. She invites her to her dad's party and they start a bond. Well, just a few days later [I haven't read the book in 2+ years so forgive me!], the friend commits suicide, and in comes the feelings of "I could've done this...It's my fault".

A solid book for kids of most ages.

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Summary: Alice in April
Review: Naylor's style of writing is much like Judy Blume, in which it draws you in and you ache, laugh and sympthasize with the character. With every "Alice" book, it feels like you get to know a friend. I'm sure every girl can relate to the everyday things she has to go to. Because the Alice series is so realistic, each time a new installment is realeased, you get the feeling that you're just learning new stuff about an old friend.

This insallment of the series is a little less chirpy, like past might have been. Gone are the silly 6th grade "what will I wear?!" chrisis that everyone can probably relate to. Now, it's about becoming woman of the house, and dealing with deeper problems. For example, Alice encounters a loner. She invites her to her dad's party and they start a bond. Well, just a few days later [I haven't read the book in 2+ years so forgive me!], the friend commits suicide, and in comes the feelings of "I could've done this...It's my fault".

A solid book for kids of most ages.

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Summary: Frances's review for Alice in April
Review: Superb! Wonderful! Gorgeous! Extroidonary! Lovely! All right, guess not! This book provides an even FURTHER look into Alice's life and the characters--oh, the characters!--just pop even more. I feel like I'm standing right next to them! I found the topic of the pelvic exam for Elizabeth wonderful! Not many young adult fiction writers will even touch on those subjects that girls really need to know about. More sex talk and descriptions of a pelvic exam, so beware for tender minds who can not handle that information. These books seem to keep you blushing harder with every installment and that's really what we need in today's young adult fiction! Bravo, Phylis!

Blessed be!!