12 Again

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Summary: 12 Again
Review: 12 Again is probably one of the best books I've read. It was funny, it had Ye Olde Irish Magic in it, and it seemed so REAL. I couldn't put it down until I finished it. Somebody should make a movie about it. Soon. VERY SOON. I've read all the books in Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Chronicles of Narnia, His Dark Materials, and this is definetly one book that deserves to go into this list.

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Summary: Christina at Richview Middle School
Review: Bernadette McBride was an almost 40-year-old, working mother with three children. Lately, she had been overwhelmed with her responsibilities as a mother and a journalist. While seeking solace at her deceased mother's house, she drinks a mysterious amber-colored elixir, which she toasts to her mother...and her youth. The next morning, the morning of her fortieth birthday, she wakes up twelve again.

Patrick McBride was twelve when his mother vanished. While balancing his own emotions about her disappearance, he tries to keep the family going. At the same time, he repeatedly e-mails his mother, because he knows she has the laptop with her.

However, while the outside world still exists in the present time, it is 1972 in Bernadette's house. She is tossed back into the loving care of her mother, and attends Patrick's school as "Detta", the new girl. Although she is relieved to have her mother back at her side, she misses her family dearly. As Bernadette tries to unravel the mystery of being twelve again, a lot of things become apparent to her, in ways which they never were before.

Twelve Again is a delightful read for teenagers as well as young adults. Although it is essentially a book of mystery, Sue Corbett adds a tinge of humor here and there, making it a fairly light-hearted and enjoyable to read. The story is told from a double perspective - Bernadette's and Patrick's - allowing the readers to fully understand the complete plot, and striking a balance between the "past" and "present" of the story. The emotions of both mother and son are realistically depicted, and through Patrick's eyes, we get a peek at the rest of the family's reactions as well. As the mystery unfolds, we take a look at all its puzzling ingredients: a black rabbit, a hidden key, a full moon on Halloween night, fairy magic and Irish folklore. Although some of these elements remain fuzzy and are never fully explained, the message of the story is clear. Through Bernadette's experience, one can discover the power of regrets, as well as the importance of letting go.

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Summary: An excellent read! I couldn't put it down!
Review: Completely stressed out with her life as a mother, wife, and journalist, Bernadette McBride decides to spend the night at her late mother's house. While drinking some mysterious liquid in the pantry, Bernadette wishes to be young again, and falls asleep. When she awakens, she is horribly shocked. She has been transformed into her 12-year-old self on what should be her 40th birthday. When she hears her mother calling her down for breakfast and she is first overjoyed to see her mother again, but then realizes that while it's 1972 in her house, outside it's modern times. Bernadette decides to enroll in her oldest son's school and tries to figure out how to undo her wish and get back to her husband and three boys. Meanwhile, as weeks go by, her family assumes that she is missing or worse. However, her eldest son, Patrick McBride, is certain that his mother will try to contact him, and he doesn't give up hope. When he finally receives her mysterious and untraceable e-mail sending him off on a dangerous errand, he realizes that the solution to the catastrophe is entirely in his hands, and he must not fail.
I would give this book a ten out of ten. I really, really enjoyed it and I couldn't put it down. Sue Corbett weaved together fantasy and realistic fiction into something new. 12 Again was interesting, entertaining, and enjoyable to read. I learned about several Irish customs and beliefs, but those parts weren't boring, though it might seem that way. I would recommend this book to anyone; it was that excellent!

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Summary: A Most Enjoyable Book!
Review: Corbett weaves modern technology with Irish folklore using language so vivid and emotionally evocative, I found it hard to put down. Her dialogue is so authentic--clearly, she is a mother who is in touch with kids. This is a story that will not only resonate with middle-graders and young adults, but with their moms, as well. If you are looking for an enjoyable read that will leave you emotionally satisfied...I strongly recommend 12 Again.

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Summary: I didn't want to put it down!
Review: I loved this book. It made me want to keep reading it. I can't wait for your next book to come out. I recommend it for all my friends.

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Summary: A lovely book
Review: I loved this book. It was subtle in itas way about what was going on making it a good read. The author has written an amazing first book. Lovely.

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Summary: 12 Again
Review: This was a very interesting book. I read it very quickly and was dissapointed when it was over. I reccommend it to anyone who is looking for something to read.

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Summary: wow!
Review: WOW! This book is definetely on me top 5 favorite books list along with the classics. It was so great I just couldn't put it down. I was hooked! It was truly an excellent book. I recommend it to all ages! Its so exciting, and just keeps you reading and reading. It pulls you into the book right when you read the first chapter, and you could feel yourself watching everything going on between all the characters. Sue Corbett is an excellent author and this book is worth every single penny!