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Summary: Beautiful, Poignant Novel
Review: "Camilla" is one of the best novels I've ever read. I'm a fan of Madeleine L'Engle, who never seems to fail in capturing the essence of the teenage girl. This is a beautiful book about young Camilla Dickinson who is faced with problems in her family life. Escaping from the torment of her home, Camilla spends a lot of time with her best friend's brother, Frank. With him she is opened to a whole new world of experiences. It's amazing to see how Camilla transforms from an insecure teenage girl to a strong, intelligent young woman. Ms. L'Engle wrote this story wonderfully, and also advertises a lot of culture in it (Holst's 'Planets', Prokofiev). "Camilla" is a beautiful!
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Summary: Intricate and Intriguing
Review: Camilla Dickinson has never really had to worry about anything in her life. Everything has always been pretty perfect for her. That is, until her parents, whom had always been loving and trusting of each other, begin treating each other like complete strangers, and begin trying to buy her love. Camilla is confused and upset by their sudden change in personality, and feels helpless about what she can do. That is, until she meets Frank, her best friend's older brother. Frank helps Camilla to realize that she is not alone, and that she is an independent young woman, who needs to accept her parents, and their disagreements, for what they are.Being an avid fan of Madeline L'Engle, I just knew that I had to have this book. I couldn't be happier with making that purchase. I was amazed with this book from page 1. Camilla Dickinson is one of my favorite characters ever in a book. L'Engle has created a teenage girl whom everyone can love, and identify with. Someone who is going through something that many teenagers have to deal with everyday. Camilla is an empowering, and intelligent young woman, who will change the lives of every young woman who reads this book. You can't miss CAMILLA. A must-have for everyone. Young or old, male or female. Erika Sorocco
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Summary: Camilla learns about the complexity of life and her parets.
Review: Camilla discovers that her parents are individual people, and not just her mother and father. The problem is that she does not like her parents, especially the way they are acting. Her best friend's brother, Frank, is going through a hard time also, and together they give eachother comfort. Madeleine L'Engle gives you the uter joy and sorrow of life through Camilla. This is a great book, if you are an expierienced reader, I highly suggest this book!
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Summary: A teenage girl's struggle through her first love
Review: Camilla was not one of my favorites to read by Madelene L'Engle and I certainlly don't think it was one of her best. But this novel was a very real story of one teenage girl's life. I really enjoyed reading about the relationships Camilla had with the other characters. When she was mad at Lousia it made you mad at her to. I think that was one of the stronger points of this story
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Summary: Not only for children
Review: I am not a big fan of saying this is a "child's book" because I was not a child when I read this book. It is a timeless and ageless book, one for the entire family. If you haven't read it, you should, no matter how old you are. It has issues that everyone faces, whatever age you are.
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Summary: Camilla
Review: I found this book rather dissapointing. It was depressing and didn't really make me want to keep reading. When I finally got through it, it was an okay book but not up to Madeline L'Engle's standards. The book "And Both Were Young" was much more satisfying.
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Summary: Not as good as some of her others.
Review: I like the basic story of Camilla, but I really do not like her mother. I like Camilla and Frank alot. Luisa is OK, but she is sort of a brat. And why does she have to be an athiest
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Summary: An excellent book!
Review: I loved this book! I really felt that the main characters were real people and I could understand how they were feeling really well. I also thought that the author captured teenagers' feelings very well especially since she is an older author. The romance was also very nice and not sappy with no excessive hugging or kissing.One of my favorite things about the book was that the two main characters had wonderful meaningful conversations about the world and death. They were conversations that really made you think. I have to admit however that the ending was rather disappointing because I got really into the book and then it just kind of ended. The sequel, "A Live Coal Under the Sea," is pretty good too but is actually an adult book that I would suggest for people 13/14 or older. Even though the ending is kind of weak, I suggest that you read "Camilla" by Madeleine L'Engle!
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Summary: Very good book!
Review: I read Camillia and couldn't put it down ,but the end was kind of disapointing. There needed to be a second one. would recommend this book for all ages.
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Summary: Excellent book
Review: I read this book as a child, and again as an adult, and I loved it both times. It is very moving and deals with issues of the heart. I recommend it highly to persons that can appreciate the sensitivity.
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